Looking for a Grand Touring All-Season tire offering superior ride quality and noise comfort while blending long wear with excellent dry and class leading wet traction, even in light snow? Yes? I recommend the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity.
The Bridgestone Turanza Serenity is a tire that rides well is quiet and has exceptional wet traction. If you are using the Bridgestone tire in a climate that receives a modest amount of snow. I would suggest using a winter tire as the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity can handle light snow but may not be the best in deep snow and ice. The Bridgestone Turanza Serenity also receives a 4.5 star rating out of 5 for warranty by the Tire Rack. Check out the spider charts with-in the test results for the tire comparisons. The wet traction is nearly off the charts!!!
Is your car forum buzzing with comments about this tire or that tire but you just don't know which one wold be best for you? We have tested these and have some good information to help you decide!
The Dunlop Direzza Z1 has recorded some of the fastest times on our test track. This is a tire that has a very fast lap speed for the price for sure. But buyer beware: This tire has a very narrow sweet spot that can frustrate beginners as much as it rewards experienced drivers. The Bridgestone RE-11 however, is the most predictable and progressive handling Extreme Performance Summer tire in the catalog. The Bridgestone RE-11 actually posted the lowest average time for our test drivers even though it is not the fastest running tire. That basically says to you that a fairly large range of skill find this tire easier to reach the limit than any other in the category.
Give them a try and let us know which you find better, too!
With all the Special Offers we're currently running, odds are good that you'll find a new set of Ford Focus tires. And if you shop in our Upgrade Garage, you might even decide the time is right for a new set of wheels or maybe some Ford shocks—it's fun to upgrade, and also quite beneficial. The Upgrade Garage lets you create a near-perfect representation of your Ford Focus. Click on the suitable wheels and you'll be able to see what they'd actually look like on your Ford Focus.
Take, for example, the Focus at left. It's very simple and sleek, but with a splashy set of black wheels, it gains a sporty...almost tough appearance. To get the look, we clicked on 17-inch Motegi Racing MR281 wheels and added Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Ultra High Performance Summer tires.
Audi A4s are sleek, sophisticated vehicles—which is why they should roll on an equally sleek and sophisticated set of A4 tires and wheels.
Your options are virtually endless, and at Tire Rack, we do our best to help you narrow it down. We'll produce a list if you search by vehicle. And because we like to play in our own on-site garage, we can even show you a picture or two.
Take a look at the A4 at right. We upped the ante a bit with some O.Z. Energy wheels, and as your Bridgestone tire dealers, we chose a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires to match. As Max Performance Summer tires, they top off the sporty look of this Tire & Wheel Package.
My Blazer had Winterforce tires installed when I purchased it. Here is the information I offer when customers call with questions about this tire from my first hand feeling for how good these snow tires really are.
The Good
Their deep and light snow traction is very good. I found that braking, acceleration and turning can be done with little concern.
The Bad
The ice traction of these tires is not as strong. I think my all-seasons are almost as good when it comes to stopping on ice. I have experienced many ABS-assisted stops this winter. My performance winters, Dunlop Winter Sport 3D, have much better ice traction ability. The Winterforce are also on the noisy side. The Winterforce can be studded to give them much greater traction on ice. This will make them nosier still, and not as good on wet or dry roads. Also, studding is not allowed in all areas.
The Conclusion
The redeeming features of the Winterforce tires are that they are a competent winter tire at an inexpensive price. Even though they aren't the best, they are a much better overall tire for the winter than any all-season option. If you can upgrade to a better tire like the Bridgestone Blizzaks I would suggest it. That is what I am going to do next winter.
It's not too late to get a Winter/ Snow Tire & Wheel package as winter just won't let up with record snow falls across the country! Tire Rack still has truck snow tires, passenger car snow tires and winter tires for your SUV or CUV;
Not every snow tire size is available but many that are available are at special pricing. Combine your tire purchase with a set of winter wheels and Tire Rack will mount and balance your winter package at no charge, including all the lug hardware needed at no charge! Check out some of the Snow Tire Reviews to help make your decision or the Snow Tire Test Results.
