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Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

DriveGuard Plus is a unique run-flat tire that offers all-round performance

The Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is a run-flat all-season tire tailored for coupes, sedans, CUVs, and SUVs, prioritizing comfort, quiet rides, and reliable 3-season traction with light snow capability. Launched alongside the Bridgestone WeatherPeak, it answers a key question: Why two all-season tires? Bridgestone splits customer needs—DriveGuard Plus focuses on smooth, run-flat convenience for daily drivers, while WeatherPeak targets harsh winters with aggressive 4-season grip. Ideal for urban commuters and light-adventure seekers, the DriveGuard Plus shines with its refined handling and puncture-resistant design, letting drivers bypass roadside emergencies. However, if deep snow or icy roads dominate your climate, opt for WeatherPeak’s winter prowess. For those valuing plush rides and run-flat security over extreme cold-weather performance, the DriveGuard Plus delivers. Discover if this balance of comfort, safety, and versatility suits your drive!

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
Best forWarm & squishy regions,
durability-focused drivers,
smooth driving
ProsJack of all trades,
satisfying light-snow traction for a non-3PMSF tire,
Repairable
ConsPoor cold weather performance
VehicleSUV,
CUV,
Sedan,
Coupe
Available Sizes16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
(Check if it fits your vehicle)
Test Reportvs ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus3
(May 23, 2022)
Made InUS,
Mexico,
Japan
LabelsNone
Warranty65,000 miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is one of the best run-flat tires for mostly warm and squishy regions. This tire offers a smooth but a bit noisy driving experience. While it performs perfectly in wet and dry conditions, its winter performance is limited to light snow traction. Even though Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus lasts longer than most run-flat tires, it’s not the best option if fuel efficiency is your priority.

NOTE: DriveGuard Plus run-flat tires are only recommended for vehicles that are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.

In case of any puncture, you can still use Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus 50 miles at 50 mph.

If you can keep the 15 Psi after the puncture, Bridgestone run-flat tires are repairable.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

  • How to keep tire noise down:
    https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
  • Fuel-Efficiency:
    https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
  • Tire rating charts & reviews
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
  • Tire test report
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests
Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
(Test Report – Check Price)

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
(Test Report – Check Price)
Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
(Test Report – Check Price)
Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
(Test Report – Check Price)
Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
(Test Report – Check Price)
4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
(Test Report – Check Price)
Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
(Test Report – Check Price)
Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
(Check Price)
Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
(Test Report – Check Price)
Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
(Test Report – Check Price)
Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
(Test Report – Check Price)
Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
(Test Report – Check Price)
Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)
Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
(Test Report – Check Price)
Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
(Test Report – Check Price)
Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
(Test Report – Check Price)
Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Test Report – Check Price)
Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Test Report – Check Price)
Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
(Test Report – Check Price)
Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)
Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

  • Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
  • Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
  • Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
  • Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
  • Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
  • Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
  • BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

  • https://tireterrain.com/best-all-weather-tires-for-snow/
  • https://tireterrain.com/bridgestone-vs-michelin/
  • https://tireterrain.com/best-michelin-tires-for-suv/

Table of Contents

Run-Flat Technology

I generally don’t talk about this kind of thing in my articles but this tire is special for me.

Bridgestone is the originator of run-flat tires. For this reason, as a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently say that they don’t want to stop being the best run-flat tire manufacturer.

I personally found run-flat tires a bit fragile because of their extra stiff sidewalls.

So, the fragile part is caused by the stiffness difference between the tire shoulders and sidewalls. When this difference is too much, this causes too much force at some specific locations and if anything hit that spot, you have a new flat tire. But, run-flat, lol.

In this case, manufacturers have to decide something. They can fix this issue by using stiff shoulder blocks and sacrificing some of the good on-road manners (road noise, smooth driving), or they can use fluffier shoulder blocks and make the tire open to any damage.

Of course, they choose the second option but this one is different.

It seems like Bridgestone is keeping up with the idea behind the run-flat tires. Safety. So, they use stiff shoulder blocks on this tire.

In my point of view, Bridgestone Drive Guard Plus is gonna be announced as the best run-flat tire soon. It’s not going to be the most smooth or quiet one, it’s gonna be the most durable and trustworthy one for sure.

Pro Tip: If you’d like to learn more about the difference between run-flat and regular tires, you can check this article out!

Handling

Since we’ve already talked about the stiff shoulder blocks, let’s move on with the handling.

Handling could be evaluated under two different dimensions. Steering response and cornering stability.

While the steering response is related to pattern design, regarding cornering stability, the stiff and durable shoulder blocks and sidewalls do most of the job.

Steering Response

Steering response generally is an issue of all-terrain or winter tires.

While winter tires offer slower steering response because of their fluffy compound, all-terrain tires have tons of void area on the tread, and this decrease the response time dramatically.

So, I think we all understand the crucial metrics out here. Stiff compound and compact tread.

The center rib on the tread plays a big role out here. Especially if the compound is soft. Luckily, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has 640UTQG which is a highly acceptable number for a decent steering response. In fact, the number is higher than most all-season tires in the market which means Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has a stiff compound.

If I’ve to come back to the center rib, a continuous and relatively less siped center rib works best in this case. Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has neither. Yet, its stiff compound and compact pattern do the work.

