What is the difference between Bridgestone 400 and 422?
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Bridgestone 400 and 422 differ in tread patterns and applications, with one being a quiet and comfortable tire and the other a high-grip performance tire. Here is some information about Bridgestone: 1. Origin: Bridgestone was founded in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, by Shojiro Ishibashi (1889-1976). Ishibashi believed that using an English name would facilitate the company's product exports, so he translated his surname 'Ishibashi' into 'STONEBRIDGE'. However, due to its awkward pronunciation, it was decided to reverse the name to 'BRIDGE-STONE', hence the name Bridgestone. Previously, the tires produced by the company were also referred to as 'Ishibashi Tires'. 2. Development: Bridgestone has grown into an international multinational corporation, operating 47 tire plants and 65 chemical and other product plants in 24 countries and regions. It also has three technical development centers in Tokyo (Japan), Akron (USA), and Rome (Italy). As the world's largest rubber manufacturing company, Bridgestone holds a 19.1% global market share in tires. 80% of the company's products are tires, but it also manufactures industrial rubber and chemical products, sports equipment, and other diversified products. By the end of 2001, the group employed over 100,000 people.