Clearance pricing on select wheels, but only until they are gone.
Does your vehicle need that edge to make it unique among your peers? Are you looking for that "look" to set your vehicle apart? The O.Z. Racing Tuner System three-piece wheel products offer impressive wheel width options with unique and high class appearances. Set yourself apart with some of the best looking wheels in the industry! 10+ inch wheel widths. Perfect for your BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari, Maserati, or other exotic and unique vehicle! Match these wheels with the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 or the Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A Pole Position and you would have a great combo!
Are you looking for more initial bite and grab with your brake pads? Do you always buy the best in tires like Michelin, Bridgestone, or Continental? The Hawk HPS pad is the pad for you!
From a heavier vehicle to a sporty compact, the Hawk HPS pads are some of the best pads money can buy. Best-in-class stopping power, initial bite, and livable road manners! Low dust, quiet and long lasting. Perfect pairing for your BMW, Miata, 350Z, Mustang or even the family sedan or mini van!
"I wanted something that would perform better than stock and this combo fit the bill." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review
"Stopping distance in my VW Golf has been reduced from 164ft@60mph to 133ft@60mph (G-Tech readings)" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review
Before you buy them, you'll want to compare Bridgestone tires to their equivalents. It never hurts to see how they stack up against the competition.
Let's say you're interested in Bridgestone All Season tires for a crossover or SUV.
After you choose a Bridgestone tire in a performance category that meets your needs, you'll want to locate the corresponding Tire Rack survey results.
For example, you might be interested in the Dueler H/L Alenza which is a Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire. Our survey results rank this particular Bridgestone All-Season tire second to Michelin's Latitude Tour tire by a very small margin.
Diving into specific categories outlined on the results chart indicates that the Bridgestone and Michelin tires produce similar wet and dry performance ratings, though the Michelin is slightly better when it comes to comfort. It's this type of information that will ultimately help you compare Bridgestone tires—or any tires, for that matter—to the competition.
As the crossover and sport utility market has grown and tire applications have changed to meet the market needs, Tire Rack has introduced a new tire category the Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season category. This category is mostly made up of current tires and then also a few new ones once they become available.
Check out some of the top tires in the Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season category.
The Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire is for the consumer that wants an upscale, comfortable all-season stylish tire for their crossover, sport utility vehicle or luxury pick up truck. The tire category will include tires with a "sporty" look combined with ride quality and noise comfort associated with a Highway All-Season tire. These tires would be great for on road use in dry, wet or light snow conditions. However, they may not be the best option for heavier snow conditions especially as the tire sizes get wider. Check out some of the consumer tire survery results and tire testing results for some of these tires!
Low rolling resistance tires are helping put money back in your pocket at the pump! Last summer the Tire Rack conducted tire testing on the latest generation of low rolling resistance tires. We used the 2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid vehicle as this was the best platform to include all the low rolling resistance fuel efficient tires
Even if you do not own a hybrid you are not excluded you from using a low rolling resistance tire. As you look through the low rolling resistance tires you will see there are new sizes added to fit many modern sedans and passenger vehicles.
Check out the Fuel Economy Results from the Road Ride testing using the 2009 Toyota Prius.
*Calculated based on GPS distances and ScanGage II recorded consumption (offset 6% for Prius Summer E10 regular grade fuel).
If your goal is better fuel economy for your commuter vehicle then these tires will be well suited for you. They however, may not be the best option for one that does drive with a little more "spirit." Read Switching from Worn-Out to New Tires. The new tires do have a higher rolling resistance than old ones do. The Tire Rack selected brand new tires at full tread depth from in stock inventory for the testing.
Take a look at the some of the category leaders from the Road Ride and Track Ride Testing.
Bridgestone Potenza tires combine the tradition of Bridgestone excellence with all of the qualities you seek in a performance series tire. If you drive a sports car, sporty coupe or performance sedan—you'll appreciate the following.