Since Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is only available on V, W, and H speed rates, compound stiffness is way much more important than continuous center rib.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus provides a satisfying steering response.

Cornering Stability

I’ve never seen someone complaining about the cornering stability of the run-flat tires.

Cornering stability is related to strong and solid internal structures. In this case, stiff shoulders and thick sidewalls do the most work.

I’ve already talked about the stiff shoulder blocks, regarding thick sidewalls, run-flat tires have a thick sidewall because of their nature.

The robust shoulder section stays stable while cornering, besides that, its tread compound is also stiff enough.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus offers extremely stable cornering. I highly recommend this tire for aggressive drivers.

Wet Performance

Take a close look at its pattern, you can clearly see the extra sipes

The wet performance of all-season tires is generally good. But it is very important to divide the wet performance into two in this regard.

Hydroplaning resistance and wet traction.

While hydroplaning resistance is more important for aggressive drivers, wet traction is crucial if you have a bit softer driving habit.

Let’s analyze them one by one!

Wet Traction

Wet traction is mostly related to compound stiffness.

In this case, the best way to check this out is the UTQG rating.

UTQG rating has 3 digits numbers and two letters come after that. For instance, the UTQG rating of Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is 640AA.

While 640 means that DriveGuard Plus lasts 6.4 times more than the test default tire, first A means it provides one of the best-wet traction. The second A means it resists heat perfectly. I’ll come back here in the longevity section.

So, according to my past experiences, if the tire has below 700 UTQG, it provides decent wet traction. But, this isn’t the only thing to take a look at.

When it comes to tread design, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is perfectly optimized. You can clearly see the full-depth sipes and notches. These notches and sipes increase the amount of biting edges and provide better traction on slippery ground.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus could be on your list if wet traction is your priority. It’s great in this case.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the key to safe wet driving. It’s simply the water evacuation capability of the tires’ tread. If the tread holds the water inside, at one point, while wheeling, the tire loses connection to the surface and you feel this floating feeling. Especially, if you ever bread on puddles, you probably experience this.

Well, this metric is crucial. Especially for aggressive drivers because the chance of hydroplaning correlates with velocity.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has a trustworthy design in this case. It has 4 circumferential grooves that throw the water out. Better than that, it has an open shoulder block design that increases the water evacuation capability.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus offers reliable hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Bridgestone even doesn't show the winter performance of this tire on their official website. Because this tire isn't built for winter.

The winter performance of all-season tires should be well analyzed.

Unlike most people think, these tires aren’t built for winter performance. In fact, they perform best above 7 Celcius (44.6 Fahrenheit) degrees.

This doesn’t mean these tires can’t perform on the snow but their maximum performance on the snow is average.

Still, dividing winter performance by three is the best way to analyze it.

Light-Snow Traction

Light-snow traction is the only metric you should look at if you’re going to buy all-season tires. I isolate all-weather tires in this case because all-weather tires are marked with 3PMSF which means their compound is resistant to cold weather. If you’d like to learn the difference between these two, I briefly talked about it in this article.

So, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus doesn’t have a 3PMSF marking. Hence, the maximum performance you should expect from this tire is average.

Well, luckily, it provides one of the best light snow traction among the competitors.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus’s divided ribs (looks like ribs but it contains lugs) and open shoulder blocks provide enough biting edges for light snow traction. Hence, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is a trustworthy tire on light snow.

Deep-Snow Traction

All-season tires sometimes can handle deep snow. In this case, a bit aggressive pattern (lugged-type like Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus) works better.

In my point of view, tread depth is highly important regarding deep snow traction. Since Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has a shallow tread, it has limited deep snow traction.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus doesn’t suitable for a long-range trip on the above 3-4” of snow. However, its C and E-shaped rib lugs create a good amount of horizontal and vertical biting edges.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus can take you out of occasional snow but this isn’t a winter-dedicated tire. Limiting winter time usage is best for your safety.

Ice Traction

Due to its stiff compound, I don’t recommend using this tire on ice.

If you need ice or slush traction, you need a dedicated winter tire, at least an all-weather tire.

Riding Comfort

After the radial tires entered the market, the comfort of the tires increased to a high level. Indeed, it’s really hard to find a rough-ride tire on the market.

So, while reading this section, please keep in mind that the worst tire in the market is average regarding riding comfort.

Internal structure does most of the work in this case.

Regarding internal structure, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus contains one nylon cap over the two-ply polyester casing. Hence, it absorbs the road forces very well. Besides that, it has relatively lower tread depth which is a huge advantage for a smooth driving experience.

I’m not going to say it’s the best one but for a run-flat tire, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus offers insane riding comfort.

Road Noise

So, the robust shoulders I love are the disadvantage in this case.

The noise reduction of the tires is related to the center section void area. For the all-season tires, less void area means rib type pattern.

Well, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus has a rib-type pattern but these ribs are divided into lugs. Moreover, as you can see its shoulder blocks are also dived into smaller blocks.

Due to its blocky pattern and robust shoulder blocks, Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is a noisy tire in cold weather. The noise level will be acceptable in warm weather but below 7 Celcius degrees (at or below 40º F), I’m pretty sure you’ll need to turn up the volume of the radio a bit.

Longevity

Long-lasting isn’t a common feature for run-flat tires due to their heavier internal structure. So, expecting a long-lasting tread life is a bit of dreaminess.

Well, it has advantages and disadvantages in this case.

First of all, the tire has a blocky pattern which means it tends to wear unevenly. Yet, the stiff compound is an advantage in this case.

So, it has a stiff compound but it has tons of biting edges which creates too much force and the tire wears quickly. Besides, those run-flat tires are heavy tires. They wear faster than normal all-season tires.

I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be the strong contester between the run-flat all-season tires. Yet, if you prefer long-lasting rubber to safety, you better don’t prefer RFT (run-flat tires).

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel efficiency is similar to longevity.

In this case, a stiff compound provides lower rolling resistance. However, as I’ve mentioned above, the notched pattern needs more power to roll, hence, this feature decreases the fuel efficiency a bit.

If you’re buying a run-flat tire, I suppose you don’t care too much about MPG.

For those who care, I strongly believe that this tire is one of the most fuel-efficient run-flat tires on the market. Its compound is far away stiff compared to competitors.

Sizes

16”17”18”19”
205/55R16
91V SL BSW
640 A A
205/45R17
88W XL BSW
640 A A
225/40R18
92W XL BSW
640 A A
245/40R19
98W XL BSW
640 A A
205/50R17
93V XL BSW
640 A A
235/40R18
95W XL BSW
640 A A
245/55R19
103H SL BSW
640 A A
205/55R17
91V SL BSW
640 A A
235/55R18
100V SL BSW
500 A A
215/45R17
91V XL BSW
640 A A
245/45R18
96W SL BSW
640 A A
215/50R17
95V XL BSW
640 A A
255/35R18
94W XL BSW
640 A A
215/55R17
94V SL BSW
640 A A
225/45R17
91W SL BSW
640 A A
225/55R17
97V SL
BSW 640 A A
225/65R17
102H SL
BSW 640 A A
235/65R17
104H SL BSW
640 A A
255/40R17
94V SL BSW
640 A A

Spec

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus Spec
VehicleSUV,
CUV,
Sedan,
Coupe
Available Sizes16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
Test Reportvs ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus3
(May 23, 2022)
Made InUS,
Mexico,
Japan
LabelsNone
Warranty65,000 miles
PricesCheck Price Section to See Possible Best Prices

Price

 The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchases
  • Highest-rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bridgestone-driveguard-plus

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, and they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-driveguard-plus

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/driveguard-plus

Amazon

  • Fast and free shipping (mostly in a day)
  • Get your tires shipped to a selected service center or get them installed at home or work (how does it work?)
  • Installation on Mavis Discount Tire (15$ per tire) 
  • Installing new stem valves supplied by pro
  • Balancing your tires
  • Road/safety test
  • Since Amazon provides wholesale and affordable prices, they don’t offer a road hazard warranty

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bridgestone+driveguard+plus

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire-buying process.

Conclusion

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus is a jack of all trades but a master of wet driving and smooth riding.

This is rare because run-flat tires generally fail on one feature. Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus isn’t one of them.

Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
Best forWarm & squishy regions,
durability-focused drivers,
smooth driving
ProsJack of all trades,
satisfying light-snow traction for a non-3PMSF tire,
Repairable
ConsPoor cold weather performance
VehicleSUV,
CUV,
Sedan,
Coupe
Available Sizes16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
(Check if it fits your vehicle)
Test Reportvs ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus3
(May 23, 2022)
Made InUS,
Mexico,
Japan
LabelsNone
Warranty65,000 miles

I hope the article was helpful. If you need any further support, please leave a comment below section.

Filed Under: All-Season Tagged With: bridgestone, DriveGuard Plus, Review

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 8 Comments

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is a touring all-season tire that is specially designed for SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks looking for a cozy riding experience. Since Alenza AS Ultra holds the shining features of Bridgestone’s hero products, it promises great white hope for those who want an all-in-one package. Let’s dig into it!

Alenza AS Ultra before mounting
Before mounting
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Best forCrossover/SUV owners who are looking for cozy 4 season traction expect ice,
longevity
Test Reportvs CrossContact LX25 & Crossclimate2
(September 7, 2021)
CategoryCrossover/SUV Touring All-Season
VehicleSUVs,
crossovers
passenger-oriented light-trucks
Available Sizes (Rim)16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”
(Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight25 – 41 lbs
Made InUSA
LabelsM+S
Warranty80,000 Miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is an expert on dry and wet traction. Moreover, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers huge light snow traction and enough severe winter traction that can get you out of unexpected winter conditions. Though, what makes it special is its huge wear life. It also offers 80,000 miles wear life warranty. However, it provides a bit stiff and slightly noisy ride.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

  • How to keep tire noise down:
    https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
  • Fuel-Efficiency:
    https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
  • Tire rating charts & reviews
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
  • Tire test report
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests
Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
(Test Report – Check Price)

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
(Test Report – Check Price)
Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
(Test Report – Check Price)
Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
(Test Report – Check Price)
Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
(Test Report – Check Price)
4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
(Test Report – Check Price)
Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
(Test Report – Check Price)
Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
(Check Price)
Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
(Test Report – Check Price)
Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
(Test Report – Check Price)
Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
(Test Report – Check Price)
Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
(Test Report – Check Price)
Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)
Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
(Test Report – Check Price)
Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
(Test Report – Check Price)
Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
(Test Report – Check Price)
Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Test Report – Check Price)
Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Test Report – Check Price)
Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
(Test Report – Check Price)
Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)
Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

  • Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
  • Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
  • Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
  • Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
  • Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
  • Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
  • BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

  • https://tireterrain.com/best-all-weather-tires-for-snow/
  • https://tireterrain.com/bridgestone-vs-michelin/
  • https://tireterrain.com/best-michelin-tires-for-suv/

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

The dry performance of all-season tires can be evaluated under two different categories. While one of them is dry traction and it’s kinda easy to provide, on the other hand, the other feature handling sometimes causes some issues due to expended void area and notched rubber.

Let’s see what Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra promises regarding traction and handling.

Dry Traction

Alenza AS Ultra has a new high-silica compound which means a huge grip improvement in wet and snowy conditions. Since dry traction needs way much less biting edges than snow and wet performance, all-season touring tires generally don’t have any traction issues on dry ground.

However, regarding Alenza AS Ultra, the over traction. Alenza AS Ultra is a heavy-weight tire. Hence, its rolling resistance is high. So, you may feel a slight delay while starting.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra provides unique dry traction and braking. However, its starting capability is average.

Handling

Handling can be evaluated under two different dimensions. Steering response and cornering stability.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is molded to a symetric pattern. It has a 2-ply polyester casing under this pattern and this is a huge advantage for better cornering stability. Well, this tire is also designed for a light-trucks. Therefore, it needs tough sidewalls. As a consequence of strong sidewalls, it has decent cornering stability.

Regarding steering response, I can’t say it’ll be the same as your summer touring tires, though, it has a highly appreciated steering response for a heavyweight and over-siped tire.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers above-average handling features. Yet, It has a minor tramline issue. I’ll talk about it in the ride comfort section.

Wet Performance

Wet performance is where this tire is shown up. Its compound, tread design, all fits unique wet performance.

Since this tire can be used on different kinds of vehicles, I’m going to evaluate wet performance under two different layers.

Wet Traction

Due to its high-silica compound and over-siped rubber, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers alpha-plus wet traction.

However, this doesn’t mean it provides decent handling at high speed. Due to safe handling at high velocity, the tire needs hydroplaning resistance.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the water evacuation capability of the tire. If the tire holds water inside of the tread, at high speed, you may lose contact with the surface and that might cause vital accidents. So, this part is highly important, especially for aggressive drivers.

Due to its wide vertical grooves and full-depth small horizontal grooves, Alenza AS Ultra offers highly stable hydroplaning resistance. I strongly recommend it if you’re living in a rainy region.

Winter Performance

Alenza AS Ultra's grip capabilty is hugeee!

The winter performance of all-season tires is misunderstood. All-season tires are built to perform under 7 Celcius degrees. So, their winter performance is highly limited compared to winter or all-weather tires.

So, winter performance can be divided into three. Light snow, deep snow, and ice. Normally, all-season touring tires only can handle light snow, yet, Alenza AS Ultra has a bit more.

Note: Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra doesn’t have 3PMSF marking.

Light-Snow Traction

Light snow traction is similar to wet traction. It’s related to notches and compound selection mostly.

Due to high silica compound and over-siped tread, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra can handle the light snow with ease. In that case, its rugged tread grooves helps it clean itself. Hence, this tire has an amazing light-snow performance.

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep-snow traction is where this tire stays slightly behind. Even though its extended void area and high angled inner rib sipes work well for deep snow, its tread depth is shallow for deep snow traction.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra has average deep snow traction. I don’t recommend using it on deep snow after half of its tread life(5/32”).

Ice-Traction

So, it’s not possible to reach decent ice traction with this kind of huge void area. However, Alenza AS Plus has highly angled inner rib sipes and relatively narrower shoulder grooves. So, its ice performance is superior compared to its competitors.

Since I don’t recommend using an all-season tire on ice, it can take you out of unexpected situations, though, please don’t try to use it as a winter tire.

Riding Comfort

Bridgestone tires are a bit bumpy. Yet, they're perfect for a long-range of rides

As a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently say that stiff ride is the general problem of Bridgestone tires. The durable internal structure of Bridgestone tires causes this issue. Yet, I take this trade the whole day long.

Well, Alenza AS Ultra has a twin steel belt that provides stability and the nylon-reinforced ply that improves the stability at high-speed. So, it’s a sturdy tire.

Its huge durability causes a bit of a lack of flexibility and flex ride. However, the real issue is different.

Due to its shallow tread depth and kinda fluffy shoulder compound, Alenza AS Ultra tends to tramline.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra has a bit stiff ride.

Road Noise

Alenza AS Ultra uses the same technology that Bridgestone QuietTrack uses. This technology is similar to Pirelli’s noise reduction technology. The tire contains a thin foam layer and this layer decrease the noise frequency. Well, this is an advantage. However, I think this tire needs a bit more improvement.

Due to the wide void area ratio and high rolling resistance, the tire is a bit noisy. Yet, noise reduction tech pays its dues. Bridgestone Alenza Ultra isn’t quiet as a church mouse, yet, it totally worth sacrificing minor noise for huge winter traction.

Tread Life

The tire with low tread depth tends to wear more evenly

Just like Bridgestone’s President, Eric Seidel says customers want better wear life. So, it looks like wear life is what Bridgestone mainly focuses on for this tire.

Due to its relatively stiff and high-silica compound, symmetrical pattern, and high internal structure durability, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra offers one of the best wear life in the market. I strongly recommend it!

Note: The cut&chipping resistance of Alenza AS Ultra is highly acceptable. Though worth reminding, this isn’t an off-road tire. If you’ll use it off the road, your tread life might decrease.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Bridgestone offers various warranties for this product.

Treadwear: 80,000 miles and 5 years

Uniformity: It’s valid for the first 2/32” of wear

Manufacturer Special Warranty: 90 days buy&try guarantee

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Fuel Efficiency

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is a high-weight and high-rolling resistance tire. Therefore, it might improve fuel consumption.

Since I’m at the beginning of tread life, I didn’t observe any increase, yet, I think I’ll experience it soon.

Sizes

16”17”18”19”20”21”22”
265/70R16 112T SL BSW225/65R17 102H SL BSW235/55R18 100V SL BSW235/50R19 99V SL BSW235/45R20 100W XL BSW265/40R21 105V XL BSW275/45R22 112V XL BSW
245/65R17 107H SL BSW235/60R18 107V XL BSW235/55R19 105W XL BSW235/55R20 102V SL BSW275/40R21 107W XL BSW285/45R22 110H SL BSW
245/70R17 110T SL BSW235/65R18 106V SL BSW245/55R19 103V SL BSW245/50R20 102V SL BSW295/40R21 111W XL BSW
255/70R17 112S SL BSW245/60R18 105V SL BSW255/50R19 107W XL BSW245/60R20 107H SL BSW
265/65R17 112T SL BSW255/55R18 109W XL BSW255/55R19 111W XL BSW255/45R20 101W SL BSW
265/70R17 115T SL BSW255/60R18 112V XL BSW265/50R19 110W XL BSW255/50R20 109V XL BSW
255/65R18 111T SL BSW275/55R19 111V SL BSW255/55R20 107H SL BSW
255/70R18 113H SL BSW265/50R20 107V SL BSW
265/60R18 110V SL BSW275/40R20 106W XL BSW
265/65R18 114T SL BSW275/45R20 110W XL BSW
275/65R18 116T SL BSW275/50R20 113W XL BSW
275/55R20 113H SL BSW
285/50R20 112V SL BSW

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
  • Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bridgestone-alenza-as-ultra

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-alenza-as-ultra

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/alenza-a-s-ultra

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is a perfect option for those who need solid winter traction and long-lasting rubber. Moreover, its wet performance is superior to most all-season tires in the market. However, it provides a bit stiff ride. Well, in my point of view, this trade is acceptable. I highly recommend this tire for light truck users who are looking for a smooth ride and SUV and CUV users who are looking for an alpha plus wet and light-snow traction.

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Best forCrossover/SUV owners who are looking for cozy 4 season traction expect ice,
longevity
Test Reportvs CrossContact LX25 & Crossclimate2
(September 7, 2021)
CategoryCrossover/SUV Touring All-Season
VehicleSUVs,
crossovers
passenger-oriented light-trucks
Available Sizes (Rim)16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”
(Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight25 – 41 lbs
Made InUSA
LabelsM+S
Warranty80,000 Miles

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Filed Under: Passenger Tires Tagged With: bridgestone, Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra, Review

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack Review

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan 2 Comments

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is a grand touring all-season tire. This tire is designed for luxury cars, family sedans, coupes, crossovers, and minivans. As the name suggests, the main features of this tire are quietness and noise reduction capability. As a former Bridgestone engineer, I’m familiar with this tire. I can’t give you the confidential information but I can tell you what to expect from this tire. Let’s dig into it.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack Pattern
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Best forDry and squishy regions + light snow,
performance-oriented vehicle owners
Test Reportvs Crossclimate2 & Assurance ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus 3
(August 16, 2021)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
VehicleSUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
(Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight18 – 33 lbs
Made InUSA
LabelsM+S
Warranty80,000 Miles

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is a quiet and cozy tire. Even though it has a massive traction capability on wet and dry grounds, its winter performance is limited. Though, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack offers a massive wear life if you use them in the right operation. However, this tire will increase your MPG due to its massive gripping capability.

