P7 of 10
Beat 33% of the field
Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2017
5 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport averages a finish of 6th.
- 5Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 2Podium finishes
- 6thAverage finish
- 51%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
5 tests, 2010 to 2017
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 51%
Record by discipline
Where the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P5 of 10 | 56% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 10 | 78% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P7 of 10 | 33% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P7 of 10 | 33% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dunlop SP QuattroMaxx
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Michelin Latitude Sport
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Pirelli Scorpion Verde
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.
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
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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
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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)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Good resistance to aquaplaning
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)high aquaplaning reserves
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test (2013)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
short dry braking distance
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test (2013)
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Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
Very good grip in the wet
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test (2013)
Performance Weaknesses
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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)
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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
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Wet braking
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
Long braking distance on wet roads
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)Poor wet braking
- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 Tire Test (2013)
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 2 of 3 tests
Details
high rolling resistance
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test (2017)lacks a little in rolling resistance
- 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (2013)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport (3 tests) and 78 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Dry grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 26 praise, 1 criticise of 78 reviews · Read those reviews
- Off-road traction strength in 1 of 3 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 78 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Road noise strength in 1 of 3 tests 5 praise, 27 criticise of 78 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance strength in 2 of 3 tests 1 praise, 4 criticise of 78 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Tread life no test mentions it 27 praise, 12 criticise of 78 reviews · Read those reviews
- Steering feel no test mentions it 4 praise, 10 criticise of 78 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2017 2 tests
P13 of 15
Beat 14% of the field
2013 2 tests
P5 of 11
Beat 60% of the field
2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test
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 dry, and fairly quiet. Average comfort, and lacks a little in rolling resistance.
P3 of 9
Beat 75% of the field
2010 1 test
P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tire Test
A well balanced all round tire
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