The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 is a premium all-terrain tire that feels notably road-focused, delivering strong dry performance and reassuring wet grip for the category. Drivers consistently highlight its quiet, comfortable motorway manners and confidence-inspiring handling, with efficiency often close to a road tire. Independent tests broadly back the dry-road strengths, but show a clear weakness when conditions turn wintry, particularly on snow.
In everyday use the AT002 comes across as an all-terrain option that prioritizes tarmac refinement: low noise, good ride comfort and predictable grip in both wet and dry are recurring themes, alongside reports of even wear and respectable fuel economy. It can also handle light off-road and occasional snow for some drivers, but this is where the combined picture becomes more nuanced. Comparative testing repeatedly places it behind key rivals on snow and broader winter safety, while wet performance is mixed-lateral wet grip can be competitive, yet wet braking and some aquaplaning measures lag. Off-road, it tends to offer decent traction on gravel and mixed surfaces rather than deep-surface bite, with weaker results in mud and less convincing loose-surface braking. A small number of users also mention softer sidewalls and a slightly floaty/understeery feel mid-corner, plus more noise on rougher surfaces. Overall, it's a strong choice for SUVs and 4x4s that spend most of their time on road in mixed weather, but it's not the best pick if regular snow or demanding mud traction is a priority.
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Owners say74%from 11 owner reviews80% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesValue, DryOff road, SnowRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.
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The Bridgestone Dueler A/T002 shows strong performance on paved roads. It handles wet surfaces well, ranking as the second-best tire in the test on wet asphalt, and its performance in the dry is also solid, where it stands out as a very good dry-braking tire. However, its overall ranking plummets to second-to-last place because of its capabilities on snow. In the snow evaluation, it was the weakest tire in the entire test group across braking, traction, and handling, which led to its final score being downgraded.
How good is the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 stops level with premium rivals, 4.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 70/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 stops 2.5% shorter than premium rivals, 3.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 95/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 stops 8.5% longer than premium rivals, 21.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 24.3% longer than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 0.6% worse than premium rivals, 12.9% worse than mid-range rivals and 17.5% worse than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 11/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the snow from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002's rolling resistance is 12.4% lower than premium rivals, 19.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 12.4% lower than budget rivals.
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 have?
In the US, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 300, with traction B and temperature B. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tire graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tire, graded 100, on the government test course. Bridgestone gives it no mileage warranty.
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What do owners say about the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002?
Across 11 owner ratings the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 averages 74%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 80% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 5.3 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 694 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 60% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 replace?
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 is the successor to the Bridgestone Dueler A/T 001 in Bridgestone's range.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 come in?
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 is available in 70 sizes, ranging from 195-285/16-80 R8-19.
Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002
Would these tires be suitable for a Subaru Forester e-Boxer of 2024? As I drive off road every day to and from my farm in a valley over a rather bad mountain track. Show moreWould these tires be suitable for a Subaru Forester e-Boxer of 2024? As I drive off road every day to and from my farm in a valley over a rather bad mountain track. It gets very slippery when wet. Show less
August 20, 2024
Yes, assuming you can get the correct size and load rating I believe the AT002 would be a great choice. Also worth checking out the other mild AT tires in the segment such as the Continental TerrainContact AT and Falken Wildpeak Trail.
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 Owner Reviews
Drivers of the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 largely report excellent wet and dry grip, confident handling, and surprisingly low noise for an all-terrain, with comfort and fuel economy close to road tires. Several praise snow and mild off-road traction and even tread wear. A minority critique notes soft sidewalls, mid-corner grip/understeer, and increased noise on older/gravel surfaces. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with road manners and wet grip as standout strengths.
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Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score74%
Comfort83%
Wet Grip80%
Dry Grip79%
Ice Grip78%
Snow Grip77%
Road Feedback73%
Handling68%
Wear53%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 87%
“I've been driving the Dueler on a 2024 Ford Ranger for five months. 255/60 R18 tires on the original rims. TUV registration is no problem, no speedometer adjustment required. First impressions before the onset of winter...”
“Driven 2000+km with them fitted on low mileage small 4x4 with upgraded suspension & they are close to being the worst Tires/Tires I have ever owned. And no matter what they say, the sidewalls on these are too soft and...”
“Dry and wet grip both very good, inspires safe and confident driving on slippery muddy wet roads. I was impressed by their performance in recent snow. Perform well in mild off road conditions. As all terrain tires go...”
After a long research and deliberation, I purchased these tires at Costco. The runner-ups were Falken Wildpeak AT4W and BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A. My old tire was Pirelli Scorpion A/T Plus.
My interest was good handling on bitumen, yet good grip on unsealed roads. I wanted a quiet and soft ride. These tires seemed to have combined it best. I like their understated sidewall appearance. The ride was soft and pliable.
The reviewer Ozeman has reviewed these A/T002 tires (and other in the list). He said the tires had a low grip in the mid-corner. I might have felt something of the kind, but it would be hard to tell from the other tires.
