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Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra vs Continental SecureContact AW — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 13 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

SecureContact AW is ahead, 79–65

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Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 66

    Dry

    SecureContact AW +12
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 74 (est.)
    Reviews found online6583

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 66

    SecureContact AW: 60% × 74.1 (est.) + 40% × 82.9 = 78

    No road tests of dry for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for SecureContact AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 69

    Wet

    SecureContact AW +16
    85
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 81 (est.)
    Reviews found online6990

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 69

    SecureContact AW: 60% × 81.1 (est.) + 40% × 89.8 = 85

    No road tests of wet for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for SecureContact AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 70

    Snow

    SecureContact AW +7
    77
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 74 (est.)
    Reviews found online6982

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 68.9 = 70

    SecureContact AW: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.3 = 77

    No road tests of snow for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for SecureContact AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 64

    Comfort

    SecureContact AW +14
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online6283

    Alenza AS Ultra: 40% × 67.3 (est.) + 60% × 62.1 = 64

    SecureContact AW: 40% × 71.5 (est.) + 60% × 83 = 78

    No road tests of comfort for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for SecureContact AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 62

    Noise

    SecureContact AW +9
    71
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5677

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 56 = 62

    SecureContact AW: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 77.3 = 71

    No road tests of noise for Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 54

    Treadwear

    SecureContact AW +21
    75
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 59 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online4681

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 46.4 = 54

    SecureContact AW: 60% × 71.7 (est.) + 40% × 80.8 = 75

    No road tests of treadwear for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for SecureContact AW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 63

    Handling (owners)

    SecureContact AW +19
    82
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraSecureContact AW
    Reviews found online6382
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Alenza AS UltraContinental SecureContact AW
Relative Score 65 79
Dry 66 78
Wet 69 85
Snow 70 77
Comfort 64 78
Noise 62 71
Treadwear 54 75
Handling (owners) 63 82

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Alenza AS Ultra

Pros

  • Strong traction on both wet and dry road surfaces
  • Improved ride comfort and handling compared to some factory-installed alternatives
  • Capable performance in varied weather conditions for some users

Cons

  • Reports of premature tread wear and short service life
  • Noticeable road noise compared to other premium tires
  • Inconsistent performance in severe winter conditions, particularly on ice and deep snow
All owner themes in the Alenza AS Ultra review

Tire B SecureContact AW

Pros

  • Significantly reduced road noise and smooth highway cruising
  • Excellent wet weather traction and cornering confidence
  • Solid grip and stability in light winter snow conditions

Cons

  • Slightly squirmy feel reported on long sweeping corners for larger vehicles
All owner themes in the SecureContact AW review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra B · Continental SecureContact AW
CategoryAll SeasonAll-Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4645
Rim diameters16″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″11 - 12/32″
UTQG800 A A700 A A
Treadwear warranty80,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi
Sizes in common1616

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra

Continental SecureContact AW

Winner: Continental SecureContact AW — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Continental SecureContact AW rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental SecureContact AW scores 75 vs 54 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental SecureContact AW scores 82 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental SecureContact AW scores 85 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental SecureContact AW scores 78 vs 64 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
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Tire B · Continental SecureContact AW
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Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Which is better in the wet, Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Continental SecureContact AW, 85 vs 69 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Continental SecureContact AW, 78 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Continental SecureContact AW, 77 vs 70 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Continental SecureContact AW, 71 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Continental SecureContact AW, 78 vs 64 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Alenza AS Ultra or SecureContact AW?

Continental SecureContact AW, 75 vs 54 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology