RX330inFL

Looks like the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza is officially dead. Anything being shown by resellers is just old stock being cleared out of the warehouses.

This tire has been replaced by the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus. Comes with a treadwear rating of 800 in the 235/55R18 tire size. Of course, it is way too new for any real information to be known about this tire.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ALNP&tab=Specs

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

80K miles warranry! WOW

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tire/...hl-alenza-plus

RX330inFL

Yes, saw that. While there are many who would benefit from such a long warranty period for mileage, I am no longer in that group. As I drive very little these days, perhaps 300-350 miles per month on average, I would be concerned a tire would begin to rot due to weather and age before it got anywhere near the end of its tread life. Usually, these warranties also have a five or six year limit to reach that mileage. So, there is no benefit, IMO, unless you put in a lot time behind the wheel.

Will include this new tire in my list of those to choose from to replace my existing Alenzas when it comes times in spite of of the mileage claims instead of because of them.

nwfsnake

I forgot to post that I got the 235/60-18 size Continentals. Now our GPS and speedometer finally match!

RX330inFL

I have noticed that this tire seems to lack any "low rolling resistance" designation unlike the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia and the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus. Believe that to be a difference maker and especially in this day and age.

jfelbab

It is a LRR tire. See here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ALNP&tab=Specs

RX330inFL

That designation is missing on our size:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ALNP&tab=Specs

As mentioned previous, this tire is just too new. Will have to wait for the information to trickle in. Luckily, I think I have one more tire rotation left in my Alenzas. Was thinking about taking it by the shop for a rotation this week or next.

RX330inFL

What did you do about your spare tire?

RX330inFL

I have to remind myself when I go in for my next tire rotation to have them drop the spare tire for an inspection. It is still the OE Michelin and is now ten years old. So, I need to look at the possibility of having to purchase five tires instead of four at the next interval.

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

good call...I have to check mine next time too....

RX330inFL

Now that the early 2nd Generation RX are clocking in at ten years of age this should be a topic most everyone in this group should be considering when they get around to needing tires the next time around.

Briand_OH

Um, sorry if this has been mentioned, but on my sister's 04 RX-330 with nav, there is fcn on menu to calibrate after tire change. She's had a couple of nav discs, so dunno if its a newer feature. There is also way to get a prerun of trip, but I've only been able to get it to run once. Don't know or really care since its not my car......

Libertylvr

I have done an exhaustive hunt for tires and after readin forums all over I have decided on the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza PLUS. It has an 80,000 mile rating! The best price I have found is on discounttiredirect.com for $179 and free ship. Anyone finding them less please advise.

RX330inFL

That was the lowest I found in my search as well, Libertylvr. Their price with no shipping and no sales tax was hard to beat. Still, as I do not drive as much as I once did it is hard to justify that tire at the moment. Also, as it is so new there are no reviews at this time.

You will want to be sure to check the quality of your spare tire as well. If it is still the OE tire from when new it probably should be replaced as well since it is now 10 years old.

Be sure to come back and let us know how they do for you over time.

01blkgts

I need some help wit buying tires for my RX 350. Currently the car has 5 Nexen tires from previous owner. Fronts are almost bald, and the spare as well. Rears have a decent amount left. I am leaning towards the Goodyear Comfortred. So should I buy 5 tires to incorporate into the rotation, or just buy 4, and use the good old tire and mount it on the spare? eventhough it's a different tire as the new ones. Would I damage the differential if I needed to ride on the spare?