Most customers rate wet traction highly, with many 9s and 10s for confident grip in rain. Scores between 7-8 indicate reliable performance, though a few lower ratings suggest occasional variability. Hydroplaning resistance also earns strong 8-10 scores, reinforcing its wet-weather capability as a Grand Touring All-Season tire.
March 19, 2026
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...No slip in the rain...
Amazing tires. Super smooth. No slip in the rain. Very quiet on the highway as well.
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4MOTION
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: POTOMAC, MD
Driving Style: Easy Going
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October 02, 2025
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Great advice to buy these tires--in particular the wet traction is amazing!!...
Great advice to buy these tires--in particular the wet traction is amazing!!
Vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 4MOTION
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FAIRPORT, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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November 28, 2023
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...Where these tires shined was the grip: they never slipped or skidded in rainy conditions, and I could even punch it when driving through the great deluge of 2022/23 with no problems...
These were my OEM tires, and they're finally giving up the ghost after over 55k miles of service. These tires were great middle of the road Grand Touring tires: handling, road noise, fuel economy, and tread life were all good. Where these tires shined was the grip: they never slipped or skidded in rainy conditions, and I could even punch it when driving through the great deluge of 2022/23 with no problems. Their grip was also very good when driving on winding roads and never complained or slipped when taking a gentle curve.
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Camry V6 XSE
Miles Driven on Tires: 55,900
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Most customers rate dry traction highly with scores 8-10, praising responsive handling. While a few lower scores exist, the Turanza EL440 delivers reliable dry performance in its Grand Touring All-Season category.
August 21, 2024
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...I live in Florida so I typically drive in dry conditions... I just hit 59,000 miles and the tread is about 3/32 and they still handle well in dry and wet weather...
These tires came stock on my 21 Mazda CX-30 Turbo. Overall, it’s not a bad stock tire. I live in Florida so I typically drive in dry conditions with torrential downpours in the summer. My car has not once hydroplaned with these tires and traction control did not need to activate. I just hit 59,000 miles and the tread is about 3/32 and they still handle well in dry and wet weather. They just started to squeal when punching the gas from a standstill. I rotated the tires about every 7,500 miles and all 4 tires have worn evenly. I have not balanced them or have done an alignment on my car either. They definitely aren’t the quietest tire out there but to be expected out of a stock tire. These have done very well and I just purchased a close out deal for just over $400 for the whole set, which is a steal for these. I’m not sure why these get so much hate, but for my vehicle, they do good all around.
Vehicle: 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 59,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: VENICE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers praise the Turanza EL440's comfort, with most scoring 9s and 10s for smooth ride and low noise. While a few ratings indicate isolated concerns, the majority highlight excellent refinement for Grand Touring All-Season driving.
March 19, 2026
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Amazing tires. Super smooth...
Amazing tires. Super smooth. No slip in the rain. Very quiet on the highway as well.
Vehicle: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4MOTION
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: POTOMAC, MD
Driving Style: Easy Going
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February 02, 2025
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Comfortable and quiet
Vehicle: 2017 Mazda Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CLAREMONT, CA
Driving Style: Average
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June 13, 2024
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...They are a bit loud on the highway, and the comfort is much stiffer so you feel more of the road (whether that is good for you or not is up to you)
Great tire if you want something to support a little bit more “spirited” driving. If these fit on your car, they are a great all around choice. They are a bit loud on the highway, and the comfort is much stiffer so you feel more of the road (whether that is good for you or not is up to you)
Vehicle: 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LOS ANGELES, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Winter traction for the Bridgestone Turanza EL440 shows concerning scores, with many customers reporting unacceptable performance (scores 0-5). Common complaints include slippery ice traction, getting stuck in snow, and lack of winter handling. While some rate it 7-8, most feedback highlights sketchy traction in winter conditions.
November 09, 2025
These tires are TERRIBLE in snow! Seriously, even with AWD I had a hard time getting anywhere on mostly flat, Ohio roads.
These tires are decent in dry conditions on the curvy, 2-lane roads I mostly drive, and handle well on the highway. I ran them on a high performance driving class at Mid Ohio and they handled predictably well, obviously not track tires.
They're "okay" in the rain, when they lost traction on curves it was smooth and predictable (with an AWD car) and recovered easily by modulating the throttle.
These tires are TERRIBLE in snow! Seriously, even with AWD I had a hard time getting anywhere on mostly flat, Ohio roads.
Vehicle: 2023 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 17,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ENON, OH
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 28, 2025
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...Dont even get me started on snow traction...there is none. Just buy something else unless you never see snow.
This tire is as expensive or more expensive than its competition. Yet its performance is far below par. This was the OEM tire from mazda, and is a big miss. In the dry the tire is great. Lots of grip, comfortable, and quiet. And lasting 52k+ miles with my driving style is good enough for me. But this tire has zero wet traction, which is fun when you want to drift around a little, but worrying when you want to feel safe. Dont even get me started on snow traction...there is none. Just buy something else unless you never see snow.
Vehicle: 2023 Mazda CX-30 AWD 215/55-18
Miles Driven on Tires: 52,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: JOHNSTOWN, OH
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 21, 2024
...Less than a half inch of snow and the get no traction at all...
Dry roads these tires are simply ok. Wet they are less desirable. Winter driving, they are the absolute worst tires I have ever had on a vehicle. They would be more effective as a tarp weight. Less than a half inch of snow and the get no traction at all. If Bridgestone was smart, they would completely redesign or eliminate this tire in any location that does get snow. I cannot say enough negativity about this tire selection. If Toyota is listening, scrap this tire from your line up. All vehicles should completely avoid this tire all together. The absolute worst I have ever had,
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Camry 4cyl 235/45-18
Miles Driven on Tires: 18,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: PARMA, ID
Driving Style: Average
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Treadwear receives mixed scores (0-4 and 7-10), but numerous reports of rapid wear and early replacement. Disappointed customers note premature tread loss, raising concerns for a Grand Touring tire's expected durability.
January 02, 2026
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...Although the tires did seem to wear sooner than they did.
I was happy with my purchase. Although the tires did seem to wear sooner than they did.
Vehicle: 2013 Buick Verano
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SUITLAND, MD
Driving Style: Average
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