Bridgestone Turanza EL450 RFT 245/45R19 102V XL a/s All Season Tire

Bridgestone Turanza EL450 RFT

OVERVIEW

The Bridgestone Turanza EL450 RFT (*) is a touring, all season tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model has some high performance sizes available. This specific tire is marked with (*) as it is the original equipment of BMW vehicles.

The tire promotes great all season traction. The all season compound and the detailed tread elements significantly upgrade the dry, wet, and winter weather grip on the road surface. The durable compound keeps the rubber’s flexibility in summer and winter conditions by utilizing stronger rubber materials. The siping and notch placement generate extra biting edges, upgrading the grip on the road surface. The four circumferential grooves help to disperse water and slush from the footprint, resisting hydroplaning in the process.

High speed controllability is ensured with the ideal tread design. The asymmetric ribbed tread design enhances the steering responsiveness and driving stability. As a result, the tire ensures road contact at all times, which boosts steering response time and accuracy to the driver’s commands, while the structure is protected against the driving pressure that affects the tire. The shoulder block placement upgrades the cornering ability with the use of extra biting edges, while the sipe and notch pattern reduces the overall braking distance. The combination of these elements greatly improves the driving safety levels.

This is a run flat model. It utilizes its reinforced internal structure to ensure its limited, temporary performance after air pressure loss. Once air pressure leaves the tire, it can still be driven on for 50 miles up to 50 mph. This prevents the tire from being stranded on the side of the road due to damage. Instead, the tire can be driven to a nearby location, where the damaged tire can be changed or fixed. Run flat tires should never be mounted on the same vehicle mixed with regular tires, as their internal structure makes them heavier.

The tread design and the durable compound manage to provide better high speed durability. The ribbed pattern of the asymmetric tread design and the durable, heat-resistant compound elements ease the pressure off the tire. They effectively avoid heat build-up during the performance. On the other hand, the stronger structure maintains the ideal tire shape under the high speed pressure. As the tire does not deform, it is able to securely perform at its best high speed ability.

The Turanza EL450 RFT (*) promotes high driving comfort levels. The tread design and the variable pitch placement along the footprint enable the tire to greatly decrease the road noise levels. The tread pattern negates the sound waves generated while the tires are in motion, lowering the road noise heard by the passengers. As road disturbances do not reach the vehicle’s cabin, the tire guarantees a quiet driving experience.

Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.

More details

Tire season

Summer

Manufacturer

Bridgestone

Tire width

245

Tire load range

Extra Load

Tire load index

102

Vehicle fitment type

Universal

Warranty distance

0 miles

Is run flat

Y

Overall diameter

28

Tire speed rating

V

Vehicle type

Sport Utility Vehicle

Tire size

245/45R19

Construction type

Radial

Electric vehicle tire

N

Wheel diameter

19 in

Flotation tire

N

Maximum vehicle rim width

9.00

Mud & snow rated

N

Uniform tire quality grade (utqg)

400 A A

Features

Wet or Dry, Low Maintenance, Extra Strength, All-Weather

Minimum vehicle rim width

7.50

Total count

1

Vehicle class designator

P

Tire location

All-Position Tire

Tire sidewall style

BL

Tire terrain

Highway Terrain

Tire diameter

19 in

Compatible cars

BMW

Tire type

Passenger Car Tires

Model

004699

Tread depth

10/32

Maximum inflation pressure

50

Tire aspect ratio

45

Tire treadwear rating

400