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Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza vs Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 56 + 1,962 owner reviews. How we score

Dueler H/L Alenza leads, 69–66 Narrow edge

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Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
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Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,962 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (dry handling)

“Three Bridgestone Dueler Tires some tread left. 🛞 Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS BL245/60R18 three Read more”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 68

    Dry

    Level
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 68 (est.)73
    Reviews found online6961

    Dueler H/L Alenza: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.6 = 68

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 60.6 = 68

    No road tests of dry for Dueler H/L Alenza. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 72

    Wet

    Dueler H/L Alenza +4
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 72 (est.)70
    Reviews found online7365

    Dueler H/L Alenza: 60% × 72 (est.) + 40% × 73 = 72

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.9 = 68

    No road tests of wet for Dueler H/L Alenza. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 67

    Snow

    Dueler H/P Sport +1
    68
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6466

    Dueler H/L Alenza: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.3 = 67

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.2 = 68

    No road tests of snow for Dueler H/L Alenza. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

    No road tests of snow for Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 69

    Comfort

    Dueler H/L Alenza +10
    59
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6955

    Dueler H/L Alenza: 40% × 69.1 (est.) + 60% × 68.8 = 69

    Dueler H/P Sport: 40% × 66.5 (est.) + 60% × 54.8 = 59

    No road tests of comfort for Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 69

    Noise

    Dueler H/L Alenza +3
    66
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7365

    Dueler H/L Alenza: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 72.6 = 69

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.9 = 66

    No road tests of noise for Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    Dueler H/L Alenza +4
    62
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6559

    Dueler H/L Alenza: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 65.2 = 66

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 58.9 = 62

    No road tests of treadwear for Dueler H/L Alenza. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. –

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
    55
    Why this score
    SourceDueler H/L AlenzaDueler H/P Sport
    Reviews found online–55
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza vs Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Dueler H/L AlenzaBridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Relative Score 69 66
Dry 68 68
Wet 72 68
Snow 67 68
Comfort 69 59
Noise 69 66
Treadwear 66 62
Handling (owners) – 55

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Dueler H/L Alenza

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Dueler H/P Sport

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dueler H/L Alenza

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Dueler H/P Sport

Pros

  • Impressive treadwear and longevity, with many users reporting high mileage before replacement
  • Reliable and secure grip in dry road conditions
  • Stable handling and solid load-bearing capability suitable for heavier SUVs and crossovers

Cons

  • High levels of road noise and drone, especially on rougher surfaces or as the tire ages
  • Inconsistent or poor performance in wet conditions, with several complaints of hydroplaning or slipping
  • Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality that reduces overall vehicle comfort
All owner themes in the Dueler H/P Sport review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport

Mixed

Community sentiment for the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport is mixed, with users praising its dry and wet performance as well as smooth highway ride on select fitments. However, common complaints focus on excessive highway road noise and poor traction in winter or snow conditions. Additionally, some buyers question its value due to higher retail pricing compared to alternative brands.

bobistheoilguy.com ·2022-08-25

“Trav- someone I know has these and likes them, good experience so far. When I look on TR, DT it does not show the 235-55-20 as an option. Maybe just current supply issues? I tried the Toyo website directly and it doesn't list them as being an option either. The Celsius Sport, yes, but not the Celsius CUV? The Walmart link doesn't have a purchase option for me just "show nearby availability" but none show. Your thoughts on the Celsius "Sport" if he was looking at that? My experience was with Continental CrossContact LX Sport and Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS. They were both good dry and wet, wore out fast, total safety hazards in the snow, like plastic sled or saucer on a snowy hill bad. For me if winter/snow is a possibility and need reliable traction, anything tire that says sport is not.”

f30.bimmerpost.com

“BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest I have a set of Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT from my 2008 X5 with 13K miles on them. This set up is 20" Staggered (315/35 in the rear and 275/40 in the front). I have shifted to Conti DWS, because of the ride quality and not having the ability to drive in the snow. They are for sale as set for $100.00 or $30.00 an individual tire. Prefer local pick up in Norfolk, VA but will ship to you at your expense. Full disclosure I had the right rear plugged 10K miles ago with no problems. Would rather sell to a fellow X5 owner instead of selling them to the used tire guy.”

subaruoutback.org ·2021-09-13

“I ended up buying one of these BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P SPORT 225 60 R18 100V - b/b/71 dB - Summer Tire : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive They had two instore and now have one left. I was a bit dubious as they're not a tyre supplier but a trading company who seem to sell everything. But I gave them a ring and they were helpful= based in B'ham. They even sent a runner to nip down to their store to read off the DOT on the tyre (it was 2018) for me. Anyway I ordered it and it seems really fine. Lables on, brand new, etc. I've put it on as a spare in the boot, but I'd be happy using it. Before that, I thought I'd got a better deal on Amazon as they were offering Dueller HPs from their EU store. It was annoying to have one delivered and to find when delivered it was an Alenza Bridgetone, so I had all the hassle of returning it and refunding. 6 weeks later they had the gall to say i hadn't returned it, but I had kept the Hermes drop-off receipt, and they were very apologetic. Just make sure you double check it is a Dueller HP Sport you're getting from Germany and not a modern equivalent. Bridgetone Europe told me that the Dueller HP, in my size, was discontinued and they couldn't source one.”

Top themes
#Wet and dry traction#Highway road noise#Poor snow performance#Ride quality and comfort#Treadwear and durability#Price and value comparison

Based on 10 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
CategoryAll-Season tireSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available452
Rim diameters18″ – 22″16″ – 21″
Tread depth12/32″10/32″
UTQG700 A B300 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallOutlined White LetteringBlackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport

Narrow edge: Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Where the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza scores 69 vs 59 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza scores 72 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza scores 66 vs 62 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza scores 69 vs 66 on noise.

Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport

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Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Which is better in the wet, Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, 72 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 68 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 68 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, 69 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, 69 vs 59 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Dueler H/L Alenza or Dueler H/P Sport?

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, 66 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology