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How Bridgestone Tires Got Its Name From A Japanese Founder's Surname Flip

To many enthusiasts' ears, Bridgestone sounds as American as Goodyear or apple pie, but this tire brand's name is actually 100% Japanese.

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JalopnikLean L·7h ago
How Bridgestone Tires Got Its Name From A Japanese Founder's Surname Flip
To many enthusiasts' ears, Bridgestone sounds as American as Goodyear or apple pie, but this tire brand's name is actually 100% Japanese.
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