Bridgestone vs Hankook?

[Jack]

So I'm looking to upgrade my Ranger XLT from the silver alloy wheels with Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires to the charcoal wheels with Hankook Dynapro ATMs.

I have no knowledge about tires; will one of these ride significantly nicer than the other? Will the change be an upgrade, downgrade, or just stay similar in ride quality?

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[ausable]

Are you staying at 17"? Going to 18" does make a difference as there is less sidewall on the 18's.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

Bridgstone

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[Jack]

Are you staying at 17"? Going to 18" does make a difference as there is less sidewall on the 18's.

Yeah both the old and new wheels are 17”.

 

[Jack]

Bridgstone

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Very good looking! One of my favorite aesthetic features is the white/tan lettering on the sides of tires.

 

[ausable]

Ask 100 people and get a 100 opinions. I purposefully avoided the Duelers. Really like the Hankooks. One reason, among a few things, why we chose this truck.

 

[Jack]

Ask 100 people and get a 100 opinions. I purposefully avoided the Duelers. Really like the Hankooks. One reason, among a few things, why we chose this truck.

Yeah I kind of figured. Thanks for the info!

 

[kieefer]

I recently had my Bridgestones balanced by National Tire & Battery, NTB, and they don’t think much of these tires.
Personally I haven’t had any issues and had good wear on another set on my old Ranger.

 

[Cali_Ranger]

I would say start doing research on Tirerack. Tirerack has tons of tire reviews from buyers as well as comparison videos/ charts.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

What Bridgestone’s are we comparing. Mine are the new AT Revo 3’s. New tire out recently.
Better and more aggressive look but smooth ride.

 

[Tangent]

My truck came with 16" Bridgestone Dueler H/T.

Probably the worst tire I've ever had on any car, lasted all of 1200 miles before I replaced them.

The ones you guys have on look MUCH more robust, and would think those would handle better.

 

[PNW_Ranger87]

I have the Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S and I'm fairly happy with them so far. I have 1,500 miles on them and haven't had any issues. I haven't tried them out in any deep or compact snow but that will be happening tomorrow!

 

[PNW_Ranger87]

Here a testament to the Dueler A/T RH-S. Had a blast today up near Greenwater, WA.

 

[Zaph]

I'm seeing Dueler A/T's on people's trucks that appear to have significantly different tread patterns. What's going on here?

Is that just the difference between Revo 2 and 3 or is there more? I'll have to have a look at what I have on mine but so far I like them. (only tested in snow)

 

[r2t2k2]

I'm seeing Dueler A/T's on people's trucks that appear to have significantly different tread patterns. What's going on here?

Is that just the difference between Revo 2 and 3 or is there more? I'll have to have a look at what I have on mine but so far I like them. (only tested in snow)

Yeah there’s a difference. The OE tires are built to a spec provided by Ford. The ones found at tire shops are usually built to a higher spec. Handling and braking improved too with better tires.

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