NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2011)—Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations said it will increase prices by up to 8 percent for passenger and light truck consumer replacement and original equipment tires in the U.S. and Canada.
The hike will go into effect Nov. 1 for Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand passenger and light truck tires.
The company cited rising raw materials and energy costs as the reason for the increase.