65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
33/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT vs Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — 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
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
88 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT if handling and wet matter 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
Score (0–100)
Dueler H/P Sport leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Dueler H/L 400 RFT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Dueler H/P Sport leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 62 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Dueler H/P Sport leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dueler H/L 400 RFT leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 62 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 67 |
| Dry | 77 | 78 |
| Wet | 68 | 65 |
| Snow | 50 | – |
| Comfort | 57 | 62 |
| Noise | 59 | – |
| Treadwear | 52 | 68 |
| Handling | 76 | 62 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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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 HP Sport is a polarizing tire that frequently serves as original equipment on premium SUVs and crossovers. While many users praise its exceptional tread longevity and reliable dry-weather handling, a significant portion of owners report issues with excessive road noise, harsh ride quality, and inconsistent performance in wet or wintry conditions.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Strong dry-weather grip and stability
- Predictable handling for standard commuting
- Good value for high-mileage drivers
Cons
- High levels of road noise and cabin drone
- Poor wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Harsh or stiff ride quality
- Tendency to tramline or follow road ruts
Observations
- Owners of VW Tiguan and Ford Kuga models frequently report the most significant dissatisfaction regarding noise and ride comfort.
- Users with larger 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheels often note a harsher ride compared to those with smaller, higher-profile tire setups.
- Drivers of heavier SUVs and 4x4s report mixed experiences, with some praising the durability while others find the tire lacks the necessary grip for off-road or inclement weather performance.
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Bridgestone
67
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT if handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 68 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT scores 76 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 62 vs 57 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT scores 68 vs 65 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 RFT
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
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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.