RE960AS Pole Position: Featuring UNI-T AQ II Technology to enhance and preserve wet traction, these are the Ultra High Performance All-Season Bridgestone Potenza tires. You'll get year-round flexibility with predictable handling, traction and control on dry, wet and light snow roads. Tire Rack recently tested this tire in Sweden, the results of which you can read in "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Ultra High Performance All-Season."
"I bought the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires in the hopes of finding a great gripping tire that would be quiet on the long highway drives I make monthly. These have more than met my expectations! Great stability and cornering ability. Runs through standing water as if it were dry pavement...these tires are so good I am reconsidering holding onto my high mileage Accord Coupe and fix it up. The car feels and acts so much better with these tires. I highly recommend these tires." Tire Rack Consumer Review, Honda Accord, KS
As you can see, the consumer response to the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tire is quite positive. And our Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Test ("Is Platinum the New Gold Standard in Grand Touring All-Season Tires?") confirmed it. As your Bridgestone tire dealers, we can honestly say that the Serenity is an excellent choice for sporty coupe and luxury performance sedan drivers who seek a refined ride with good wet traction. See all Bridgestone tires.
All-season tires can provide traction in winter months, but that traction depends on the amount of snow that falls. The more slush, snow and ice on the road—the less an all-season tire can keep up. If you drive a pickup truck or SUV, for example, you would benefit significantly from a set of SUV or pickup truck tires for snow. Some of our recommendations include:
Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow: This Studless Ice & Snow winter tire enhances winter driving performance with predictable handling on dry and wet roads, along with traction in snow and on ice. Tire Rack Consumer Review:"To get to my house, you have to go up a 15-degree grade, then a 25-degree grade, then finally a 35-degree grade. Imagine 4-6" of fresh wet snow, and then try to make it to the top. I did. Twice. In two snow storms. These tires passed the test." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, Lexus RX350, NY
Firestone Winterforce: These Studdable winter radials deliver outstanding value at an affordable price. An aggressive tread pattern creates biting edges (and allows for studs), which provide exceptional traction in snow and on ice. Tire Rack Consumer Review:"Best winter tire I've ever bought. You can't beat the price, the traction, the tread life. I couldn't get my Rav4 stuck. Toyota's AWD system with these tires is amazing. I've pulled my 2-wheel drive up out of my driveway on solid ice with these things on my Rav4. I will never buy another snow tire after having these." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, Toyota Rav4 4WD, PA
NOTE: For exclusive Tire Rack winter tire ratings for the Firestone Winterforce, you'll want to read "Winter Testing at the Arctic Circle: Studdable Winter / Snow."
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1: As a Studless tire, these Bridgestone snow tires combine grip in snow and on ice with exceptional handling on wet and slushy roads. The DM-V1 focuses on ice traction and braking, as well as wet road handling and hydroplaning resistance. Tire Rack Consumer Review:"Awesome tread design, wide sipes that channel slush and water perfectly. Our Acadia is AWD but these tires make this SUV a tank!! Highly recommend them to anyone who is concerned about icy roads or deep snow as we live on a back road and these tires are flawless!!!" — Tire Rack Consumer Review, GMC Acadia SLT AWD, PA
What's the verdict on Bridgestone's Blizzak snow tires?
"I can't say enough good about this tire. I live in the mountains of Colorado, where we commonly get snow 6 months of the year and can get snow infrequently every month. The traction is superb in all conditions, including deep snow." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, Honda CR-V, CO
"I purchased four Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60s and it was like a miracle! Regardless of what the actual weather conditions are, driving with the Blizzaks on is like driving on dry pavement. It doesn't matter if it's raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing; if there's no snow, light snow, deep snow, or ice; if it's 40 above, 20 above, or 10 below; my car goes. I feel totally safe and secure." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, MINI Cooper S, MI
From high-performance winter tread compounds to patented multicell options that grip as good as a metal stud, Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires give you driving confidence when snow and ice threaten to take it away. Search the complete collection of Blizzak winter / snow tires to find a set that's right for you. And if you do buy Bridgestone tires, we'd certainly love to hear your review.
