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2. Formula One tyres - Wikipedia

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   For 2007, Bridgestone again became the sole tyre partner and supplier in Formula One with the withdrawal of Michelin, [14] and introduced four compounds of tyre, two of which are made available at each race. The harder tyre (referred to as the "prime" tyre) is more durable but gives less grip, and the softer tyre (referred to as the "option ...

3. Firestone Tire and Rubber Company - Wikipedia

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   Bridgestone also opened up a $6 million test track adjacent to the Advanced Tire Production Center to support passenger tire testing and development. The test track opened in autumn 2022. Bridgestone has invested more than $125 million in its Akron operations since 2012, when the company opened the Bridgestone Americas Technology Center. [33] [34]

4. Nokian Tyres - Wikipedia

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   Nokian Tyres' three principal activities are the manufacture of passenger car tyres, heavy commercial tyres, and retail tyre sales. [24] As of 2008, Nokian is the most profitable tyre manufacturer in the world, [25] [26] at up to 18% earnings (before taxes and interest) relative to sales, compared to 14% at Bridgestone, 8% at Michelin, and 9.6% at Continental.

5. Wheel sizing - Wikipedia

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   Example of tire sizing on an all-terrain vehicle. Modern road tires have several measurements associated with their size as specified by tire codes like 225/70R14. The first number in the code (e.g., "225") represents the nominal tire width in millimeters. This is followed by the aspect ratio (e.g.,"70"), which is the height of the sidewall ...

6. Bicycle tire - Wikipedia

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   Modern examples of airless tires for bicycles include BriTek's Energy Return Wheel, [21] an airless bicycle tire from Bridgestone, [22] the tire pictured to the right on a Mobike, and solid tires discussed below. Although modern airless tires are better than early ones, most give a rough ride and may damage the wheel or bicycle.

7. 1992 United States presidential election - Wikipedia

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   Following the successful performance by U.S. and coalition forces in the Persian Gulf War, President George H. W. Bush's approval ratings were 89%. His re-election was considered very likely; several high-profile candidates, such as Mario Cuomo and Jesse Jackson refused to seek the Democratic nomination.