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7/1/25, 10:25 AM Bridgestone Develops Custom Race Tyres For Volkswagen Golf GTI's 50th Anniversary Edition
Earlier in 2025, the Golf GTI Edition 50I completed a lap of the 20.82-kilometre Nordschleife in just 07:46:13.1 The
record-breaking car was exclusively equipped with custom Bridgestone Potenza Race fitment, delivering consistent
ultra-high grip across the full lap, and the precision and control needed to make history on the demanding
Nürburgring circuit.

“Our bespoke Potenza Race tyres were engineered to extract every ounce of performance from the Golf GTI Edition
50,” said Radoslaw Bolkowski, Vice President OE Sales at Bridgestone EMEA. “Seeing them help deliver a record-
breaking Nürburgring lap is a brilliant moment for our team and a testament to what’s possible when two
performance-driven brands collaborate closely. We're very proud to help Volkswagen make history once again.”
The vehicle’s bespoke 19-inch Bridgestone Potenza Race (235/35 R19 91Y) feature a special Volkswagen sidewall
marking – highlighting the tyre’s exclusive development for this model.

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