Bridgestone’s Ecopia EP150 is OE fitment on Honda WR-V

Bridgestone says Ecopia is a low-rolling resistance tyre which improves fuel consumption that in turn saves fuel cost by up to 7%.

Autocar Pro News Desk By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar 23 Mar 2017 Views icon8590 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp

Bridgestone India has announced its association for OE fitment of its Ecopia EP150 tyre on the recently launched Honda WR-V. The H-rated Ecopia EP150 has a tyre size of 195/60R16 with a load index of 89.  

According to Katsuyuki Yamamura, director of Consumer Products, Bridgestone India, “We are proud to be associated with Honda’s newly launched premium sports lifestyle vehicle, the WR-V. The WR-V showcases best- in-class fuel efficiency which resonates with our environmental-friendly tyre range – Ecopia. EP150 tyres help in achieving better rolling resistance without compromising wear life, wet handling and durability. Ecopia is a low-rolling resistance tyre which improves fuel consumption that in turn saves  fuel cost by up to 7% and also contributes to the reduction of CO2 emission.”

Bridgestone says the Ecopia EP150’s key features comprise excellent braking performance, improved fuel efficiency; low noise for a quieter, more comfortable ride, superior wear resistance, and exceptional handling in hazardous and wet conditions.

 

 

 

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