Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport Reviews - Page 3

Given 86% while driving a Toyota Landcruiser (275/70 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Reviewing D680's. Its a shame they no longer manufacture them.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on October 9, 2017
Given 74% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/65 R16) on track for 52 average miles
I've had this tyres on my 2WD Qahsqai since 2012. They came with the car and I felt them ok from the first day.
They are, overall, a pretty nice tyre; good dry grip on an "average" driving manner (nothing crazy to do with a Qashqai), decently comfortable, but a little bit noisy at high speeds, which becomes annoying when the tarmac gets rough. On rainy days they offer great response as long as the driving style keeps easy.
What it's been really good from this tyre is treadwear. They have lasted more than 50k miles with no drama, and probably could have done 5k miles more if they wouldn't have been already 5 years old.
I've replaced them with some Toyo Proxes CF2 SUV, and I have to say they're not that much different. The Toyo wins in comfort and noise, though.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on September 12, 2017
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen Tiuan R Line (235/50 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 31,000 easy going miles
Really good tyres lasted for 31,000 miles from new on a VW Tiguan R Line and still had 2mm left on them.
Great wet and dry grip and really good handling in all conditions.
Longest lasting tyres I've ever had and would definitely recommend.
Helpful 44 - tyre reviewed on August 19, 2017
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Given 61% while driving a Volkswagen TOUAREG V6 TDI (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
My Touareg had the Bridgestones on when bought so i replaced like for like when the rears wore down, i must say i will be trying another brand next time though, ive had a few hairy moments in the wet when the car just wants to go straight on in corners, the rears have only lasted 10k miles and the noise level on motorways isnt great..
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on May 19, 2017
Given 87% while driving a Toyota Land cruiser prado (265/65 R17 S) on a combination of roads for 6,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on November 23, 2016
Given 87% while driving a Toyota Land cruiser prado (265/65 R17 S) on a combination of roads for 6,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on November 23, 2016
Given 46% while driving a Renault Koleos (225/60 R17 H) on mostly motorways for 36,000 average miles
I did not like it. I do not see great qualities.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on November 21, 2016
Given 49% while driving a Isuzu DMAX (255/65 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on October 20, 2016
Given 59% while driving a Mitsubishi Outlander (225/55 R18 V) on mostly town for 35,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 144 - tyre reviewed on June 5, 2016
Given 49% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (225/60 R16 H) on mostly country roads for 42,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on April 11, 2016
Given 70% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/60 R17 H) on mostly town for 45 average miles
OEM installed
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on March 5, 2016
Given 71% while driving a Skoda Yeti 4 x 4 (225/50 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 45,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on August 24, 2015