Bridgestone Tire Dealers

Initial Review, 60,000 Miles on Tires
July 05, 2012

This week we will put our third set of REVOs on our Jeep. It has been a great tire for us. We live in the mountains of Oregon with sun in the Summer, lots of rain and winter snow. Regardless of road conditions the tire has great traction and great responsiveness for a SUV when turning. Our tires have been very quiet too. We rotate and align every 12,000 miles and adjust air pressure every two to three months. I think this contributes to great mileage. Our dealer is stunned we put 60,000 miles on this set and they are still street legal. They are not cheap but for our driving they are worth every penny. They are confortable too. Not too hard and not too soft for rural and city driving. Our Jeep has 250,000 miles and we are expecting to trade it in at 300,000 and I expect this set to last the remaining 50,000 miles. You cannot go wrong with these tires.

Initial Review, 85,000 Miles on Tires
June 08, 2012

Replaced OEM Michelins at approx. 62,000 miles. Those were OK tires, but they always seemed to be really loud. As those tires wore down I could hardly hear on my mobile phone. I had my dealer parts dept. order thru Tire Rack and charge me the same price that I would of paid for them ordering direct. Tires arrived fast and it was a painless process. I rotate every 5,000-7,000 miles and the tread life is at the point now where I have to get a new set. I drive a lot of Highway miles and have my trunk ususlly loaded heavy with sales literature and samples, but that has not diminished the wear pattern at all. These tires seem to be quieter than the OEM tires and have kept my gas mileage averaging around 30 mpg. I have never been able to get more than 33.5 mpg, but that's probably just the car itself. I would definately recommend this tire to anyone of my family and friends. My new set will be the Turanza Serenity Plus, maybe I can squeeze 90,000 miles from them and a little better gas mileage.

Initial Review, 9,500 Miles on Tires
May 20, 2012

The wear on these tires is bad. 9500 miles, mostly driven on the hwy at leagal speeds. Went to the dealer for my 1 year oil change and they told me, the fronts are worn out and the rears are down to the replacement indicators. They said that this is normal for this tire and the Michelin PS2's also. Lucky if you can get 12,000 miles on these tires. I will looking at the Bridgestone's and the Michelin pilot super sports.

Initial Review, 62,000 Miles on Tires
May 08, 2012

Was prompted to buy Bridgestone Dueler Alenza tires for my 2008 CR-V by Bridgstone itself after writing to them concerning my displeasure with the original, factory, tires that came with my 2008 Honda. I am now on my second set. I love them and they provide great treadwear and heat resistance as promised. The second set I bought was from Tire Rack.com and they were freshly manufactured and delivered by UPS promptly for installation by my dealer here in FL. Top notch tires, top notch service and price by Tire Rack.

Initial Review, 32,000 Miles on Tires
April 26, 2012

This is a great tire, but I can find this tire much cheaper at my local tire dealer. Bridgestone/Firestone have made a great economy tire to compete against some of the lesser brands. Most of the Fuzions still carry the Uni-T technology that Bridgestone/Firestone offer. To the user at the bottom. . . It's a "HIGHWAY" tire for a reason. It isn't meant for off-road ventures. Maybe you should do a little more research before you buy next time!

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
April 27, 2012

I replaced the OE Continental's on my 2003 Passat GLS sedan with a set of Bridgestone Potenza G 009 Grid's and was very pleased for the first few thousand miles. But then they started to get noisy. By the time they reached 20,000 miles they weren't just noisy, they were downright loud so I went back to the Firestone dealer to discuss the issue. They admitted to having similar complaints from other customers and subsequently offered to provide me with a partial credit under warranty towards the purchase of another set of tires. By this time Bridgestone had introduced the Potenza G 019 Grid to replace the G 009, and the dealer told me the noise issues had been resolved with the new design. Instead of following my initial instinct I bought a set of the Potenza G 019 Grid's. That turned out to be a very bad decision as my experience with the G 019's has been exactly the same as their predecessor - they were fine for the first few thousand miles, but then they started to sound as if the belts were beginning to separate. With 20,000 miles they’re now so loud I can hardly stand to drive the car for anything but short distances. So it’s time for another set of tires, which is too bad because the performance of the Potenza G 019’s is very good – they’re perfectly acceptable to me in most wet and dry conditions, as well as light snow. But the noise is a total deal breaker. Sorry Bridgestone – I’m moving on.

