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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — Compared (September 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
69
Snow
94
Comfort
68
Noise
–
Treadwear
62
Handling
57

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain

All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
93/100
67 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
88
Snow
64
Comfort
84
Noise
95
Treadwear
92
Handling
–

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 if snow matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain leads by 16
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
75
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
91
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 72 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain leads by 19
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
69
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
88
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 66 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler A/T 693 leads by 30
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
94
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
64
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Professional tests (TWG score) – 45

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain leads by 16
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
68
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
84
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Professional tests (TWG score) – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 65 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
–
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
95
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain leads by 30
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
62
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
92
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Tyre Reviews owners 57 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
57
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
–
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 693Scorpion All Terrain
Tyre Reviews owners 57 –

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Dueler A/T 693Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
Relative Score 72 85
Dry 75 91
Wet 69 88
Snow 94 64
Comfort 68 84
Noise – 95
Treadwear 62 92
Handling 57 –

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 presents a polarized user experience, often serving as an OEM-fitted tire that struggles with long-term durability and ride quality. While some users appreciate its predictable handling and surprising capability in wet or snowy conditions, significant reports of premature tread wear and persistent vibrations detract from its overall value.

Pros

  • Predictable handling characteristics during cornering
  • Strong performance in wet weather conditions
  • Excellent traction in deep snow
  • Low road noise levels

Cons

  • Significant reports of vehicle vibration at highway speeds
  • Premature and uneven front tire wear
  • Susceptibility to structural degradation and cracking
  • Inconsistent quality control regarding balance

Observations

  • Users of heavy-duty vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser reported accelerated outer-edge wear and stability issues.
  • The tire appears to struggle with the weight and torque demands of larger diesel-powered utility vehicles.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain

The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is widely regarded as a high-performing, versatile tire that successfully balances aggressive off-road aesthetics and capability with refined on-road manners. Users frequently praise its exceptional wet and winter weather traction, noting that it remains surprisingly quiet and comfortable for its category, often positioning it as a superior alternative to more common industry competitors.

Pros

  • Excellent traction in snow, ice, and wet conditions
  • Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tread pattern
  • Strong off-road performance in mud and loose gravel
  • High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
  • Aggressive, aesthetically pleasing sidewall and tread design

Cons

  • Occasional reports of difficult balancing or persistent vibrations
  • Some users noted a slight decrease in fuel economy
  • Minor instances of tread chipping or cutting under heavy use
  • Inconsistent ride comfort reported by a small minority of users

Observations

  • Users with full-size trucks and SUVs (e.g., Silverado, Suburban, Tundra) frequently highlight the tire's ability to maintain a quiet cabin during long-distance highway driving.
  • Owners of off-road-oriented vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Xterra report significant improvements in handling and confidence compared to stock or dedicated mud-terrain tires.
  • One user noted a significant installation challenge when attempting to fit R16 tires onto 18-inch rims, emphasizing the importance of correct sizing.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresAll Terrain and Off Road All Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 scores 94 vs 64 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain scores 92 vs 62 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain scores 88 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain scores 91 vs 75 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain

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.