Turanza T001: Bridgestone’s new touring tyre

Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the Turanza T001  is the new high performance touring tyre launched by Bridgestone. The Turanza T001 targets a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to large saloons. It will gradually replace the Turanza ER300, a tyre that is widely appreciated for its safety and environmental performance.

The Turanza T001 uses the latest technological advances developed by Bridgestone: A high-silica compound, NanoPro-Tech technology, and multi-rib design. The tyre has been specially optimised to meet the future European tyre label criteria.

Development objectives

• Improve safety and control, particularly in wet conditions
• Reduce the rolling resistance (fuel consumption, CO2 emissions).
• Higher total mileage.
• Enhanced driving comfort (handling, noise).

A real challenge
Given that wet safety and rolling resistance are conflicting performance requirements, Bridgestone has found a balanced solution by developing a new compound and by reworking all areas of the tyre (tread design, shoulders, carcass…).

Performance

The tests were conducted using 205/55 R16 91V tyres fitted to a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. Here are some of the main findings compared to its predecessor.

• Safety. On wet roads, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 delivers a 1 metre shorter braking distance (on average when braking from 50 mph to a standstill).  
• Rolling resistance. The rolling resistance is improved by 19 % thus reducing fuel consumption by 2.3%
• Comfort. Rolling noise has been reduced by 1dB, i.e. noise nuisance reduced by 20%.
• Longevity. The Turanza T001 offers a 15% longer tyre life.

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Read more:

• Bridgestone Turanza T001: Technology
• Bridgestone Turanza T001: Dimensions

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