handling/ride quality with oversize 255/55/19 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

GregC6 · 08-09-2011, 11:19 AM

any comments? I am thinking of going with the bridgestones since they reviews are stellar, did u guys
notice handling and the ride feel floatier? or feels just as solid?

JMSinMD · 08-09-2011, 02:42 PM

Feels better than stock. Not floaty and a bit sportier. I've had the BS Alenza's for the last 15k miles (changed them at 500 miles) and would never go back to stock.

wasabi21 · 08-09-2011, 03:23 PM

Did your MPG decrease with the BS Alenzas?

JMSinMD · 08-09-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wasabi21

Did your MPG decrease with the BS Alenzas?

We average 17-18 mpg city/24-26 mpg highway. As I said I changed them pretty much right off the bat as I had BS prorate me 100% on all 5 tires so I don't recall where we were at before. I think the Alenzas are probably the best all season tire I've had on any vehicle I've ever owned. Comfortable smooth quiet ride with a bit of a stiffer sidewall (than stock. Not a harsh ride, but better turn in) and handles its own in the winter.

wasabi21 · 08-09-2011, 04:46 PM

Yeah, right. I read that but it didn't register. That sounds about what I'm getting with the OEM Dueler H/L 400s. I'm glad to hear the Alenzas offer some winter driving capabilities. I bought my HL the end of November last year and I wouldn't even chance driving it in snow with the OEM tires.

***summerwind*** · 08-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Any comments on Goodyear Assurance?

Jim Griffin · 08-09-2011, 05:14 PM

I have had Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 tires on my 2008 Sport for over 20,000 miles and I like them. Many more miles left in these tires vs. the Toyo Open Country OEM tires. The only issue that I've noted is that the stiffer sidewalls can flatspot overnight so you may have brief tire thump until your tires warm-up in the morning.

nick1sp · 08-11-2011, 10:06 AM

I got the Hankook, the gas mileage seems to decreased, but then again. The trip meter might have changed since technically I traveled farther than what the odometer said. very slightly, but still got changed.

And maybe my driving habits might have changed since I have more confidence with the tires.

Picante24 · 08-11-2011, 01:34 PM

I purchased the Alenzas in April based on advice in this forum (from JMSinMd and others) and am very happy with the decision.
I have noticed a significant improvement in handling.

My highlander is not as floaty, it drives straight and corners much more firm. My wife who primarily drives the Highlander, also noticed the significant improvement and she doesn't normally notice such handling characteristics. I have not noticed any flatspotting and the tires are quiet.

The only downside is slightly worse mpg, but I would gladly give up for dramatic improvement in performance.