TOKYO—-Bridgestone Corp. will build a proving ground in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, at a cost of about $25 million over the next two years. It will be Bridgestone's 11th tire test track worldwide.
Bridgestone has acquired a 900-acre site for the facility. It will feature a 0.56-mile straight track for high-speed performance tests and a curved track for handling and stability tests.