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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 vs Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 — 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.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
1 owner review
Dry
86
Wet
78
Snow
94
Comfort
88
Treadwear
61
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
35 owner reviews
Dry
73
Wet
52
Snow
24
Comfort
69
Treadwear
68
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 — better snow, wet and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 if treadwear 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler A/T 694 leads by 13
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
86
B — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
73
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 694Grandtrek AT20
Tire Rack owners – 50
Tyre Reviews owners 80 73
SimpleTire owners – 89

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Dueler A/T 694 leads by 26
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
78
B — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
52
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 694Grandtrek AT20
Tire Rack owners – 50
Tyre Reviews owners 70 52
SimpleTire owners – 85

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler A/T 694 leads by 70
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
94
B — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
24
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 694Grandtrek AT20
Tire Rack owners – 62
Tyre Reviews owners – 23
SimpleTire owners – 82

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler A/T 694 leads by 19
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
88
B — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
69
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 694Grandtrek AT20
Tire Rack owners – 38
Tyre Reviews owners 90 69
SimpleTire owners – 87

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grandtrek AT20 leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
61
B — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
68
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 694Grandtrek AT20
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners 30 68
SimpleTire owners – 83

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler A/T 694 leads by 26
A — Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
90
B — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
64
Why this score
SourceDueler A/T 694Grandtrek AT20
Tyre Reviews owners 90 64

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 vs Dunlop Grandtrek AT20: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Dueler A/T 694Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
Relative Score 80 59
Dry 86 73
Wet 78 52
Snow 94 24
Comfort 88 69
Treadwear 61 68
Handling 90 64

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Tire A

Tire B

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 694

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 is viewed as a comfortable tire suitable for mixed-surface driving, though its durability and puncture resistance under demanding conditions receive mixed feedback. While users appreciate the ride quality, the tread life and vulnerability to sharp debris on gravel roads are notable concerns for high-mileage drivers.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort
  • Capable performance on mixed tar and gravel surfaces

Cons

  • Limited tread life, reaching wear indicators at 50,000 km
  • Susceptibility to punctures from road debris
  • Weak shoulder construction prone to penetration

Observations

  • Users operating double cab raised body pickups report that the tire performs well for daily mixed-use commuting but may struggle with longevity under heavy-duty cycles.
Tire B Dunlop Grandtrek AT20

The Dunlop Grandtrek A/T20 is a polarizing tire that is frequently criticized for its poor wet-weather performance and limited off-road capability, despite being a common original equipment choice for various 4x4s. While a significant portion of users report exceptional tread longevity and acceptable dry-road comfort, many owners find the lack of confidence in rain and snow to be a safety concern that outweighs the tire's durability.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and high mileage durability
  • Quiet and comfortable ride on paved surfaces
  • Reliable performance in dry, warm weather conditions
  • Consistent availability as a factory-fitted original equipment tire

Cons

  • Dangerous handling and poor traction on wet roads
  • Inadequate performance in snow, ice, and mud
  • Susceptibility to shoulder wear and uneven tread degradation
  • Limited off-road durability and puncture resistance

Observations

  • Owners of heavy 4x4s like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Shogun frequently report that the tire's performance does not match the vehicle's off-road capabilities.
  • Some users noted that adjusting tire pressure slightly above factory recommendations can help mitigate uneven shoulder wear, though this remains a recurring complaint across various models.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 B · Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
CategorySummer Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sidewall—Blackwall
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Dunlop

Winner: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 — better snow, wet and handling. Pick the Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 scores 94 vs 24 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 scores 78 vs 52 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 scores 90 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694 scores 88 vs 69 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T 694
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek AT20

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.