All Stores >  Call 131 229 or Find My Store > Change Location
All StoresFind Stores
131 229
BRIDGESTONE
  • 131 229
  • Tyres
    Find Tyres
    Our Range
    • Bridgestone
    • Firestone
    • Other Brands
    Car
    • Ecopia
    • Potenza
    • Turanza
    • Firestone
    • Supercat
    • Dayton
    Motorsport
    Motorcycle
    4X4 & SUV
    • Dueler
    • Alenza
    • Ecopia
    • Firestone
    • Supercat
    • Dayton
    Light Truck
    Tyre Maintenance
    • How to Check Car Tyre Pressure
    • How to Tell the Age of a Tyre
    • Tyre Tread Check
    Commercial
    • Total Tyre Management
    • Truck & Bus
    • Bandag
    • Agricultural
    • Earthmover
    Learn About Tyres
    • Why Bridgestone
    • Run Flat Tyres
    • Fuel Saving Tyres
    • Tyre Care
    • FAQ
    Find Tyres

    By Vehicle

    By Size

    Our Range
    • Bridgestone
    • Firestone
    • Other Brands
    Bridgestone and Firestone
    Bridgestone and Firestone
    Car
    • Ecopia
    • Potenza
    • Turanza
    • Firestone
    • Supercat
    • Dayton
    Motorsport
    Motorcycle
    4X4 & SUV
    • Dueler
    • Alenza
    • Ecopia
    • Firestone
    • Supercat
    • Dayton
    Light Truck
    Tyre Maintenance
    • How to Check Car Tyre Pressure
    • How to Tell the Age of a Tyre
    • Tyre Tread Check
    Commercial
    • Total Tyre Management
    • Truck & Bus
    • Bandag
    • Agricultural
    • Earthmover
    Learn About Tyres
    • Why Bridgestone
    • Run Flat Tyres
    • Fuel Saving Tyres
    • Tyre Care
    • FAQ
  • Services
    Auto Service
    Log book Servicing
    Brakes
    Mechanical Repairs
    Safety Checks
    Packaged Price Servicing
    Suspension
    Wheel Alignment
    Wheels
    Fleet Services
    • Passenger & Light Truck
    • Commercial
    • Fleet Tyre Services
    • BFleet
    Auto Service

    Look for the green spanner at your local authorised bridgestone Select Auto Service store.

    Auto Service

    Get Quote
    Log book Servicing

    We can complete your scheduled log book service.

    Brakes

    We won’t stop until we’re sure your brakes will stop you.

    Mechanical Repairs

    We'll take care of all your vehicle servicing.

    Safety Checks

    Safety is paramount to everything we do.

    Packaged Price Servicing

    With our packaged price servicing, we have all your needs covered.

    Suspension

    It's important to keep your suspension system maintained.

    Wheel Alignment

    Prolong the life of your tyre investment.

    Wheels

    Looking for wheels & rims?
    We've got you covered.

    Fleet Services

    Providing total tyre supply and service for commercial fleet operators of passenger, light truck, truck and bus fleets.

    • Passenger & Light Truck
    • Commercial
    • Fleet Tyre Services
    • BFleet
  • Stores
    Find My Store
    Nearest Stores
    Bridgestone Network
    Ironman 4x4 Stockists
    Customer Reviews
    Giving Back
    Franchise Opportunities
    • Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • FAQ
    • Enquiry
    Find My Store

    Choose from the nearest stores or search by Suburb or Postcode to find a Bridgestone store.

    Get Quote
    Nearest Stores
     
    Bridgestone Network

    With over 300 stores across Australia in Bridgestone’s retail network there’s sure to be a Bridgestone store near you.

    Ironman 4x4 Stockists

    Find your nearest Bridgestone dealer stocking Ironman 4x4 products.

    Customer Reviews

    Check out what our customers are saying about their Bridgestone experiences.

    Giving Back

    Our stores are as much a part of the community as the customers they serve.

    Franchise Opportunities

    When you're weighing up the options of purchasing a franchise, one very important consideration is the power of the brand you're buying into.

    • Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • FAQ
    • Enquiry
  • Offers
    Current Offer
    Bridgestone benefits
    • Wear Life Guarantee
    • Safe Drive
    Interest Free
    Zip
    Current Offer

    Get the 4th tyre FREE or $100 cash back on selected car, SUV or 4X4 tyres*

    Offer ends 31 December while stocks last. *Conditions apply.

    View Offer
    4th tyre free
    Bridgestone benefits

    Helps you to get the most from your investment. Our expert maintenance and care will maximise the life of your next tyres.

    • Wear Life Guarantee
    • Safe Drive
    Interest Free

    It's never been easier to shop with 0% Interest Payment Plans.

    Zip

    Own it now, pay later.

  • Corporate
    Contact Us
    • Submit Feedback
    • Other Enquiries
    About Bridgestone
    Australia's Most Trusted Tyre
    Our Way to Serve
    • Leukaemia Foundation
    • Sustainability
    • Tyre Stewardship Australia
    • Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
    • Worldwide Olympic Partner
    • Road Safety Education
    Products & Support
    Blog
    Videos
    Contact Us
    • Submit Feedback
    • Other Enquiries

    Connect to your nearest store 

    131 229 131 229

    About Bridgestone

    Our mission, values and commitment to sustainability and innovation define who we are and drive us to be the global leader in technology.

    Australia's Most Trusted Tyre

    We've done it again, six years in a row for Bridgestone.

    Our Way to Serve
    • Leukaemia Foundation
    • Sustainability
    • Tyre Stewardship Australia
    • Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
    • Worldwide Olympic Partner
    • Road Safety Education
    Products & Support

    The market leading tyre company recognised around the world for its products and services.

