Bridgestone Turanza EL450. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All season traction; Enhanced controllability; High speed performance; Quiet driving experience; . OVERVIEW: The Bridgestone Turanza EL450 is a performance and high performance, all season tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs.The ideal tread design and the all season compound enhance the tire's performance throughout the year. In this manner, the ideal tread design maintains continuous contact with the driving surface, while the all season compound keeps the rubber flexible in changing temperatures. These elements ensure the tire's perfect performance in dry, wet, and winter weather. At the same time, the optimized grooves effectively eliminate water and slush from the footprint and resist hydroplaning.The ribbed tread design maintains constant road contact for better steering responsiveness and driving stability. The tire's steering response time is faster and more precise to the driver's commands. The structure is also secured against the driving pressure affecting it. The wide shoulder blocks upgrade the tire's cornering, while the siping details shorten the braking distance by creating friction. These elements ensure the tire's overall controllability and maneuvering, while the driver has full control over the vehicle.The model offers a high speed performance. The reinforced internal structure maintains the ideal tire shape under driving pressure. On the other hand, the special silica compound prevents heat accumulation along the tread area during the performance. This combination upgrades the tire's driving durability, ensuring a safe drive even at high speeds.The Bridgestone Turanza EL450 promotes a quiet and comfortable performance. The ribbed tread design and the special silica compound reduce road and tread noise heard in the vehicle's cabin. The tire's footprint channels airwaves away, preventing them from coming into contact with the tread elements and generating noise. This decreased noise ensures the passengers' quiet and enjoyable driving experience.This specific tire is marked with OE as it is the original equipment tire of select vehicles.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.