DUELER · HIGH PERFORMANCE SUV
Dueler H/P SportHigh-performance SUV tire review: is it good, who is it for
Bridgestone's performance SUV tire for sharp handling, strong grip and a comfortable ride in luxury SUVs. Original equipment on many brands.
- Type
- High-performance SUV
- Sizes
- 17–21 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Run-flat
- Some sizes
4 sizes in stock, 18–19 inch
Summary
Dueler H/P Sport is Bridgestone's high-performance SUV tire, designed to give luxury SUVs driving close to a performance car, with control on dry and wet roads, steering response and a comfortable cabin. Its tread pattern is developed from the Potenza RE050, and it is original equipment on many models, such as the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5/X6 (run-flat version), Audi SQ5 and Toyota C-HR.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance SUV tire for on-road use |
| Tread pattern | Developed from the Potenza RE050 |
| Sizes | 17–21 inch rims per Bridgestone's size list (availability varies by country) |
| Run-flat version | Some sizes, such as 255/50R19 run-flat, original equipment on the BMW X5 / X6 (front) |
| Original equipment | Porsche Cayenne (2017), BMW X5 / X6, Audi SQ5, Toyota C-HR (2016), Subaru Outback (2014), VW Amarok (2016) |
| UTQG (US) | Traction A · Temperature A (per Bridgestone US; Treadwear not listed) |
| EU tire label | Rolling resistance A–E · Wet grip A–C · Noise 69–75 dB depending on size and OE spec (e.g. 225/60R18 100V: B · B · 71 dB) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 225/55R18 | In stock | See price |
| 235/60R18 | In stock | See price |
| 235/45R19 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Luxury and European SUVs such as the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, BMW X6 and Audi SQ5 on 19–21 inch wheels
- Crossovers and midsize SUVs on 17–18 inch wheels, such as the Toyota C-HR and Subaru Outback
- Vehicles with factory run-flat tires that want a sharp-handling SUV tire with good grip on dry and wet roads
FAQ
Is the Dueler H/P Sport good?
Yes, for SUVs focused on on-road driving. Bridgestone designed it to give luxury SUVs driving close to a performance car, with tread developed from the Potenza RE050, and many automakers chose it as original equipment, such as the Porsche Cayenne, for which Bridgestone developed the tire at its European technical center in Rome.
Does the Dueler H/P Sport come in run-flat?
Yes, in some sizes. Bridgestone Australia says the 255/50R19 run-flat is original equipment on the BMW X5 / X6 (front). See which sizes are run-flat in the size table above.
Is the Dueler H/P Sport smooth and quiet?
Smooth and quiet for a performance SUV tire. Bridgestone says the tread is designed for a smoother, quieter ride and a comfortable cabin, but the main strength of this model is handling and steering response.
What vehicles is the Dueler H/P Sport for?
SUVs and crossovers on 17–21 inch rims. Examples of vehicles that use it as original equipment include the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 / X6, Audi SQ5, Toyota C-HR and Subaru Outback.
Where is the Dueler H/P Sport from and where is it made?
It is a Bridgestone tire, a Japanese brand founded in 1931 in Kurume, Fukuoka, with headquarters in Tokyo. In Thailand, Bridgestone has a passenger car tire plant in Nong Khae, Saraburi, but Bridgestone Thailand's product page does not state the country of manufacture for this model.
What is the Dueler H/P Sport's UTQG rating?
Bridgestone US lists Traction A and Temperature A for every size shown on the product page. Treadwear is not shown on Bridgestone's product page.
How did it do in independent tests?
Test results only cover the older period of 2010–2017 and are middling: strong on dry roads, but wet roads were a weak point in the later tests. Auto Zeitung 2010 (255/55 R18) 3rd of 8 · Auto Bild 2013 (235/65 R17) 3rd of 9 · Auto Bild Allrad 2017 (235/50 R18) 7th of 10 · ADAC 2017 (215/65 R16) 13th of 15, with ADAC praising dry performance but criticizing wet performance. All were tests in Europe using European-market sizes.
What warranty does the Dueler H/P Sport have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Dueler H/P Sport installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Bridgestone Thailand — Dueler H/P Sport · Bridgestone Australia — Dueler H/P Sport · Bridgestone Australia — Dueler H/P Sport 255/50R19 run-flat (BMW X5 / X6) · Bridgestone Australia — Dueler H/P Sport 215/60R17 (Toyota C-HR) · Bridgestone Malaysia — Dueler H/P Sport (DHPS) · Bridgestone Vietnam (English) — Dueler H/P Sport · Bridgestone EMEA Press — Porsche Cayenne uses Dueler H/P Sport · Bridgestone Corporation — History · Bridgestone Corporation — Corporate Profile · Bridgestone Thailand — Corporate information (Nong Khae plant) · Bridgestone Tires USA — Dueler H/P Sport (UTQG) · EPREL — Dueler H/P Sport 225/60R18 100V · Tyre Reviews — Dueler HP Sport Test Results · Tyre Reviews — 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test (215/65 R16)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
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