Most customers give excellent wet traction scores of 9-10, praising confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While some ratings 5-6 exist, the Alenza 001 RFT delivers strong summer wet performance as intended.
October 14, 2021
...I've driven high speeds in rains and not once did these tires hydroplane. I've stomped the gas pedal at stoplights during the rain and never spun a tire...
These tires came on my new BMW. I'd had Bridgestone tires before but not in an RFT. Was I ever surprised!!! I love these tires. Great high-speed cornering along with great stopping. I've driven high speeds in rains and not once did these tires hydroplane. I've stomped the gas pedal at stoplights during the rain and never spun a tire. Tis a shame that these tires are not offered in all-weather RFT tires with the 168mph rating. I'd buy them. They respond very quickly. Wear on them is great too. I am a stickler for tire pressures. I check my tire pressures several times weekly and if they're not at the factory recommended psi when checked cold, I make adjustments so they are. Due to the weather, I am now being forced to remove these tires and buy another tire that is all-weather instead of high performance summer. I'd gladly buy them again.
Vehicle: 2021 BMW X3 M40i
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,300
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: EVANSVILLE, IN
Driving Style: Spirited
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November 17, 2018
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...The only gripe I have about them is the hydroplaning resistance. Puddles about a half inch deep at 40 to 50 mph will send you all over the place...
Tires came on a 2019 BMW X4 M40i. I must say that I am impressed with the car and tire combination. The stability and handling (wet or dry) is some of the best I have encountered to date. They are a little noisy and stiff but they are 20 inch low profile performance tires so I wouldn't expect anything else. All around a very well balanced tire. The only gripe I have about them is the hydroplaning resistance. Puddles about a half inch deep at 40 to 50 mph will send you all over the place. Overall, I would buy again but living in the PNW where it rains a lot, hydroplane resistance is a top priority for me. I haven't tried them in the snow yet but the recent freezing fog we had, they did well. Being that I have only put 2,000 miles on them I won't expect more than another 10,000 miles. You have to pay to play... Can't have a tired that does everything well and I'd rather replace my tires often knowing that the grip is there, vs having a more comfortable ride.
Vehicle: 2019 BMW X4 M40i Runflat Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: ROCHESTER, WA
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 22, 2020
...Completed a road trip with a torrential thunderstorm for 500 miles and tires were solid, no hydroplaning at all...
I really cannot complain about these tires since we dont have that many options to choose from. These tires have been great but would like to see some michelin tires available at some point. I did put 25k miles on the first set. I had them balanced every 6-7k miles. Now car has 31k miles total, so the new set has 7k miles, they seem to be wearing a bit faster than the first set, however no problems. Completed a road trip with a torrential thunderstorm for 500 miles and tires were solid, no hydroplaning at all. Will keep you posted as they eat the miles.
Vehicle: 2019 BMW X3 M40i
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: KATY, TX
Driving Style: Spirited
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Most customers rate the Alenza 001 RFT's dry traction highly, with scores of 8-10 highlighting excellent grip and responsive handling. While a few lower scores exist, the majority praise its confident cornering and sporty feel, aligning well with its summer tire design for spirited driving.
Customers praise the Bridgestone Alenza 001 RFT's ride comfort with many scoring 9-10, highlighting smooth handling. Noise levels receive strong ratings (7-8), though a few note variability, maintaining positive feedback for summer driving refinement.
January 20, 2026
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I was surprised by the plushness of the ride. I was expecting them to be harsh, but they have good enveloping feel and very quick damping of impacts.
I wanted the extended mobility of runflats for my daughter since the Venza doesn't have a spare tire. I was surprised by the plushness of the ride. I was expecting them to be harsh, but they have good enveloping feel and very quick damping of impacts.
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota Venza LE
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: SURPRISE, AZ
Driving Style: Average
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September 24, 2025
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I am happy with them and enjoying the smooth ride
I am happy with them and enjoying the smooth ride
Vehicle: 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 300
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROCKVILLE, MD
Driving Style: Average
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September 11, 2022
...despite they have a hard riding over pothole and other kind of obstacles, they are good on curves and cornering...
These Bridgestone Alenza 001 RFT came from factory in my BMW X3 X3 xDrive30i (G01 2021), and they are very good, but very “sensible” to worn out if your alignment is a little out of measure. Also, you must need to increase 3 lbs above the recommended, because they are RFT, so, with normal pressure they tend to worn out the inner and outter tread, like an underinflated normal tire. My rear tires 275/40 R20 have almost 28k miles on them, and still have 5/32. On the other hand, the front ones needed to be replaced by new Alenzas. BE AWARE: keep the pressure 3 lbs above and the alignment up to date. I’m almost buy the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 ZP (Zero Pressure), despite they be more smothly according to some reviews, but some of them said they become noiser after 10k, and may present some bubles on their laterals after some road impacts, and worn quickly. So, I decided to give another chance to Alenzas 001, despite they have a hard riding over pothole and other kind of obstacles, they are good on curves and cornering. I’ve never had any issues with the Alenzas, except the fronts worn out the inner and outer edges because of the “recommended pressure” and not to keep the allignment on day. This time I’ll be more aware about keep the pressure with nitrogen and the allignment every 10k miles.
Vehicle: 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30i Runflat Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 27,740
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FOSTER CITY, CA
Driving Style: Average
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Treadwear ratings show significant concerns, with many scoring 0-6 citing premature wear and needing early replacement. Some 7-10s note adequate dry traction, but rapid wear remains a common complaint.
October 19, 2025
...The tread wear was also unacceptably fast...
Profoundly bad tire. I feel compelled to warn people to stay away. They came equipped on my wife's 2024 BMW X4. Less than 10k miles on these tires but there's a reason I'm here today shopping for new tires. The car is less than 2 years old and we remove these tires/wheels for the winter. During the winter months the tires are stored inside a climate controlled garage. Despite that, these tires are weather checked, cracked and looking like they've been baked in the sun for years. Maybe there was something wrong with the compound when they were manufactured because they're dry, brittle and cracked to the point that the sidewall just split on one of them - resulting in a complete loss of air within seconds. The tread wear was also unacceptably fast. Three months ago, I complained to the dealer about the cracking but they told me to go to an authorized Bridgestone retailer. I tried and the local retailer essentially agreed with me that the tires looked bad but said there's no way Bridgestone would honor the warranty. Given that, this is likely to be the last Bridgestone tire I will own.
My recommendation is to buy something else. Really, anything else would be better.
Vehicle: 2024 BMW X4 M40i Runflat Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: HOUGHTON, MI
Driving Style: Easy Going
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May 28, 2026
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Great price on tires but tread wear is terrible. Replaced 2 sets of tires in less than two years...
Great price on tires but tread wear is terrible. Replaced 2 sets of tires in less than two years. Probably due to weight of my suv plus tread wear life of tires. Decided to purchase due to price only. Will definitely not purchase for full price.
Vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BURLINGAME, CA
Driving Style: Average
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December 30, 2025
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...These tires are crap, they wore out before 17000 miles...
I took them to the dealer and they said the tires were worn already, they said it is likely the torque and performance style of the vehicle and asked me if I drive aggressively. I don’t, I drive average, but safely. These tires are crap, they wore out before 17000 miles and now at the tire center, they even said the factory tires purchased with the vehicle are cheap. So now Bridgestone, will be ever buy your tires again. Thanks
Vehicle: 2023 BMW X3 M40i
Miles Driven on Tires: 16,750
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: GAITHERSBURG, MD
Driving Style: Average
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