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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR — 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 H/T 840

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
72
Snow
90
Comfort
71
Treadwear
75
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Pirelli Scorpion ATR tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
29 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
81
Snow
67
Comfort
86
Treadwear
81
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 if snow 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) Scorpion ATR leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
81
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
90
Why this score
SourceDueler H/T 840Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 80 90
SimpleTire owners – 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 9
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
72
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceDueler H/T 840Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners 70 81
SimpleTire owners – 60

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler H/T 840 leads by 23
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
90
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
67
Why this score
SourceDueler H/T 840Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners – 67
SimpleTire owners – 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 15
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
71
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
86
Why this score
SourceDueler H/T 840Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 68
Tyre Reviews owners 70 86
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
75
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceDueler H/T 840Scorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 70 81
SimpleTire owners – 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 20
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
60
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
80
Why this score
SourceDueler H/T 840Scorpion ATR
Tyre Reviews owners 60 80

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Dueler H/T 840Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Relative Score 75 81
Dry 81 90
Wet 72 81
Snow 90 67
Comfort 71 86
Treadwear 75 81
Handling 60 80

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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 H/T 840

The Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 is generally regarded as a competent, comfort-oriented highway tire that excels in fuel efficiency and on-road manners. While it may not offer the extreme longevity of rugged all-terrain alternatives, users appreciate its balanced performance, particularly regarding wet-weather grip and ride quality.

Pros

  • Improved fuel economy compared to aggressive all-terrain tires
  • Superior wet surface traction and grip
  • High level of on-road ride comfort
  • Reliable tread life for standard highway usage

Cons

  • Lower tread longevity compared to heavy-duty off-road tires
  • Less aggressive aesthetic and capability than dedicated all-terrain options

Observations

  • Users transitioning from heavy-duty all-terrain tires (such as the BF Goodrich KO2) to this model report significant gains in fuel efficiency and daily driving comfort on pickup trucks.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion ATR

The Pirelli Scorpion A/TR is widely regarded as a premium, highly capable all-terrain tire that excels in on-road comfort and wet-weather handling. While most users praise its quiet highway manners and versatility across mixed surfaces, some report inconsistent tread life and diminished performance in deep snow or as the tire nears the end of its service life.

Pros

  • Exceptional on-road comfort and low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to hydroplaning
  • Versatile performance across mixed surfaces including mud, gravel, and sand
  • Generally high durability and long tread life for many users

Cons

  • Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
  • Reported difficulties with initial balancing and vibration issues
  • Performance and grip levels drop significantly as tread wears down
  • Premium price point compared to competitors

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and 4x4s (e.g., Land Rover Discovery, Nissan Navara) report high satisfaction with the balance of on-road manners and off-road capability.
  • Some owners of full-size trucks (e.g., Ford F-150) noted premature wear or structural issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter or mid-sized SUVs.
  • Performance in winter conditions is highly dependent on the vehicle type, with some users finding them inadequate for severe alpine environments.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
CategorySummer Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available—9
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—440 A B
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 scores 90 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 80 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 86 vs 71 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 90 vs 81 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR

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.