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

  • How to keep tire noise down:
    https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-noise
  • Fuel-Efficiency:
    https://www.discounttire.com/learn/rolling-resistance
  • Tire rating charts & reviews
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/rating-chart&reviews
  • Tire test report
    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests
Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
(Test Report – Check Price)

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
(Test Report – Check Price)
Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
(Test Report – Check Price)
Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
(Test Report – Check Price)
Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
(Test Report – Check Price)
4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
(Test Report – Check Price)
Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
(Test Report – Check Price)
Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
(Check Price)
Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
(Test Report – Check Price)
Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
(Test Report – Check Price)
Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
(Test Report – Check Price)
Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
(Test Report – Check Price)
Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)
Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
(Test Report – Check Price)
Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
(Test Report – Check Price)
Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
(Test Report – Check Price)
Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Test Report – Check Price)
Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Test Report – Check Price)
Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
(Test Report – Check Price)
Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
(Test Report – Check Price)
Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)
Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

If you’re in a hurry, here are the tires worth every penny;

  • Michelin Crossclimate 2 – Best for All-Round & Heavy Snow
  • Michelin Primacy Tour A/S – Best All-Round & Moderate Snow
  • Nokian WRG4 – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
  • Nokian WRG4 SUV – Best for Comfort & Heavy Snow
  • Bridgestone WeatherPeak – Best for All-Round & Moderate Snow
  • Goodyear ComfortDrive – Best All-Round & Light Snow
  • BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport – Best for Longevity & Light Snow

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

  • https://tireterrain.com/best-all-weather-tires-for-snow/
  • https://tireterrain.com/bridgestone-vs-michelin/
  • https://tireterrain.com/best-michelin-tires-for-suv/

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

All-season tires of premium brands like Bridgestone or Michelin generally don’t have any issue with dry performance. Well, I can’t say the same thing for summer tires because they’re likely to have spinning problems from time to time. So, in this section, I’ll mostly focus on steering response and cornering stability instead of traction.

Dry Traction

The first tip I can give you about this tire is siping density. You can clearly see that its siping density is higher than most all-season tires in the market. That feature gives it a huge traction capability, especially at dry surfaces.

I don’t think so but if dry traction is your concern, everything you need will be provided by Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack.

Steering Response

All-season tires sometimes have delays in steering. Well, this issue is mostly caused by aggressive design. For instance, new generation all-weather tires. These tires have exceedingly aggressive tread patterns due to increasing winter capability. Well, using asymmetric pattern and lugs are the easiest way to reach winter traction. In return, handling decreases if the internal structure doesn’t build perfectly.

However, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has a symmetrical pattern and believe me extremely solid internal structure. For this reason, it doesn’t have any steering delay at all. 

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is about the floating feeling while cornering at high speeds. You may skip this part if you’re not an aggressive driver.

Bridgestone tires are known for their stiff driving. Well, even though this reputation seems bad, actually, it’s a sign of tough internal structure. 

The internal construction of the Turanza QuietTrack comprises a single-ply, polyester casing supporting two steel belts. Bridgestone also covers this structure with nylon cap ply that is playing a crucial role in high-speed durability.

No more discussion, Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has one of the best cornering stability.

Wet Performance

Wide circumferential grooves enable decent wet performance

Wet performance is the main duty of all-season tires. These tires should perform under heavy rain or light snow. For this reason, manufacturers generally prefer softer compounds that increase gripping capability.

Things are bit different for Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack.

Wet Traction

Turanza QuietTrack doesn’t have a fluffy compound like its 3PMSF-marked competitors have. However, Bridgestone closes this gap with highly notched rubber. Well, that’s enough to cover wet traction. Yet, in my point of view, this design restricts its range of application(I’ll talk about it in other sections).

This tire has decent wet traction. It’s trustworthy.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is basically your tires’ water evacuation capability at high speeds. Though, it’s vital and not something to ignore.

In that case, circumferential grooves and open shoulder slots do most of the work. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has a unique pattern that can cut through the water on the ground and direct it to the shoulders. Hereby, the tire throws the water out with ease.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack has unique hydroplaning resistance.

Winter Performance

Even though these tires are called an all-season, in fact, they’re three-season tires.  If you need a 4 season traction, you should go with all-weather tires(learn more).

Indeed, all-season tires built intent only covers light snow. Moreover, their compound doesn’t work properly under 7 Celcius degrees. 

In my point of view, stiff compound selection doesn’t work well for winter performance. Its stiff compound becomes stiffer on cold days and that causes the loss of traction. Well-siped rubber covers some of this deficiency, though, if I’ll say it works perfectly, I’ll be dishonest.

If you’ll see snow very rarely, this tire can work for you. However, snowstorms(deep snow) and icy grounds aren’t their expertise.

You can also check TireRack’s test report out!

Road Noise

In-Groove Quiet Tracks

Road noise is caused by airflow inside grooves. I’ll keep all-terrain tires apart from this sentence. Lug-type patterns also make some noise. 

Let’s get back to the subject. Bridgestone uses specific technology on this tire. This technology is called in-groove quiet tracks. The idea behind this technology is the break the airflow and reduce airborne noise. When you combine it with optimized pitch sequencing, you’ll have one of the quietest tires on the market.

Bridgestone Turanze QuietTrack is quite like a church mouse.

Comfort

Comfort is Bridgestone’s tires’ weak point. I’m not saying they offer a rough ride. Yet, we’re all experienced stiff rides with these tires. Well, at least at the first couple of hundred miles.

This stiffness is caused by a tough internal structure. So, in my point of view, it totally worth it. The good news, Turanza QuietTrack doesn’t have this issue. It has a strong structure but its rounded contact patch(angled shoulders) reduces its stiffness significantly. Michelin also uses the same design to improve riding comfort. So, it’s proven.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is an exceedingly cozy tire.

