Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40R18
Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40R18 88W Standard Touring All-Season Tire 132677
💡 Is the Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40R18 a Good Tire?
The Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40R18 is an all-season touring tire designed for sports sedans and performance coupes. It offers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction through its optimized tread compound and circumferential grooves. Ride comfort is moderate with acceptable noise levels, though the low-profile sidewall transmits more road feel. Tread life is average for its category without an extended mileage warranty. Rated Fair by TireRack based on 780 consumer surveys, it serves as a reliable OE replacement but falls short of category leaders in overall performance and longevity. Currently priced from $324.02, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40R18 is an all-season tire, designed for drivers of sporty coupes, sedans and vans who prioritize luxury appearance and responsive handling in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on year-round traction capabilities, including light snow performance, while incorporating advanced manufacturing technologies.
This tire features Bridgestone's UNI-T technology, which includes a Computer Optimized Component System for balanced performance, O-Bead construction for improved ride quality, and Long Link Carbon compound to resist microscopic tread tearing. The tire was developed to meet both original equipment and replacement needs for touring applications. Driver feedback indicates acceptable wet weather performance at 6.4, though dry handling rates lower at 3.2, with comfort scoring 4.4 based on 780 evaluations.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for sedan and coupe owners used primarily for daily driving and touring in mixed weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 225/40R18 🛣️ Touring all-season | $324.02 | ⭐ Fair (780 reviews) | Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $106.97 | ⭐ N/A (39 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Max performance summer | $158.95 | ⭐ N/A (13 reviews) | Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tires | ☀️ Summer |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $160.16 | ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $168 | ⭐ Excellent (106 reviews) | Daily commuting in four-season climates | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Well-suited for daily drivers seeking a reliable OE replacement that handles mixed weather conditions including light snow. Premium pricing may not justify the Fair performance ratings compared to other standard touring options."
