Bridgestone increases prices 8%

Overdrive Staff
Nov 1, 2010

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations said it is increasing medium truck and off-road tire price by 8 percent beginning Nov. 1.

The company attributed the price increase to higher energy, transportation and raw materials costs.

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