Going to get new tires for the wife's 07 RX350. Disc Tire is trying to talk me into the $250/tire Michelins (Latitude I think), but I'm leaning toward the Brig Alenzas. The are a little cheaper and from what I've heard on the forums they offer a quiet ride and have great wear.

Anyone ever have any problems with Alenzas? I'm in Arizona and this truck will never see snow... Just really hot summer streets.

 

I have the Alenzas and while they are nice, but I would bet the Michelins are more hushed. I can't complain, the dealer put them on for free after I showed him how worn the originals were. If I was paying, I would most likely go Michelin, but that's JMHO.

I would try to get your shop to come down on the price, that seems a little steep.

 

The Alenzas are great in the snow but since that's not an issue, I'd go with something else. They weigh a bit more than the OE tires too. Stay far, far away from the Goodyears. Do a search. I believe a few people went with with the Yokohamas.

 

Another option is the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia that is designed for low rolling resistance.

 

Good research data available at TireRack.com.

I've driven on Goodyear RSAs and Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenzas. Of the two, I prefer the Alenzas for handling, quietness and long tread life. I've currently got 35k on the Alenzas and tread depth measures just over 9/32nds. They started out life with 12/32nds. I expect to easily see over 70k on the set. These are very long wearing tires. In contrast the Goodyear started out life with only 10/32nds and were shot at 25k. The Michelin MXV4s only start out with 9/32nds. of tread depth, where I am now with the Alenzas after 35,000 miles.

That said there are several new tires available for this SUV. I'd also consider the Continental ExtremeContact DWS and Yokohama Prada Spec-X in my short list.

 

Michelin MXV4 S8 for the win! This is my 2nd set of it. Ride like you're sitting on a couch.

 

Plus 2 ^^. Mine needs replacement soon but cost is prohibitive. I am all ears on options.

 

My alenza is 4 years old with 50K miles on it. It still has 2/32" left. I am thinking replacing them really soon.
I priced firestone last week for a new set of alenza, and they wanted $770 installed. They also offer $50 off if you sign up for their credit card.
I am also looking at Michelin pliot mxm4 99H at costco for $634 installed. I don't know how good these michelin are. BTW, my tire size is p235/55/18.

 

We have Alenzas - no problems

check out tirerack or tires.com

 

We definitely have different driving patterns. This is our second set of Alenza's and mileage will be similar to the first. By ~50K, the first set was worn down to the wear bar. Since I didn't hit 65K, I got some $$$ credited towards the next purchase.

The OEM Michelin's were lucky to get 35K and no treadwear warranty was a big minus.

For our RX330, my next set will be the Conti DWS, which I have on my A4 .... nice tire for Colorado winters.

 

My driving is 80/20 or 90/10 highway/city. I believe that originally the Alenza was called a highway tire and it appears to hold up well in that use. But I do find the Conti a well rated tire and would consider it in my next go.

 

"Michelin MXV4 S8 for the win! This is my 2nd set of it. Ride like you're sitting on a couch."


++1 ^^^^ !!

 

i could be wrong, but i think they wil be discontinuing the Alenza. Costco no longer offers it, instead they offer the ecopia (canada anyway).

plus the design is pretty similar, so why wouldnt you get a more fuel efficient tire

and at costco, they are 8 bucks cheaper than the alenza

 

Yokohama Parada Spec X vote here. Excellent handling in wet and dry weather, the ride is COMFY yet responsive.

 

Yokohama Parada Spec X are directional tires and has no tread warranty, anyone know how my miles they would last. I drive only 7K miles a year, so I would be looking to use a set for atlease 5 years.
I've read a lot of reviews on Alenza's and too many people are complaining about road noise after about 15k miles, since they are harder.
Continental DWS have too weak side walls, so not good for roads that have a lot of pot-holes, such as the North East.
I'm tired of searching - are there any reasonable priced tires that will work...