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Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra vs Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 13 + 35 owner reviews. How we score

Alenza AS Ultra is ahead, 69–64

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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. 70

    Dry

    Alenza AS Ultra +8
    62
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online7259

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.5 = 70

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 64.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 62

    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 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 72

    Wet

    Alenza AS Ultra +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7364

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 71.4 (est.) + 40% × 72.7 = 72

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 66

    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 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 70

    Snow

    Alenza AS Ultra +7
    63
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7159

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 70.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 70

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 63

    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 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 69

    Comfort

    Alenza AS Ultra +7
    62
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6855

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 69

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.9 = 62

    No road tests of comfort for Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 65

    Noise

    Roadian HTX RH5 +3
    68
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6170

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 65

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 68

    No road tests of noise for Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 62

    Treadwear

    Roadian HTX RH5 +3
    65
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5965

    Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 62

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 65

    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 0.31).

    No road tests of treadwear for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 69

    Handling (owners)

    Alenza AS Ultra +10
    59
    Why this score
    SourceAlenza AS UltraRoadian HTX RH5
    Reviews found online6959
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Alenza AS UltraNexen Roadian HTX RH5
Relative Score 69 64
Dry 70 62
Wet 72 66
Snow 70 63
Comfort 69 62
Noise 65 68
Treadwear 62 65
Handling (owners) 69 59

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Headline score

Alenza AS Ultra

Roadian HTX RH5

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 Roadian HTX RH5

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
CategoryAll SeasonAll-Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available4644
Rim diameters16″ – 22″15″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″11/32″
UTQG800 A A640 A A
Treadwear warranty80,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi
Sizes in common2020

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5

Winner: Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra — better handling, dry and snow. Pick the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 if noise and treadwear matter most to you. Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra scores 69 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra scores 70 vs 62 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra scores 70 vs 63 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra scores 69 vs 62 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
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Tire B · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
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Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Which is better in the wet, Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra, 72 vs 66 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra, 70 vs 62 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra, 70 vs 63 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5, 68 vs 65 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra, 69 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Alenza AS Ultra or Roadian HTX RH5?

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5, 65 vs 62 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