    Blog
    Videos
  • Loading
131 229
Find Tyres
Find Stores
BlogPostDetails
  Latest News

Wheels’ Car of the Year runs on Bridgestone ologic

Wheels’ Car of the Year runs on Bridgestone ologic Wheels’ Car of the Year runs on Bridgestone ologic
  • Car of the Year runs on ologic tyre developed specifically for the BMW i3 

  • Ecopia EP500 delivers ultra low-rolling resistance through ologic technology 

  • Larger diameter and narrow tread pattern provides outstanding wet and dry grip

The BMW i3 electric vehicle has won Australia’s most prestigious motoring award –Wheels magazine’s Car of the Year.

Of course, a revolutionary car needs a revolutionary tyre, which is why the newly crowned Car of the Year runs Bridgestone’s ground-breaking ologic ultra low-rolling resistance technology.

Specifically designed for the new BMW i vehicles, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP500 is the first tyre to feature ologic technology: a tyre with a large diameter and narrow tread pattern. 

The result is a tyre that delivers significant improvements in aerodynamics and rolling resistance, while still offering outstanding grip in wet weather conditions.

Bridgestone Australia Managing Director Andrew Moffatt said the Company is thrilled to be associated with such an innovative vehicle.

“On behalf of everyone at Bridgestone Australia I would like to congratulate BMW on winning Wheels’ Car of the Year award for its fantastic i3 vehicle,” Mr Moffatt said.

“We first saw evidence of the capabilities of our ologic technology in the 2013 Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge between Darwin and Adelaide, where a number of the competitors relied on Ecopia tyres to gain an advantage.”

“It’s great to see that technology transition to the passenger car market through this exclusive arrangement with BMW.”

 

Ground-breaking technology

The Bridgestone Ecopia EP500 achieves its ultra low-rolling resistance through two key areas:

1. The reduction of rolling resistance achieved by minimising tread deformation with a larger diameter combining the effects of curvature and belt tension:

2. The reduction of aerodynamic resistance, achieved by making the tread pattern narrower, thus reducing the frontal surface area: 

Graph showing the results of a coast down test in which a standard tyre with a large diameter and wide tread was tested against the Bridgestone Ecopia EP500’s large diameter and narrow tread. Combining a large diameter with a narrow tread pattern has several advantages. 

While the tread on smaller diameter tyres is typically inclined to excessive movement or deformation during driving, the larger diameter and higher belt tension significantly reduce tyre deformation and therefore conserve energy that is otherwise lost through internal friction - which helps to reduce rolling resistance.

By the same token, the narrow tread concept improves aerodynamics.

The most spectacular achievement is that these improvements do not involve a trade-off in terms of safety. The tyre’s long contact patch (relative to its narrow width), revolutionary tread design and compound still ensure outstanding grip in both wet and dry conditions.

 

A winner in its own right

Bridgestone’s ologic technology has already seen the company pick up two major awards:

  • The Tyre Technology of the Year Award, presented at the 2014 Tyre Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellent in Geneva; and

  • The BMW Supplier Innovation Award 2014 in the Efficient Dynamics category of BMW’s prestigious annual awards.

The new Bridgestone Ecopia EP500 is the latest product of a longstanding partnership with BMW both on and off the racing track. Over the past 17 years, that partnership has included a long list of OE fitments, joint technological developments (such as Run-Flat Technology tyres), exclusive collaboration on BMW’s Driving Experience and now as an exclusive development partner for the BMW i3. 

Bridgestone tyres featuring ologic technology will be available in Australia in the following sizes:

155/70R19 84Q EP500 OLG (BMW i3 front)
175/60R19 86Q EP500 OLG (BMW i3 rear).

Ecopia
Tuesday 10 February 2015
  Previous Post
Next Post  
You may also be interested in
Bridgestone-branded BMWi3 spreads fuel-saving message
August 2015
New BMW i3 Runs on Bridgestone ologic
December 2014
Top Reads
Topics
4WDing Aaron Schubert Alenza Aussie Muscle Car Run Awards & Accolades Bandag Bridgestone Select Dueler Ecopia Firestone Fuel Saving Graham Cahill Highway Guardian Leukaemia Foundation Light The Night MasterClass Most Trusted Motorcycle My Build Olympics Potenza Run Flat Safe Drive Safety Supercat Tomorrow Matters Truck Turanza Tyre Technician Championship World Solar Challenge
Posted
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Call for your nearest Bridgestone store, or connect direct by calling 131 229

Refine Search
Top Site Map
Find Tyres
  • By Vehicle
  • By Size
Our Range
  • Car Tyres
  • 4x4 & SUV Tyres
  • Light Truck Tyres
  • Truck & Bus Tyres
  • Commercial Tyres
Current Offer Auto Services Why Bridgestone Bridgestone benefits
Find My Store Get a Quote Ironman 4x4 Stockists Customer Reviews
Nearest Stores
  • Adelaide Tyres
  • Alice Springs Tyres
  • Brisbane Tyres
  • Bundaberg Tyres
  • Canberra Tyres
  • Cairns Tyres
  • Darwin Tyres
  • Gold Coast Tyres
  • Melbourne Tyres
  • Perth Tyres
  • Newcastle Tyres
  • Northern Beaches Tyres
  • Sunshine Coast Tyres
  • Sutherland Tyres
  • Sydney Tyres
  • Toowoomba Tyres
  • Townsville Tyres
  • Welshpool Tyres
Now Open
  • Berserker
  • Rutherford
Contact Us Blog FAQ
Terms of Use | Terms of Sale | Purchasing Terms
| Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
© 2019 Bridgestone Australia Ltd. All rights reserved.