Bridgestone tires. good or bad? My experience.

[Bill Barnes]

I have 252K on my 2005 Yukon XL. I got about 35K on the factory Bridgestone tires before I replaced them with Michelin Defender LT2s. I had done the same on my 2001 Suburban. My wife's 2004 Lincon Town Car has always had Michelins on it. That's all I will ever buy.

 

[BigdawgR6]

I just replaced the Alenzas on my '22 Denali which had about 37k miles on them. Went with the Defenders like most have suggested and what a hell of a difference!! The ride matches the luxury of the vehicle and I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. No more weird vibrations, a lot more quieter, and bumps feel so much smoother.

 

[KMeloney]

I just replaced the Alenzas on my '22 Denali which had about 37k miles on them. Went with the Defenders like most have suggested and what a hell of a difference!! The ride matches the luxury of the vehicle and I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. No more weird vibrations, a lot more quieter, and bumps feel so much smoother.

Which exact model of the Defenders did you get?

 

[BigdawgR6]

Which exact model of the Defenders did you get?

Damn, that's a good question. I just walked into Discount Tire and said I want the Defenders and walked out with Defenders. I'll have to check during lunch to see what I actually have.

 

[BigdawgR6]

Which exact model of the Defenders did you get?

Michelin Defender LTX M/S2​

 

[KMeloney]

Michelin Defender LTX M/S2​

Any pics?!

 

[BigdawgR6]

Any pics?!

 

[Mollys70]

Bridgestone/Firestone tires are the worst tires I ever had. Michelin Defender LTX/2 are by far the best tires I ever had.

 

[KMeloney]

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Nice! Thanks for posting those.

Incidentally, where there appears to be a darker ring around the sidewall (that "Michelin" is stamped in), what is the texture of the rubber in that ring? Is it outward-radiating ridges/grooves? A cross-hatched pattern?

Thanks again.

 

[BigdawgR6]

Nice! Thanks for posting those.

Incidentally, where there appears to be a darker ring around the sidewall (that "Michelin" is stamped in), what is the texture of the rubber in that ring? Is it outward-radiating ridges/grooves? A cross-hatched pattern?

Thanks again.

It’s a ribbed like pattern.

 

[KMeloney]

Thanks. That's what I was afraid of. I've got the same sidewall treatment on my Z06 tires, and it wants to fling tire shine if the shine isn't 100% dry.

 

[KMeloney]

Anyone know if the Defenders have the same contact patch width as the stock Alenza's? Or wider/narrower?

 

[91RS]

Thanks. That's what I was afraid of. I've got the same sidewall treatment on my Z06 tires, and it wants to fling tire shine if the shine isn't 100% dry.

You need better tire shine then. Any good tire shine will not sling a few minutes after application. Try Adam’s Graphene and apply with an applicator.

 

[KMeloney]

Been using Maguire’s gel… Might try something different. Or might just make sure it’s dried well first.

 

[Frosty427]

I have a 2022 Tahoe RST that I purchased new. It came stock with Bridgestone Alenza I’ve already had an issue last year where the front drivers side tire just started to leak air. It was replaced. However, I’m not at all impressed with these tires

Mine came with the 285-45-22 Alenza tires. I can't say much good about them. They wear quickly and perform ****** in conditions other than dry once they get worn down. I won't be replacing them again.

I have, however, had good luck with Bridgestone Dueler tires of the 18 inch rim size on my older Yukons. My 2017 will most likely get 18 or 20 inch wheels and different brand tires when this summer season is done.

 

[MissFrost]

I have a 2022 Tahoe RST, my vehicle came stock with Bridgestone Alenza AS tires. I’ve already had an issue where the front drivers side tire just started to leak air for no apparent reason. It was subsequently replaced. I’m not at all impressed with these tires. Does anyone else have an issue with them constantly looking dirty/scuffed up even when they are clean and unscathed? Would not recommend.

 

[BacDoc]

In the boating world Bayliner has a similar reputation. Deserved or not they are known for producing cheap entry level boats that are very popular but end up falling apart and getting major criticism for quality and reliability.

Fishing was slow so we started talking story about fishing and boats and Bayliner always comes up as a target. The jokes start getting louder. One of my fishing buddies who is also a preacher, says he would rather see his sister in a Hoe house than his brother in a Bayliner! My other buddy says the only thing that is harder to get of than AIDs is a used Bayliner!

From everything I hear about tires im pretty sure you can say the same thing about Allenza OEM tires lol!

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I will say, I do think Bridgestone makes the best winter tire in the Blizzak
Thus, not everything they make is bad...but these Alenza AS/02's are not good at all. Only way I got 3 summers out of them is because I run the Blizzaks in the winter here.
I have 29k on the odometer, and 9-10k is probably on my blizzaks. The Alenzas have the rest...they are at about 5.5 or 6 32nds...they will be replaced in the spring with something else (Likely Defender's).

 

[Big_THoe]

Coming from a set of Michelin Defender's on my wife’s 2015 Yukon to her new Tahoe with the Defenders, I wish I would have made the dealership change the tires when I traded/bought the Tahoe. The 10,000-plus mile old Defenders were so much better than the new Alenza’s the truck came with! They are slippery in the rain and just don’t look aggressive enough!! I am waiting impatiently for the K03 to come out this year!!