80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
67/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S vs Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — 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
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S and Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S is stronger on treadwear, handling and dry. Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 is stronger on comfort, wet and snow.
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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
Score (0–100)
Dueler A/T RH-S leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 84 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Roadian H/TX RT5 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Dueler A/T RH-S leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dueler A/T RH-S leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Dueler A/T RH-S | Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S | Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 79 |
| Dry | 83 | 80 |
| Wet | 77 | 80 |
| Snow | 77 | 80 |
| Comfort | 79 | 95 |
| Noise | 76 | – |
| Treadwear | 81 | 70 |
| Handling | 82 | 75 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
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 Nexen Roadian H/TX RH5 is generally regarded as a capable OEM-fitted tire that offers strong initial performance in diverse conditions, including towing and off-road environments like sand. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its longevity and handling consistency, with several reports indicating a significant decline in performance and stability once the tread begins to wear.
Pros
- Strong initial traction in varied weather conditions including snow, slush, and ice
- Excellent performance for towing applications
- Impressive off-road capability, particularly in soft sand
- Quiet operation and good fuel efficiency when new
Cons
- Noticeable decline in grip and handling characteristics after 8,000-10,000 miles
- Increased susceptibility to oversteer and instability on wet surfaces as tread wears
- Harsh ride quality and unpredictable handling at higher tire pressures
- Rapid degradation of specialized siping, reducing all-weather effectiveness
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Ssangyong Musso noted that the tire's handling characteristics are highly sensitive to inflation pressure.
- The tire is frequently cited as a standard OEM fitment, with users noting that its performance profile changes drastically once the initial tread depth is reduced.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S | B · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Touring tires |
| Sizes available | 10 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 14/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 400 B B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 40,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S and Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S is stronger on treadwear, handling and dry. Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 is stronger on comfort, wet and snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 95 vs 79 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S scores 81 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S scores 82 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S scores 83 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S
Tire B · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
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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.