Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 62 · 1,961 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”
General AltiMAX RT looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport vs General AltiMAX RT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 0 road tests and 1,961 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Dueler H/P Sport 66, AltiMAX RT 65.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 11 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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68
Dry
Dueler H/P Sport +365Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 73 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 60 64 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 60.3 = 68
AltiMAX RT: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.7 = 65
No road tests of dry for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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68
Wet
Dueler H/P Sport +167Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 64 66 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.4 = 68
AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 66 = 67
No road tests of wet for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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67
Snow
Dueler H/P Sport +661Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 66 55 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67
AltiMAX RT: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 55 = 61
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 0.33).
No road tests of snow for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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63
Comfort
AltiMAX RT +265Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 56 62 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.2 = 63
AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 61.5 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Noise
Dueler H/P Sport +166Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 66 65 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 66.1 = 67
AltiMAX RT: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.8 = 66
No road tests of noise for Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Treadwear
AltiMAX RT +265Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 61 64 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63
AltiMAX RT: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.8 = 65
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 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for AltiMAX RT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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57
Handling (owners)
AltiMAX RT +764Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport AltiMAX RT Reviews found online 57 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport | General AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 65 |
| Dry | 68 | 65 |
| Wet | 68 | 67 |
| Snow | 67 | 61 |
| Comfort | 63 | 65 |
| Noise | 67 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 64 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Dueler H/P Sport
65
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AltiMAX RT
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B AltiMAX RT
Pros
- Affordable price point offering high value
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality suitable for large sedans
- Reliable all-around traction in both wet and dry conditions
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather performance reported by some users
- Premature tread wear down to 30,000 miles in isolated experiences
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
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.
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.”
r/SacramentoBuyNothing
·10 upvotes ·2025-03-05
“Three Bridgestone Dueler Tires some tread left. 🛞 Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS BL245/60R18 three Read more”
subaruoutback.org
·2016-06-02
“this does not look like any kind of tire for any snow, with nothing really to bite with anywhere. proper name = Bridgestone DUELER H/P SPORT AS and if you scroll down you can see its poor snow and ice scores, vs. its good rain scores on TireRacks own tests Bridgestone*Dueler H/P Sport AS ________ your other listed alternative does not look that much better in snow, although it does get better scores on the tire rack tests. Did you just consider getting a dedicated set of snow tires on their own rims,...just like consumer reports recommends to save money and you life. (if you actually live where there is winter snow,...vs. trekking up on a snowcapped mountain on a late spring day). Pirelli*Scorpion Verde All Season”
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
Tire B
General AltiMAX RT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport | B · General AltiMAX RT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All-Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 52 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
65
/ 100
General AltiMAX RT
Too close to call: Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport and General AltiMAX RT are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport is stronger on snow and dry. General AltiMAX RT is stronger on handling. General AltiMAX RT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
General AltiMAX RT scores 64 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 67 vs 61 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 68 vs 65 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Tire B · General AltiMAX RT
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Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Which is better in the wet, Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 67 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport, 68 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport, 67 vs 61 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 66 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 65 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Dueler H/P Sport or AltiMAX RT?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 65 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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