The Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Driveguard all-season tire belongs to the so-called "touring" line of models from the Japanese brand, being designed, like other representatives of this line, for use in long-distance travel. The key difference from them is the increased traction properties on wet and snowy surfaces, along with a pronounced ability to slow down on any slippery surface, wear resistance, and fuel efficiency.
To a large extent, the tire's performance on winter surfaces is ensured by the design of its tread pattern. It is distinguished by a V-shaped arrangement and elongated curved edges of the blocks. Due to the reduced width, the number of these elements has been significantly increased, which has led to a significant increase in traction and braking properties on snowy surfaces. They are also enhanced by the presence of lamellas, narrow slots forming additional edges, allowing the tire to grip even icy surfaces. Another feature is the presence of special cavities on the sidewalls. They are designed for snow, which, thanks to them, is better retained in the tread, thereby improving traction on such surfaces. The next difference of the pattern is the "checkered" arrangement of blocks in the central part with overlapping each other. The elements form a continuous longitudinal rib, reducing rolling resistance and wear, improving handling at high speeds. These properties are further improved due to the massiveness and rigidity of the blocks at the edges of the tread.
Key features of the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Driveguard:
- a large number of narrow blocks with elongated curved walls provide excellent traction and stability on snow, while reducing rolling resistance and wear;
- special cavities on the block walls improve traction on snowy surfaces;
- the "checkered" arrangement of tread elements in the central part reduces rolling resistance, improves handling;
- the optimized rubber compound is resistant to abrasive wear and overheating, along with the ability to remain elastic at negative temperatures.
