Bridgestone 245/40 R19 98Y RunFlat Turanza T005 2024

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 245/40 R19 98Y XL RFT is a premium summer touring tyre designed to combine confident wet and dry-road performance with comfortable road manners and run-flat capability. This specification features XL reinforced construction and a 98Y service description, with the RFT version designed to provide temporary mobility after a loss of tyre pressure.

About Bridgestone 245\40 R19 98Y Turanza T005 2024

Tyre Size and Fitment

The 245/40 R19 specification has a 245 mm section width, 40-series profile and 19-inch rim diameter. Bridgestone lists the exact 245/40R19 98Y XL RFT specification in its Turanza T005 RFT range. The version is also listed with BMW Star RSC run-flat identification in specialist fitment data. 

Load and Speed Rating

The 98 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 750 kg per tyre, while the Y speed rating permits speeds up to 300 km/h under the applicable conditions. The XL construction provides the reinforced load capability associated with this specification.

Wet-Road Performance

The Turanza T005 uses a high-silica compound and Bridgestone's NanoPro-Tech technology to support wet-road grip and braking performance. Bridgestone lists an A wet-grip label for the exact 245/40R19 98Y XL RFT specification. 

Dry and Wet Grip

The T005 is engineered to maintain controlled handling in both dry and wet conditions. Its tread and compound combination is intended to provide confident cornering and braking while retaining the balanced driving characteristics expected from a premium touring tyre.

Run-Flat Technology

This is the RFT Run Flat Technology version of the Turanza T005. Run-flat construction allows temporary continued mobility after a significant loss of air pressure, subject to the vehicle manufacturer's requirements, tyre condition, speed and distance limitations. Specialist specifications identify this exact 245/40R19 version as a BMW Star RSC run-flat tyre. 

Summer Use

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is positioned as a summer grand-touring tyre. It is intended for warm-weather road use and is not a dedicated winter tyre.

Comfort and Noise

The Turanza T005 is developed around a quiet and comfortable touring character while maintaining responsive road behaviour. Bridgestone's exact 245/40R19 RFT specification lists an external rolling-noise value of 70 dB. 

Rolling Resistance and Efficiency

For the exact 245/40R19 98Y XL RFT specification, Bridgestone lists an B rolling-resistance label. This provides a balance between touring comfort, wet-road performance and fuel-efficiency considerations. 

Production Year

This product listing is specified as 2024. The actual manufacturing date of an individual tyre should be confirmed from the DOT/production marking on its sidewall.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 245/40 R19 98Y XL RFT is suited to drivers of compatible passenger cars who require a premium summer tyre with reinforced XL construction, high-speed capability, strong wet-road performance and the additional mobility provided by run-flat technology.