Initial Review, 42,500 Miles on Tires
February 29, 2012

I THOUGHT I WOULD GET A LOT MORE MILEAGE FROM THESE TIRES (42,400). THEY HAVE BEEN ROTATED ACCORDING TO SERVICE MANUAL SCHEDULE. DEALER SAID I SHOULD GET A STIFFER SIDEWALL TIRE DUE TO WEIGHT OF VEHICLE, SUCH AS BRIDGESTONE DUELLER. RIDE WAS GOOD ALTHOUGH A LITTLE NOISY NOW. I HAVE 77,600 ON THE CAR NOW.

Initial Review, 500 Miles on Tires
February 03, 2012

THEN: I had Pirelli's P6 Four Season's when I initially purchased my Audi A4, but the tread was almost ¾ gone on the rear tires, and probably ½ depleted on the front. Nothing particularly impressive about the Pirelli's I owned. They did look visually appealing, but they were quite loud on the freeway; actually the noise was almost unbearable! They could have been usable for another year easily, but I couldn't deal with the noise. The dealer recommended I get Pirelli's again. I didn't.
NOW: Kumho's are visually stunning (which is a mild factor I consider). They are relatively affordable (they had a promotion which gave me $50 in rebate). 500 miles plus driven on the tires and as such, they are technically "broken-in" So now I guess I can offer my thoughts about them.
I have 235-45-17 Ecsta 4X on 2002 A4 3.0 Quattro. Performance in the snow is the ultimate measure for me and so far, no regrets. NO spinning at all, braking in the snow and wet weather has improved considerably! I do have Quattro, so you would expect that the Pirelli's I owned previously would perform somewhat decently in the snow and wet weather, but they left a lot to be desired! This was another reason why I wanted new tires.
(Just a stray thought..DO get some Bridgestone Blizzaks if you are looking for some nice, non-compromising winter tires. I had them on my previous vehicle, and they were absolutely phenomenal in the snow and ice and winter in general).
Winter tires on Quattro are not necessary for me; the Ecsta 4X works harmoniously with Quattro and ESP.
The tires feel firm and secure on the road (I highly recommend getting them aligned). Noise level is noticeably lower than previous Pirelli's. Road grip is impressive on all surfaces; this translates to smooth, yet responsive handling. Though not typical of me, I can be somewhat of a spirited almost aggressive driver depending on my mood, and these tires are yet to disappoint

Initial Review, 4000 Miles on Tires
February 06, 2012

I bought a 2012 accord from the local dealer when it was the first one on the lot and immediately switched out the tires from the OEM MICHELIN HX Mxm4s and I have definitely not had a better tire. I had a set of continental extreme contact DWS previously and thes by far out shine them in every category especially ride comfort and noise. We had a snow storm recently and I couldnt feel more secure in the slush ice and snow. I would recommend these tires to everyone if they ask.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
January 26, 2012

Just bought - 245/40 fronts and 275/35 rears. Initial thoughts - very happy so far. Ride is as soft and quiet as summer-only tires, and better than OE run-flat tires in both categories. Still breaking them in, so have not pushed performance criteria. Have driven on wet interstate at 70+ mph with no hydroplaning. No freezing conditions yet. BMW dealer recommended increasing TP by 2 psi over BMW factory specs. Will write more after driving more miles.

Initial Review, 1500 Miles on Tires
January 04, 2012

This is an excellent all season tire. I recently returned from a 1,000+ mile trip across the Pacific Northwest under typical winter conditions. The tires handled very well in dry, very wet and cold situations. Temporary inventory shortages made them unavailable through a local dealer, but TireRack had them and was able to ship directly to my local store. I probably paid a little more after shipping and the TireRack installation "deal", but am completely satisfied.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
January 05, 2012

The RFTs had to be replaced due to the significant road noise and terrible ride. These tires are a very good replacement at a good price. I've been pleased with the reduced road noise and improved ride (I don't feel every change in pavement with a thump). Going with no spare has a risk, but a quality travel compressor (Viair 70P) and plug kit will mitigate the risk. My BMW dealer didn't have any issues with my choice of non-RFTs.

