Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

13^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport shows mixed performance across five summer SUV tests, trending from strong early results to weaker outcomes in later, more competitive evaluations. It demonstrates competent dry-road capability with occasional top-three finishes, but consistency falters in wet conditions and overall rankings, especially in mid- to late-2010s tests.
Overall, the tire delivers solid dry handling and braking performance in several sizes, yet wet performance and aggregate positions suggest it lags behind class leaders in newer comparisons. The pattern indicates ageing product competitiveness with strengths on dry tarmac but vulnerabilities in wet grip and all-round balance.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Moderate Details
• 3rd place dry handling (+1.1% from best) in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Test (235/50 R18)
• 5th place dry braking (+1.4% from best) in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Test (235/50 R18)
• 3rd overall in 2013 Auto Bild SUV/4x4 Test (235/65 R17) indicating strong dry-road competency
• 3rd overall in 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Test (255/55 R18), behind Michelin, ahead of Dunlop
High-speed SUV fitments (larger sizes) competitiveness Moderate Details
• 5th/11 overall in 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Test (255/55 R18) on performance-oriented SUV fitment
• 3rd/8 overall in 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Test (255/55 R18)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 7th place wet braking (+10.5% from best) in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Test (235/50 R18)
• 7th place wet handling (+2.9% from best) in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Test (235/50 R18)
Overall Consistency/Competitiveness in newer tests Strong Details
• 13th/15 overall in 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test (215/65 R16)
• 7th/10 overall in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Test (235/50 R18)
• Average overall position 6.2 across 5 tests

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test

2017
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

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2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test

2017
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

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2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test

2013
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV

Bridgestone road tires have been lacking a little in recent years, but the Dueler H/P Sport puts on a strong showing. While it can't quite match the top four in the wet, it's very confident in the ...

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