Bridgestone Dueler H/T 685 issues

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Is it just me or do the Bridgestone H/T that are stock not very good. By not very good I mean they ride rough (bumpy/vibrations)regardless of psi and don’t seem to track straight very well. I’ve had them balanced and had alignment and no help. I only have 2,500 miles on my truck but am really considering switching to Michelin LTX. Has anyone swapped these out and had positive results?
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When I swapped to the Nitto Ridgegrappler 265/70/17, I instantly noticed a much better ride
 

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They just suck. Switching mine around 30K or around end of the year when Costco have $150 off on a set of Michelin Defenders again.
 

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I am also a huge fan of the Michelins and had them on my last 2 trucks. I planned on swapping out these Bridgestones also but they are actually quite good, smooth and quiet at 3500 miles, but if that changes I will edit my response.
 

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I have had Firestone destination AT on several vehicles, I just got home from putting 255/75r17 on my truck and replacing the factory bridge stones and I honestly didn’t realize how shitty the Bridgestone actually rode until I left the tire shop
 


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Is it just me or do the Bridgestone H/T that are stock not very good. By not very good I mean they ride rough (bumpy/vibrations)regardless of psi and don’t seem to track straight very well. I’ve had them balanced and had alignment and no help. I only have 2,500 miles on my truck but am really considering switching to Michelin LTX. Has anyone swapped these out and had positive results?
No it’s not just you, I hate these tires but not ready to take them off just yet. I got 23000 and as mentioned 30k-35k?? and waiting for a Michelin sale or if there’s a comparable match.
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