If you need to find A4 tires, the process is quite simple. Enter your vehicle specifications and let Tire Rack do the rest. We'll give you a detailed list of A4 tires suited to your Audi. Consumer reviews, survey results and our performance test results (where applicable) can add to the information found in specification charts. Trust us, we'll have you driving on new auto tires in no time at all.
For example, here are the best selling tires for the 2009 Audi A4 2.0 Quattro Premium with 225/50/17 Original Equipment tires:
But our services don't stop there. We can also help you find Audi wheels, Audi brake pads and more. Enter the Upgrade Garage and you'll find all the parts and pieces suited to your vehicle.
Bridgestone has come out with the next generation Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 2 while the original Bridgestone Duler A/T REVO still ranks in the top five tire survey results in the On-Off Road All-Terrain tire category with over 74 million miles in tire survey data. Check out some of the Bridgestone tire reviews on the A/T REVO. Bridgestone truck tires with-in the Dueler line have been an industry leader in truck tires on and off road.
Check out my first-hand experience with these tires and the view of a consumer below. After spending a weekend in Charlotte, NC with a friend who has the Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO. I am impressed even more with the Bridgestone Dueler AT REVO. The REVO truly does offer the best of both worlds. A tire that handles and rides comfortable during the week for the commute but is aggressive enough and looks cool on your truck or SUV for the weekend.
A little bit about Andy and how he uses his Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO tires. He has them on a Toyota 4Runner and after riding with him for the weekend I would also describe his driving style as "spirited." He is a CPA at a business in town and being a CPA saw the value in the A/T REVO. He uses his 4Runner for commuting down I-77 to Charlotte every day. But on the weekends has a little more fun...
Pulling the boat or jet skis out off the lake at the boat ramp with no issues
Heading out on camping trips
Doing a little off-roading to get out to the hunting land in the fall
He has even had them in the snow on some ski trips and done just fine
These tires are great for the buyer that uses the same vehicle to commute to work as they use to have fun in on the weekend. They offer a comfortable quiet ride along with an aggressive tread that looks cool on your truck, SUV or 4X4. I would highly recommend these tires for that buyer.
These Bridgestone truck tires will give you just what you expect from an All-Terrain tire but then again they will not. I would expect an all-terrain tire to look cool on my SUV or truck, perform well in off-road conditions, handle snow well and keep me safe on the road. We also assume our All-Terrain tires are loud and ill-mannered on the road. This is not true with the Bridgestone A/T REVO as they handle well and much more like a highway all-season tire with the benefits of an All-Terrain. These would be a great buy with many sizes coming with a 50,000 mile tread life warranty excluding LT sizes. Road Hazard Protection is also available on some of the Bridgestone Dueler REVOs at check out as well.
Looking for a Grand Touring All-Season tire offering superior ride quality and noise comfort while blending long wear with excellent dry and class leading wet traction, even in light snow? Yes? I recommend the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity. 
The Upgrade Garage lets you create a near-perfect representation of your Ford Focus. Click on the suitable wheels and you'll be able to see what they'd actually look like on your Ford Focus. 
Take a look at the A4 at right. We upped the ante a bit with some
Does your vehicle need that edge to make it unique among your peers? Are you looking for that "look" to set your vehicle apart? The O.Z. Racing Tuner System three-piece wheel products offer impressive wheel width options with unique and high class appearances. Set yourself apart with some of the best looking wheels in the industry! 10+ inch wheel widths. Perfect for your BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari, Maserati, or other exotic and unique vehicle! Match these wheels with the 
As you drive your Toyota down the road, take note of your Toyota tires. Are they as pleasant as the scenery around you? 
Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
Firestone Winterforce
Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1
If you need to find A4 tires, the process is quite simple. Enter your vehicle specifications and let 
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