Bridgestone Dueller H/L Allenza vs. Destination LE's

[gyates]

Anyone run these Dueller H/L Allenzas on their 2 wheel drive truck? I have Firestone Destination LE 2's now but am thinking about swapping using the 30 day swap that Firestone/Bridgestone allows. I like the Destinations except they are a little rough riding when cold and it concerns me for long-term usage a little as I look and see the number of weights they had to use to balance these new tires. Any thoughts? If you had the choice would you swap to the Dueller Alenza's H/L's? The Dueller's do cost a little more but I am willing to pay the difference if they are worth it based on experiences.

 

[Doctor CAD]

I have the Alenzas, very good tires. Destination is more of a generic tire.

 

[gyates]

Thanks for the reply DoctorCAD. I, too, am coming to that conclusion that the Detinations are ok but I do not feel they will go the distance. On tirerack I have seen several reviews of the Dueller Alenza by Sport Trac owners and they really like them as well. Probably going to swap them out and upgrade. I am willing to spend the difference for the Dueller Alenza's, just can't go all the way to Michelin LTX's.

 

[Hector Colon]

I have General Grabber AT2's and love them. Tire Rack has them on sale right now for $125 each.

 

[gyates]

Thanks 01GoldST. I actually ran some Grabber HTS and HATED them!! By 20k they were noisy and rode rough, especially for a highway tire. Since I do not off-road my 2 wheel drive one I am sticking with a highway tire. I actually went ahead and decided to swap to the Dueller H/L Allenza's this morning. As soon as I got to the shop they looked at me and said "you are swapping out aren't you".

 

[Gavin Allan]

BF Goodrich Long Trail T/As have always treated me very well. I will keep buying them for my vehicles. They are everything I look for in a tire.

 

[Duane Foster]

My '02 4x4 has Destination LEs. They are coming off before next winter! Good in several inches of snow, but no stopping or steering traction when it's slick.

 

[gyates]

Update - No regrets about switching to the Deuller H/L Alenzas!! Excellent tire for our 2 wheel drive trucks. Time will tell as far as longevity but I can say they ride as well as the Michellin LTX's we have on my wife's Explorer.