Drivers describe the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport as a capable on-road SUV tire 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 tire 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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Very good dry grip, both cornering and braking, though I would not say they are overly communicative. Wet performance has given me no cause for concern. Wear appears reasonable, measuring depth used so far I expect to get at least 20000 from a set. That's the good points, however I find the tires ride very hard, appear to inhibit the steering's self-centering and track very oddly (terrible tendency to follow camber to the point I had 4 wheel alignment check). Also a little noisy, Have just swapped to my winter set and suddenly I have a more comfortable and better steering car. So though I will continue to use tires until worn, I probably would not replace with same.
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Just bought a Ford Kuga with 10k miles.The noise and handling from these tires was TERRIBLE. Took car back and tires replaced with Continental. It is a different car now!!I have heard there is a known concern with these tires at FORD.
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What a dreadful tire. Totally unsuitable for the Kuga. Tire wear is ridiculous. I'll be needing a new front set soon and only done 10k. All my previous tires on various new cars all 4x4 have lasted between 30-40k. Road noise make this the noisiest tire I have ever driven on. Ought to be allowed free replacement althuogh I wouldnt actually want them even if they were free.
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BMW
255/50 R19 V
10,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average
bmw x5 e53.very good on dry, one of the worse in wet.got rid of it.hard tire too.
I am very very disappointed with this tires !!!!! I drove excellent Michellin Diamaris 4x4 before and when I start to drive Touareg with Bridgestone Dueler it feels like I drive tractor. Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport is very slow uncomfortable tire and it is not worth that money. I NEVER again bought Bridgestone !!!
I have just replaced the front 2 tires on my CRV after they have covered 38,000 miles in 5 years. The rear tires still have 5mm of tread left!! Dry grip is very good and the tire gives a lot of feedback to the driver. In the wet they could lose traction if pushed hard but then again so does every tire. For every day use and ferrying the kids about these tires are more than adequate for the car. Needless to say both new tires on the front are Duelers, I did consider fitting a budget brand for £72 each but then found a local mobile tire fitter who came to the house and charged me £99.50 per corner all inclusive. Due to the fantastic tire wear it would be false economy to fit the cheapies.
i've a 2008 Touareg 3TDI v6. The Bridgestone Duellers i fitted last year have given me 24,000 miles (39,000km) which i was very very impressed with. a mix of country roads and motorway. I do no trailer pulling either. The wear is pretty even, good grip etc. I'd definitely recommend paying the bit extra for Bridgestone, as they've given fantastic mileage.
Superb tires had them on my X5 2009 for 32000 and still have 3.5 mm left in snow absolutely brilliant. Last winter never had issues travelling between Nottingham and Highlands in Scotland.
mostly driven on country roads,found good in dry conditions, not so good in wet couldnt stop last december in damp conditions and damaged front end.i found they are very poor in snow with next to no grip.i live on an estate on a slight hill and because of lack of grip with these tires last winter i couldn't get off estate for over a week. don't think i would buy duelers again.am thinking about getting winter tires for the winter months.
So far I,m very pleased with these tires but not had my car long & wondering how things will go during the winter months! I have the new Mini Countryman Cooper Diesel ALL4 which have the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport fitted as standard.Would be interested to hear from anyone who has experience of winter conditions on these tires.