I forewent the Falken tires because I thought they would be worse handling on the bitumen because of the chunkier lugs and a smaller lugs-to-void ratio. I forewent the BF Goodrich tires because every reviewer gave low marks for its wet grip and for dry handling. The BF Goodrich tire apparently was very good for driving in snow which was useless to me as I lived in Australia. Conversely, the reviewers knocked the marks off the Bridgestone tire because it had a low snow grip... which, again, was not an issue for me.
This tire is made in Europe, India, Thailand, Indonesia. I got the Indonesian-made one. It was manufactured two weeks before I bought them. In theory, they should be the same. In my practice, generally, there are differences. I observed lots of vent spews -- I wish the build quality was better. The side wall of my tire was smooth. The markings and sicoloration was easily noticeable on the tire wall, compared with the tirewall of, say D697 which had a corrugated surface.
I hope the tires would serve me even longer than the Pirelli tires did (a set of 5 of the latter lasted me 70k km). By the way, I felt the Pirelli tires was a good choice for me. They handled well on bitumen (which seems to be a special feature of the Pirelli tires), they had a good grip straight to the end of their life. And they performed reasonably well off-road -- like any other mild A/T tire would.
In conclusion; I want to believe that the tires from the first-tier brand would keep its quality throughout the whole life. I am somewhat disappointed by the appearance of the lower build quality. Also, a bit of disappointment is the plain-looking sidewall (I hoped for something better). I chose to mount the tire with the white letters inside, because I did not want the hassle of constantly caring for the appearance of the white lettering which would fade eventually, anyway.
I suspect the tires are still in the "break-in" period, and may get firmer after a few hundred kilometers more.
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I've been driving the Dueler on a 2024 Ford Ranger for five months. 255/60 R18 tires on the original rims. TUV registration is no problem, no speedometer adjustment required. First impressions before the onset of winter showed no noticeable change in driving noise. Yeah! Fuel consumption only increased by 0.3-0.5 L/100 km, depending on driving style. I drive quite defensively, never felt unsafe. Always felt like I had reserves. Tires provide good footfeel. Only had a few snowy days, but good grip even on snow. Didn't drive on ice. Highly recommend! I'll stick with the Dueler, don't want to change.
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Dry and wet grip both very good, inspires safe and confident driving on slippery muddy wet roads. I was impressed by their performance in recent snow. Perform well in mild off road conditions. As all terrain tires go these are comfortable and not too loud, no droning at any speed.
I have driven around 15k miles and the tread has worn evenly, although I have rotated them every 5k, there is still 7mm+ tread (started at 10mm). Outer shoulders slightly more worn but that is more down to my driving. I would definitely consider buying these again.
Awesome tires. I studies the various tires for my Subaru Forester eBoxer (2024), because of where I live, I need good AT performance, yet also good road performance and as winters get cold here in rural/inland Spain, also good winter and snow performance. And after thr Dana the Valencia area experienced, the track I have to drive daily (or twice a day) had become even more challenging. But these tires seem to have it all and perform outstanding. I also looked at the energy labelling of these tires. There are very few AT tires that have a C rating. On the tarmac, these tires are virtually as quiet as the original Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport, that the car came with. So I am super pleased!
Driven 2000+km with them fitted on low mileage small 4x4 with upgraded suspension & they are close to being the worst Tires/Tires I have ever owned. And no matter what they say, the sidewalls on these are too soft and the tread footprint is too small and therefore it feels feels like you chassis is floating on jelly. Because of this you have to run them at between 40lb and 45lb ( cold) just to be able to get a stable responsive ride, but then (of course) you get an extremely rough ride. They are very quiet on new bitumen roads in the cities but buzz loudly on the older bitumen, and on gravel you have to yell to communicate with passengers they are so loud. They grip well in the wet & dry on straight and slight bends but under-steer on sharper bends, especially in the wet. I had a set of cheap Monsta Terrain Grippers before these and yes, they where noisy but at least they felt stable and where better in the wet. They had a much wider footprint on the road and the handling was so much better than these Duelers.
Bought these for my Ford Ranger based in the UK. Early days but so far excellent grip on dry and wet roads, no aquaplaning in heavy rain. Have noticed on mud im able to move along in 2WD whereas on the OEM Continental tires I would have to select 4WD. Performance in light wet snow on UK roads has been excellent. Waiting for heavy snow to assess further. Slight rumbling from tread pattern at ~28mph but you have to really listen for it. Otherwise completely on par noise wise with previous conti tires. Highway speed any tire noise is overridden by wind noise from mirrors. Ride comfort is excellent and mpg is 0.5mpg average better than Conti's. Run tires at 35psi inline with ECE117 tire label rating reg. when driving on asphalt. Will review further when have higher wear but so far so good.
Early days yet but these are surprisingly quiet and comfortable on the road for what is a proper all-terrain tire. A great alternative to the Yokohama G015, which is no longer available in the 195/80R15 size. They look really good, too.
