JADuffy

Does any one have any comments regarding Bridgestone H/L Alenza Tires?

The reviews I read are generally very favorable. There are a few people that claim they are noisy and give a hard ride.

My RX 300 came with Bridgstone Dueler HT 687's on it. They were good, except they wore a little early. I am not sure if it was an allignment, or rotation issue, as both were conducted regularly.

Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
JD

foxda

I just got a set of 4 for my 2004 RX330 (235/55-VR18). I have only had them for about 200 miles but so far I really like them. I had the Michelin OEM RXV4 S8's and got 55000 miles. These were good tires but the Bridgestone tires are better handling, rated better in wet and snow and have a wear rating of over 600 compared to the Michelin's 440 plus they are $20 per tire cheaper. Also, Bridgestone is running a sale (I think through Oct. 15) so when you get 4 you get a $75 mail in rebate. I thought that the Michelins were too soft of a ride, I prefer more of a sports car type handling and control which I think you get with the Bridgestones. I want to see how these tires work in the snow but as of now I would recommend these tires.

p.s. I bought the Bridgestones from Tire Rack and had a very positive experience. This is the first time that I have bought tires on-line.

Distal77

I've recently purchased the Bridgestone Alenza tires and
while there's a tiny bit more noise the handling has improved
on both wet and dry surfaces. I'd buy them again. In fact I just
installed a set on the wife's Highlander.
Regards

JADuffy

Thanks for the information and replies. I am glad to hear good things from other drivers. I hope to get the tires tomorrow. It will be a vast improvement over my tires in their current condition.

I will give an update after I put some miles on them.

budyl

I purchased a set to replace my OEM Michelin MXV4s. The michelins only got 35K. Squealed like a pig around every fwy transition ramp. Tried every pressure between 30-35 psi. No diff. The new ALenzas from CostCo ride about the same as the michelins, noise on par. But the cornering is like night and day. Where I could only keep below 35 mph before squeal, now I can almost overturn and not hear a peep. Great improvement in handling to say the least. Alenza's highly recommended over the OEM MXV4s and probably the newer MXV4 S8 from what I read. So far I have about 2000 miles on the ALenzas.

More Info: OEM Michelins were 235/55VR18. Replacement Alenza's are the same size/rating. Tire tread Rating is 600 A A.