Bridgestone Turanza EL470. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; High speed stability; Precise steering responsiveness; Shorter braking distance; Longer lasting tread life; Reduced road noise; . OVERVIEW: The Bridgestone Turanza EL470 is a touring all season tire manufactured for passenger vehicles.This all season tire has exceptional all weather traction thanks to its specially designed tread pattern and tire compound. It grips the road well in all weather conditions, including in winter weather, as the tire does not lose its traction in colder weather. The tread pattern, with the circumferential grooves, eliminates water from beneath the tire's footprint and offer a better resistance to hydroplaning in rainy weather. The tire is safer to use all year thanks to this.The tire's rounder design and shape help maintain better high speed stability on the road and an enhanced overall balance. The tire maintains its shape under the driving pressure, which increases the high speed performing ability and safety. As the tire's stability and balance are first-rate, the driver is able to bring out the full on-road capability of the tire.The tire's performing ability is further improved with the steering responsiveness and the increased braking ability of the tire. The maximized road contact area and the special tread pattern of the tire boost the steering responsiveness. The steering is quick and accurate and the tire responds well to the driver's commands, making handling effortless. The superb traction of the tire shortens the braking distance in all weather conditions, offering a safer year-round driving experience.The special all season tire compound used in the manufactured of this model has more strength and is resistant to tread wear. The forces of acceleration, cornering and braking are equally spread out across the tread area, preventing irregular wear on the tire. As the wear rate is slowed down and the tread is forced to wear out evenly, it extends the tread's life.The Turanza EL470 offers a quiet and comfortable driving experience. As all good touring tires this model lowers the road noise heard in the cabin of the vehicle by channeling the soundwaves through the footprint of the model. The road vibrations are also lowered as the tire's maximized road contact area follows the road and absorbs the vibrations. 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.