Bridgestone 265/45 R21 108H Alenza 001 AO 2024

Bridgestone Alenza 001 265/45 R21 108H XL AO is a premium summer SUV tyre developed for high-end SUVs and luxury crossovers, combining precise steering, highway stability, wet-road confidence and refined ride comfort. This specification uses a 265 mm section width, 45-series profile and 21-inch rim diameter. The 108 load index supports a maximum load of 1,000 kg per tyre, while the H speed rating is approved up to 210 km/h. The AO marking indicates Audi Original Equipment homologation, while XL identifies the reinforced construction.

About Bridgestone Alenza 001 265/45 R21 108H XL AO

The Bridgestone Alenza 001 is a premium highway-oriented summer tyre designed specifically for SUVs and luxury crossovers. Its 265/45 R21 configuration combines a wide footprint with a low 45-series profile, supporting precise steering and stable handling while maintaining the comfort expected from a premium SUV tyre. The exact size is available with XL reinforcement and Audi AO homologation. 

Precise handling and road stability

The Alenza 001 uses an optimized tread and rigid shoulder construction to support accurate steering and stable cornering. The wide 265 mm footprint helps maintain consistent road contact, while the low-profile 45-series construction contributes to responsive steering behaviour at highway speeds.

Dry-road performance

On dry pavement, the reinforced shoulder blocks and optimized contact footprint are designed to provide stable cornering and predictable steering response. The tyre is particularly suited to premium SUVs where confident highway handling and precise driver feedback are important.

Wet-road performance

Longitudinal drainage grooves help evacuate water from beneath the tread and support wet-road grip. The exact specification carries a European wet-grip rating of B, while its tread design is intended to maintain reliable contact on wet pavement and reduce the risk of aquaplaning. 

Comfort and road noise

The Alenza 001 is designed as a premium highway tyre with emphasis on refined driving comfort. Available specifications for this exact configuration list external rolling noise at 69 dB with an A noise classification. The optimized construction helps balance the responsive characteristics of a 21-inch low-profile tyre with the comfort requirements of premium SUVs. 

Fuel efficiency

The exact 265/45 R21 108H XL AO specification carries an A rating for fuel efficiency in the available European tyre-label data. Its optimized contact footprint and low rolling resistance characteristics are intended to reduce rolling losses while maintaining the handling characteristics expected from a premium SUV tyre. 

Audi AO homologation

The AO marking is an important specification for this product. AO indicates Audi homologation, meaning this particular tyre specification has been approved for Audi applications. Audi documentation also lists Bridgestone Alenza 001 265/45 R21 108H XL AO among the tyre combinations used for the Audi e-tron. Bridgestone Alenza 001 265/45 R21 108H XL AO is a premium summer SUV tyre with reinforced construction, precise steering, stable highway handling, strong wet-road control and Audi AO homologation.

Who should consider this Bridgestone?

Bridgestone Alenza 001 265/45 R21 108H XL AO is suited to premium SUV and luxury crossover drivers looking for precise steering, high-speed stability, strong wet-road performance and premium highway comfort. The AO homologation makes it particularly relevant when an Audi-approved specification is required. Before ordering, verify that the 265/45 R21 108H XL AO specification matches the vehicle manufacturer's approved tyre size, load index and speed rating.