Tread Life

I’ve mentioned the stiff compound and highly notched rubber before. The combination of these two actually narrows down Bridgestone QuietTrack’s application range regarding tread life.

First of all, these tires are touring tires. They’re not built for high-speed performance. So, if you’re an aggressive driver, I recommend you to stay away from this tire if you want a decent tread life.

When the fraction that sipes creates and stiff compound merge, it causes over-wearing on aggressive driving. However, these tires have a very satisfying tread life for daily driving.

These tires have solid tread life for long-range and smooth daily driving. However, its tread life is exceedingly damaged by aggressive driving. Please, put this into consideration before making a purchase.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Fuel Efficiency

This is the worst point of this tire. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is a heavy and stiff tire. Therefore, most probably, it’ll increase your MPG.

Warranty

Bridgestone offers 80,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product.

Bridgestone’s Warranty Manuel: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Sizes

15”16”17”18”19”20”
195/65R15205/55R16205/50R17 XL225/40R18 XL235/40R19 XL245/45R20 XL
205/65R15205/60R16215/45R17225/45R18245/40R19
205/65R16215/50R17 XL225/50R18 XL245/45R19
215/55R16215/55R17235/40R18 XL255/40R19 XL
215/60R16225/45R17235/45R18255/45R19 XL
225/60R16225/50R17235/50R18
225/55R17245/40R18
225/65R17245/45R18
235/45R17245/50R18
235/50R17
235/55R17
235/60R17
245/45R17 XL
245/50R17

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
  • Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bridgestone-turanza-quiettrack

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-turanza-quiettrack

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/turanza-quiettrack

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

Bridgestone Turanca QuietTrack is a solid tire. However, its specific design has some restrictions. You may follow the below points to see if it fits your application or not.

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Best forDry and squishy regions + light snow,
performance-oriented vehicle owners
Test Reportvs Crossclimate2 & Assurance ComfortDrive & P7 AS Plus 3
(August 16, 2021)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
VehicleSUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
(Ensure these tires fit your vehicle)
Weight18 – 33 lbs
Made InUSA
LabelsM+S
Warranty80,000 Miles

I hope this article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Filed Under: Passenger Tires Tagged With: bridgestone, Bridgestone Turanza Quiettrack, Review

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 vs WS90

Updated: April 18, 2025 by Emrecan Gurkan Leave a Comment

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 and WS90 are both studless ice/snow tires. Due to their wide product range, both can be used on sedans, coupes, minivans, and crossovers. Yet, Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 is discontinued. As a former Bridgestone engineer, I can confidently say that Bridgestone never discontinues a product unless having a new one with better performance. Let’s dig into it and see what changed in the new generation tire Blizzak WS90!

Blizzak WS90's wide shoulders work pretty well on deep snow
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Better forTraction and performance-focused drivers,
icy conditions
Riding comfort,
the regions with mild winter conditions
ProsBest stopping distance on ice and snow,
satisfying wet and dry traction,
great winter performance,
durability,
long-lasting rubber
Wet and light snow performance,
comfy riding
ConsSlightly noisy but better than previous WS80 seriesPoor tread life,
average severe winter performance

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Both tires are fuel-efficient. Blizzak WS90 has a longer tread life and a quieter ride. Moreover, its wet and dry ground performance is superior. Deep snow and ice are its expertise. On the other hand, Blizzak WS80 is a slightly better tire for light snow. It offers a slightly smoother ride than Blizzak WS90.

Note: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 and Blizzak WS80 are rated with severe snow labels (3PMFS). However, Bridgestone decided to discontinue Bridgestone Blizzak WS80.

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry performance isn’t hard to reach for winter tires. Due to their notched rubbers and softer compound, winter tires have a huge grip ability.

Due to their gripping ability, both tires have satisfying traction on dry grounds.

Where they separated is steering response and handling. In that case, a wider tread pattern always has an advantage. Hence, Blizzak WS90 takes one step ahead. Moreover, it has a stiffer compound. The stiffer compound provides better stability. However, it causes loosing of grip.

Blizzak WS90 has a better steering response and handling. On the other hand, Blizzak WS80 with a softer compound has a slightly better grip.

Wet Performance

Blizzak WS80 is higly notched tire. Hence, its biting capability is phenomenal

Wet performance is all about gripping and hydroplaning resistance.

Due to its narrower grooves, Blizzak WS90 can evacuate water more quickly and offer better hydroplaning resistance for high-velocity driving.

On the other hand, Blizzak WS80 with a softer compound has a better grip on wet. It supports this feature with well-placed sipes.

They both have different advantages in this section. Both are trustworthy options. Let’s say draw for this time.

Winter/Snow Performance

Snow performance is a priority of winter tires. It has two different dimensions. First, light snow. Second, deep snow.

Let’s start with light snow. Light snow performance is generally similar to wet performance. When heated tires touch the snow, it melts. Hence, instead of grip, tires tend to evacuate water. Due to its zigzag and huge amount of notches, Blizzak WS80 has a better performance on light snow. Moreover, its soft compound increases its gripping ability.

About the deep snow, the table turns. Blizzak WS90 with a closed center section can clean itself better than Blizzak WS80. Moreover, its staggered shoulders support the traction on deep snow.

Blizzak WS80 is a slightly better tire for light snow.

Blizzak WS90 is a slightly better tire for deep snow.

If you’re debating between all-weather and winter tires, I recommend you check this article out!

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Slightly better wet gripLonger tread life
Slightly better light snow tractionBetter ice tracion
Better thick snow traction
Less vocal tire

Ice Performance

Bridgestone redesigned Blizzak WS80 and made Blizzak WS90 only but only to improve the ice traction. 

Wider and more solid contact patch increases Bridgestone Blizzak WS90’s ice traction significantly. For this reason, it’s the winner of this section.

Tread Appearance

Blizzak WS90 is slightly wider

These two fellow looks similar at the first look. Yet, when you elaborate on them, you can see the differences in the patterns. 

First, contact patch. Blizzak WS90 has a narrower groove and less void area. Bridgestone made this alteration due to increased noise reduction. Moreover, it has a positive effect on frozen surface performance. They were aware that Blizzak WS80 is a vocal tire and has a poor ice grip. Well, alterations make sense. Yet, this change might cause lower traction on loose grounds.

About the width, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is a wider tire. It absorbs the traction disadvantages of a less void area with a broader design.

Secondly, center blocks. Blizzak WS90 has a wider and stiffer center section. Therefore, it has better stability and handling potential. On the other hand, the narrower center block of Blizzak WS80 offers a smooth ride.

Lastly, shoulders. A broader shoulder block of Blizzak WS90 offers better traction. Moreover, staggered outside shoulders increase the loose surface traction. 

Blizzak WS90 promises better overall performance with its optimized tread pattern. Yet, other variables like compound or internal structure might change this inference.

Tread Life

Bridgestone has already announced that Blizzak WS90 has 30% stiffer tread blocks. That means it has at least 30% better tread life. Moreover, unlike Blizzak WS80, Blizzak WS90 has connected blocks. This feature prevents uneven wearing. Evenly wearing always has a positive effect on tread life.

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 has longer tread life. Worth reminding, using winter tires under 7-celsius degrees will decrease your tire’s tread life.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Bridgestone doesn’t offer a treadwear warranty for these products. Yet, if you face uneven wearing at the first 2/32” of wear, you can replace your tire with the new one.

Comfort

Blizzak WS80 can chew the snow. Yet, its self-cleaning capability is limited

Comfort is mostly aligned with rubber stiffness. Well, I’ve already mentioned that Blizzak WS90 has a stiffer compound. Yet, a wider contact patch encounters the stiffness of its compound.

Due to their block-type design, these don’t offer the smoothest ride. Yet, they are both above average. If I have to pick one, I will go with Blizzak WS80 but the difference is fractional.

Road Noise

Due to its weensier void area, Blizzak WS90 is a less vocal tire. Moreover, its connected center section blocks work like a rib and make less noise.

Fuel Efficiency

Increased gas mileage is the enemy of winter tires. Due to their over-siped rubbers, they need more energy than touring tires to move on. 

Since both tires are winter tires, I’ve also checked the weight of these tires. Well, they are also equal in that case. 

Due to long-term users, both tires are decent regarding fuel-efficiency. You can confidently go both ways.

Specs

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
CategoryStudless Winter/Snow TireStudless Winter/Snow Tire
VehicleSedans, coupes, minivans, crossoversSedans, coupes, minivans, crossovers
Available Sizes (Rim)15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 19”14”, 15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 19”, 20”
Weight16 – 31 lbs17 – 29 lbs
Made InJoliette, Quebec , CanadaJoliette, Quebec , Canada
Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)Yes (3PMSF)
Warranty (P-metric)N/AN/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)N/AN/A
PricesCheck price section to see best possible pricesCheck price section to see best possible prices

Price

The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.

Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.

Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,

TireRack

  • Fast and Free shipping
  • Usually delivered in 1 day
  • Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
  • Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
  • Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
  • Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
  • 4.6/5 points on Google rate

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80: Not available

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-blizzak-ws90

DiscountTire

  • Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
  • 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
  • Free rotation and balancing
  • 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
  • Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
  • Almost all brands are available
  • Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
  • Frequent discounts and promotions

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80: Not available

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bridgestone-blizzak-ws90

SimpleTire

  • Free shipping
  • Delivered in 2 days
  • Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
  • Mobile installation option
  • 7 million customers since 2021
  • 4.7/5 points on Google rate
  • Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match

Bridgestone Blizzak WS80: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/blizzak-ws80

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90: https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/blizzak-ws90

While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.

Conclusion

Both tires are perfect picks for severe winter conditions.

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Better forTraction and performance-focused drivers,
icy conditions
Riding comfort,
the regions with mild winter conditions
ProsBest stopping distance on ice and snow,
satisfying wet and dry traction,
great winter performance,
durability,
long-lasting rubber
Wet and light snow performance,
comfy riding
ConsSlightly noisy but better than previous WS80 seriesPoor tread life,
average severe winter performance

I hope this article is helpful for those who are debating. If you have any further questions, please let me know. Have a safe ride!

Filed Under: Winter Tires Tagged With: bridgestone, Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, Comparisons

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