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BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT vs Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 — Compared (May 2026)
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6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 55 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 49 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 31 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Advantage T/A Sport LT | Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT | Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 73 |
| Dry | – | 79 |
| Wet | – | 77 |
| Snow | – | 69 |
| Comfort | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | – | 69 |
| Handling | – | 78 |
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 receives highly polarized feedback, largely serving as a polarizing original equipment tire for Subaru Forester owners. While some users report exceptional longevity and reliable performance, others express significant disappointment regarding premature tread wear and lackluster grip in wet or spirited driving conditions.
Pros
- Impressive tread longevity for some users, with reports reaching 50,000+ miles
- Reliable performance in dry conditions for daily commuting
- Surprising capability in light to moderate snow for an all-season tire
- Good resistance to hydroplaning in wet weather
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting wear-out as early as 21,000 to 25,000 miles
- Noticeable decline in ride comfort and increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Lack of lateral grip during cornering, particularly on wet surfaces
- Performance degradation in dry conditions as the tread depth decreases
Observations
- Subaru Forester XT owners noted that the tire's grip limitations become more apparent during spirited driving, likely due to the vehicle's higher center of gravity and power output.
- There is a significant disparity in mileage expectations among Forester owners, with some reaching 75,000 miles while others struggle to exceed 25,000 miles.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT | B · Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 - 740 B A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
BFGoodrich
Bridgestone
Only Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.