Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent averages a finish of 3rd.
2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test P3 of 30
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent shared third place in Tire Rack's snow ranking, but no tyre matched its measured grip across snow and ice. For a driver who wants the all-terrain that grips best in winter, this 3PMSF on-road all-terrain was the strongest all-round performer in the data.
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Where the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P6 of 12 | 55% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P7 of 12 | 45% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P4 of 12 | 73% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P2 of 12 | 91% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P5 of 12 | 64% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P3 of 12 | 82% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P1 of 30 | 100% | 1 |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P1 of 30 | 100% | 1 |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P1 of 12 | 100% | 1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P3 of 30 | 93% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P1 of 30 | 100% | 1 |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P2 of 30 | 97% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 2 | P2 of 7.5 | 91% | 1 |
| Subj. Noise | 2 | P2.5 of 7.5 | 86% | 1 |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
Compare with All-Terrain T/A KO3 |
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Cooper Discoverer Stronghold A/T
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated November 3, 2026.
The Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent has a strong winter record for an all-terrain tyre. In Tire Rack's 2026 comparison it shared third of 30 overall, with the shortest snow braking and acceleration distances, the shortest ice stop and second-quickest ice traction. It was also fastest in snow handling in Tire Rack's 2024 test, where drivers found it quick to steer and well balanced. On wet roads it placed second of 12 for braking in 2024, although its wet handling lap was fifth. In the 2025 Tyre Reviews comparison it finished second of three and was the quietest and most comfortable, while Tire Rack placed it third for comfort in 2024.
The exceptions are mainly in its dry-road responses. Tyre Reviews ranked it last of three for subjective dry and dirt handling in 2025, noting soft steering and reduced body control. Tire Rack also reported delayed steering and frequent failures in the emergency lane change in 2024, when dry braking was sixth of 12. Ride quality was not uniformly praised: Tire Rack found it firm over small, repetitive bumps, despite its good comfort placing. The testers also found either axle could slide on the wet track. The 2025 comparison used a heavier load-range variant, so its road manners should not be assumed identical to those of the 2024 tyre.
accelerated in the shortest distance on snow- 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (2026)
strong wet and snow grip - particularly in the standard-load variant- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
stopped shortest on ice and was the second quickest to pull away on ice- 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (2026)
comfort and noise levels are the best of the three by a clear margin- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
It stopped in the shortest distance on snow- 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (2026)
comfort and noise levels are the best of the three by a clear margin- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
reduced body control- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
softer steering- Which is Best? BFGoodrich All Terrain KO3 vs Bridgestone AT Ascent vs Cooper Stronghold AT (2025)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent shared third place in Tire Rack's snow ranking, but no tyre matched its measured grip across snow and ice. For a driver who wants the all-terrain that grips best in winter, this 3PMSF on-road all-terrain was the strongest all-round performer in the data.
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent Enlighten is the tyre for the driver who spends the vast majority of their time on tarmac and needs mild off-road capability without sacrificing on-road refinement. Its comfort and noise levels are the best of the three by a clear margin, and the Tire Rack data suggests strong wet and snow grip - particularly in the standard-load variant. The softer steering and reduced body control are the price of that comfort, but for the average truck or SUV owner covering 90% of their miles on paved roads, those trade-offs are unlikely to matter. This is a tyre that will appeal to a very broad audience.
The Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent finished fourth overall. It is one of the strongest tyres here for snow handling and wet braking, but its dry handling holds it back.
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