Drivers describe the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport as a capable on-road SUV tyre with strong dry-road stability/handling and, in many higher-scoring reviews, impressive tread life when properly maintained. However, a substantial share of owners report high road noise and a less refined feel (harshness, tramlining or vague/odd steering), especially as the tyre wears. Wet performance is the most divisive trait: some find it secure, while many others report poor wet grip and aquaplaning, and several also note weak snow/mud traction.
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I use my Land Cruiser on a mix of country and main roads but about 10% of the time I am on farm tracks or off road. When on wet or dry surfaces, I have never felt that I was about to lose grip. Even braking in the wet it gives good confidence. I have the high wall 17" which give a slightly better ride than the 18" which I tried. 2-300 mile journeys are very comfortable and poor road surfaces do not affect the tyres as much as you might think. I run slightly over the tyre pressures and this helps me to get around 37mpg. Not bad for a 2.5 ton 4x4.
These came fitted to my pick up when I got it new. I have no issues with the comfort or noise. I've no idea what to say about the 'road grip' and 'progressiveness' because it's a pick up not a sports car. The issue is with wet grip. I am a car mechanic and a truck driver so I've driven a lot of things and these are by far the worst tyres ive ever experienced in the wet. They also love picking up stones and then throwing them down the side of my car when you pick up speed. I am not a fast driver but I am a confident driver who spends a lot of time on country roads but my confidence goes when the roads are wet. Not experienced them in snow yet and don't want to even with 4 wheel drive.
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Quite noisy. I really dont recommend these to owners who have cars with lite noise insulation like on my car. Dry grip is ok. Wet grip is also ok. Ride comfort is nod so bad either. But the steering response is quite strange. Seems like they are trying to resist against faster steering even on very low speeds. Something like "Ok ok...I will turn, but I really dont want to do that." And their only advantage according me is mileage. If you drive your SUV like SUV and not like a racing car then they will last.
These were standard on my company Nissan Q. Barely lasted 20k on the front. Rear ones lasted double as much and were replaced today with the front ones. The road noise is considerable and makes conversation with the passengers in the back seat almost impossible.
A review here for frustrated Skoda Yeti 4x4 and Octavia Scout drivers with 225/50/17 tyres fitted with the OE "fast road" tyres that Skoda UK orders with its models instead of a proper Crossover tyre that ought to come with such a vehicle! We should be grateful that Bridgestone at least offers us such a tyre type, as no other manufacturer has bothered and hence your only choice is whether to go with these or stick to a purely performance tyre.
Firstly, ignore 90% of the reviews on here. Actual grip and "when new" noise levels are tested scientific facts and there's no point in arguing with TUV results or subjective magazine tests such as Auto Bild. This tyre fairs quite well in the 3 scientific tests conducted so far, so as Crossover tyres go it's not a bad one.
Should you switch to it when your OE tyres wear out? In a nutshell, Yes, if you live in the countryside like myself and need a bit of Off-road, Rough road or light snow confidence. No, if you live in areas that suffer from regular deep snow and ice, get some full-on Winter tyres instead!
Compared to Skoda's OE fitted performance tyres you"ll find : a slight drop off in hard cornering grip, a noticeable drop in damp road braking, but not much difference in dry road braking. On the plus side, aquaplaning resistance and straight line tracking in standing water is better, wet grass and mud grip is massively better, and uphill traction and steering in snow far better (although braking on snow is still weak). Ride Comfort in cold conditions is also good, as the rubber doesn't go so hard in freezing weather as a performance summer tyre. I've seen no difference in actual economy readings compared to the previous sport tyres.
Wear rate has been 20% better than the Dunlop Sports my Yeti came with, and Michelins I subsequently tried. I'm getting 25k from Fronts and 35k from Rears, and the tyre doesn't get too noisy with wear too, unlike the Dunlops which droned badly after 15k.
Overall, I'll stick with these for a 3rd set as the upsides on a 4x4 outweigh the downsides, and there's no competitor right now, as it looks as if Michelins potentially excellent new CrossPilot is a purely on-road tyre.
These were the factory fitted tyres on my VW Tiguan, grip ok in dry but very poor in wet weather. Also the ride quality is poor on these tyres and quite a lot of road noise too. I also have winter tyres on which the car handles much better and is quieter and more comfortable compared to these summer tyres. Also disappointed that VW fit such poor tyres to a 4x4 vehicle.
These are fitted to a Tiguan 2.0TDi with 140 bhp and they perform very well indeed in the dry, ok but with some reservations in the wet. Never tried snow but would NOT be keen given that it slides in the wet. So far 14,000 km and minimum wear.
On my Audi Q5 which I bought in August 2012 , had Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sports. 235/55R19,
These tires are the original tires that were on my car when I bought it. My q5 has travelled 21500 klm , and I think they are 70% worn , been an SUV I have the tires rotated about 4 times a year, or every 3000 k's . I think these tires are great they are great in wet and dry conditions, they ride smooth and quiet , and looked after they will do the distance... I will definitely buy these tires again ...