Initial Review, 70000 Miles on Tires
December 13, 2011

I am going on my 3rd set of these tires at 140,000. They were the OEM tires on my '03 Tundra and both the original set and the replacement set have lasted almost exactly 70,000 miles each and I routinely haul a 7x14 dual axle box trailer full of dirt bikes. I could probably get a few thousand more out of the current set but winter is here and I am due for an inspection so... time for a new set. I doubt I will keep the truck long enough to wear out a 3rd set but I have to get them sooner or later anyway. I do not understand any of the negative remarks, in 140,000 miles on these tires I have suffered only one puncture and had the dealer patch it rather than replace it (they offered pro-rated replacement but I did not want mis-matched tires) and that was 40k ago and I have had no further problems. Great tires, monitor your pressure and rotate regularly like you should with any tire and they will offer plenty of great service. Probably the best tires I have ever owned.

Initial Review, 200 Miles on Tires
December 06, 2011

Finally took the dive to replace the stock bridgestone turanza el42 run-flats with these ecsta 4x. What a difference they make! Road noise and ride comfort are much improved while no noticeble difference in the cornering and road tractions. The tire shop manager i went for the tire installation (who is a bridgestone dealer) kept saying i made a mistake to replace the pricy run-flats to cheapo kumhos. But boy i am so glad i did it. Those run-flats are JUNK,JUNK,JUNK. Call me cheap but for the price ecsta 4x is unbeatable!

Initial Review, 28500 Miles on Tires
December 03, 2011

These tires came stock on my 2011 328i. They started off well enough. However, by 15K miles, they got pretty loud. By 20K, noise was crazy. At 28K, people don't want to ride in my car due to the noise.

The front tires have loads of tread left on them while the rear's were toast at 25K. I took the car to my local BMW dealer two weeks ago. They told me that the tires were "cupped" (no longer round) and should be replaced as soon as possible.

I've driven the car on the autobahn several times. The car's been very stable at 130MPH+. Cornering is pretty stable as well; however, steering feel does not seem ideal (that said, I've never had other tires on this car so I'm not sure). Also, the ride is pretty decent. I lot people complain how harsh these tires are. I don't agree. Maybe because I'm in Europe and the roads are quite good.


I'll probably replace with Michelin Pilot Sport 3s. I don't see the value in run flats.

Initial Review, 2000 Miles on Tires
December 06, 2011

These tires, in size 205 50 R16, replaced the stock 185 55 R16 OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL470 supplied with 2009 Honda Fit (Sport trim level).

The two biggest improvements are in ride comfort and fuel economy. Whether it's the tire or just the larger footprint and changed sidewall geometry (the 205 is about a half inch wider on each side of the stock 6" Sport wheel), potholes and sharp ridges are much smoother under this tire. THe tire is also somewhat quieter, except when driving on pavement with rough aggregate or grooves (as in the Houston area, for example). On such surfaces, tire noise is slightly higher than OEM.

Hydroplaning resistance is good, though I was able to induce it on rutted highway pavement with standing puddles (US 31 in AL, south of Montgomery).

AT stock pressure, the tires felt soft and unstable at highway speeds. Increasing the pressure to 39 PSI on all four wheels eliminated that problem, and the stiffened ride is still better than stock Turanza OEM (which apparently are now only available as a dealer part; only the Dunlop OEM remains available as a replacement tire). The go-kart steering responsiveness of the Fit Sport with stock 185 tires is reduced by the wider tires, but it's a minor change. The wider tire feels much more robust in hard cornering, especially over irregular pavement, provided that they are run at higher than stock pressure.

Fuel economy on the road increased by a full 4 MPG at 70 mph, from 34 to 38 consistently. On recent road trips with brand new tires, mileage would not dip below 38 mpg even with some hard driving and urban segments. CIty mileage seems unaffected, but not enough data has been collected. (OEMs were also run at 38-40 PSI).

Second-generation Fit Sport owners despairing over replacing the stock size should know that Honda supplies the 205 50 R 16 on the Mugen wheel. The Mugen wheel 1/2" wider than the stock Sport wheel, but nearly the same offset. No clearance issues experienced here.