Bridgestone 245/45 R18 100Y Turanza T005 * 2024

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 245/45 R18 100Y * is a premium summer touring tyre developed for compatible passenger cars requiring a high-load, high-speed specification with BMW homologation. The 245 mm section width, 45-series profile and 18-inch rim provide a balance between road comfort and responsive handling, while load index 100 supports up to 800 kg per tyre and the Y speed rating permits speeds up to 300 km/h. The supplied tyre is identified as 2024 production.

About Bridgestone Turanza T005 245/45 R18 100Y *

The Turanza T005 is designed for drivers who want dependable everyday road performance with particular emphasis on wet-weather control, braking and cornering stability. Bridgestone describes the T005 as offering strong braking and cornering performance in rainy conditions together with low rolling resistance. The 245/45 R18 specification is suitable for larger passenger cars and premium vehicles where the approved tyre size and manufacturer homologation must be matched precisely.

Asymmetric touring tread

The Turanza T005 uses a road-oriented asymmetric tread pattern. Bridgestone describes optimised tread geometry with large shoulder grooves and a carefully distributed void ratio to improve water evacuation. Connections between the shoulder blocks help maintain tread rigidity and consistent road contact during braking. This design gives the tyre a touring-focused balance of wet grip, stability and everyday road manners.

Dry-road handling and steering response

The 245 mm tread width provides a substantial contact footprint, while the 45-series sidewall offers controlled steering response without becoming as extreme as a lower-profile performance tyre. The T005 is designed around stable road touring rather than track driving, making it appropriate for motorway journeys, urban driving and long-distance travel. Actual steering feel depends on the vehicle, wheel width, suspension geometry, alignment and inflation pressure.

Wet-road performance and braking

Wet-road performance is one of the principal strengths of the Turanza T005. Bridgestone specifically promotes braking and cornering performance on rainy roads. Importantly, the exact 245/45 R18 100Y * configuration is listed with differing EU-label combinations across catalogue variants, including A/B and B/B classifications. This demonstrates that the label values can vary by exact construction or production variant, so Dwbtyres should use the label printed on the physical tyre or its corresponding EPREL record rather than applying a generic T005 rating.

Comfort, efficiency and road noise

The T005 is positioned as a touring tyre with low rolling resistance and a road-focused construction intended to maintain everyday comfort. The 45-series profile provides less sidewall cushioning than a 55- or 60-series tyre, but remains practical for premium road vehicles. Exact external noise values for this size vary between listed variants, with 70–72 dB appearing in current European listings. The physical tyre label should be used for the final catalogue value.

BMW * homologation

The supplied “*” marking is important. The star marking denotes BMW homologation, meaning the tyre is developed or approved for specific BMW vehicle applications. Bridgestone's own product information identifies the 245/45R18 T005 as a size used on BMW 5-Series applications, while European listings identify the 100Y * version as BMW-approved. Customers should therefore confirm the vehicle's approved fitment and the required * marking before purchasing.

Who should choose the Turanza T005?

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 245/45 R18 100Y * is best suited to drivers of compatible BMW and other approved premium passenger vehicles who want a summer touring tyre with high-speed capability, strong wet-weather performance and manufacturer-specific homologation. It is intended for paved-road use and is not a winter, off-road or track-specific tyre. When comparing Bridgestone Tyres, the complete sidewall marking should be checked, particularly the * homologation, XL construction and any RFT/ROF designation.

No reliable mileage warranty or universal UTQG treadwear, traction and temperature values were identified for this European-market * configuration. Because multiple 245/45 R18 100Y T005 variants exist, including conventional XL and run-flat versions, Dwbtyres should verify the physical tyre before assigning Run Flat status, EU label values or country of origin.