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7/1/25, 10:27 AM Bridgestone Develops Custom Potenza Race Tyres For Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50
Bridgestone Develops Custom

Potenza Race Tyres For

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50

By TT News June 30, 2025

Japanese tyre major Bridgestone has developed custom Potenza Race tyres for
Volkswagen’s new Golf GTI Edition 50, the Golf GTI’s exclusive 50th anniversary model.

The company stated that the tyres are specifically engineered to meet the high-

performance capabilities of the fastest and most powerful production GTI to date.

The tyres featuring optimised cavity profile for maximum dry performance, tread
pattern designed to perform even in wet conditions have been designed and developed
in Europe. It features high-strength and lightweight carcass to reduce rolling resistance.

Bridgestone stated that its bespoke Potenza Race tyres were instrumental in the
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50's record-setting performance at the recent 24-hour
race at Germany's iconic Nurburgring. The special edition GTI achieved the fastest-ever

lap time by a Volkswagen production model, a feat attributed in part to the specially
engineered tyres.

The Japanese company is the exclusive tyre supplier for the optional GTI-performance

package on the Golf GTI Edition 50. The vehicle comes equipped with 19-inch
Bridgestone Potenza Race (235/35 R19 91Y) tyres, distinguished by a unique
Volkswagen sidewall marking that underscores their exclusive development for this
high-performance model.

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