80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 vs Bridgestone Dueler M/T — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 — better snow, comfort and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler M/T if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
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
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 50 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dueler M/T leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | Bridgestone Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 72 |
| Dry | 86 | 75 |
| Wet | 65 | 62 |
| Snow | 87 | 63 |
| Comfort | 84 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 80 |
| Handling | 82 | 85 |
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80
/ 100
Tire A
72
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Mud Terrain TA KM2 is widely regarded as a highly durable and capable off-road tire that maintains surprising on-road composure for its aggressive tread pattern. While users consistently praise its longevity and exceptional traction in mud and snow, performance in wet tarmac conditions remains a significant point of contention.
Pros
- Exceptional off-road traction in mud and snow
- Impressive tread life and overall durability
- Surprisingly low road noise for a mud-terrain tire
- Reliable performance under heavy towing and payload conditions
Cons
- Poor wet weather handling and traction on tarmac
- Tendency to develop increased road noise as the tread wears
- Susceptibility to oversteer on twisty, wet roads
Observations
- Heavy-duty utility vehicles like the Land Rover Defender reported excellent longevity, with some users achieving nearly 90,000 miles.
- Users noted that the tire's performance remains consistent even when subjected to heavy towing loads of up to 3 tons.
The Bridgestone Dueler M/T receives a mixed to negative reception based on the limited data provided, with significant concerns regarding structural integrity. Users have reported premature failure, specifically citing sidewall durability issues within a very short mileage interval.
Cons
- Poor sidewall durability
- Premature tire failure
- Short tread life expectancy
Observations
- The reported failure occurred within the first 7,000 kilometers of use.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 | B · Bridgestone Dueler M/T |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 17 - 20/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 65 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
BFGoodrich
72
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 — better snow, comfort and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler M/T if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 scores 87 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 scores 84 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 scores 86 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 scores 85 vs 80 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler M/T
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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.