Torqueing Heads (Ep2): Bridgestone

By Michael Mann

BikeSocial Managing Editor

Posted:

16.05.2025

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Welcome to the latest Torqueing Heads episode - BikeSocial's rejuvenated motorcycle chat show and podcast!

During the COVID-19 lockdown, we brought you Zoom-based interviews under the Torqueing Heads name. Now, we're back with a fresh twist, so join us as we dive into the world of UK motorcycling, chatting with the industry's top influencers (in the more traditional meaning of the word) and decision-makers. Get ready to meet the people who shape the future of motorcycling and discover their stories and businesses like never before.

In the hot seat this week alongside BikeSocial Publisher, Steve Rose and Managing Editor, Michael Mann is Bridgestone's Senior Product Manager, Gary Hartshorne

Now in his 34th year in the industry and 23rd at Bridgestone, Gary talks about the following:

His riding history and how he began working in the motorcycling industry
The transition from Pirelli to Bridgestone
How tyre technology has developmed during his career
What's motorcycling going to look like in 30 years?
Bike development vs tyre development
Chemicals in a tyre
Biggest development in tyres
Tyre brand personalities
Dispelling tyre myths
Drum testing
Replacing tyres: age vs mileage
Tyre tips when not riding
OE tyres vs over the counter
Working with bike manufacturers
Most popular Bridgestone tyre
Bike popularity affecting tyre popularity

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