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”
Michelin Cross Terrain looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
Updated
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport vs Michelin Cross Terrain — 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 + 3 owner reviews. How we score
Cross Terrain is ahead, 72–66
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 3 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
Cross Terrain +270Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 73 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 60 71 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 72.8 + 40% × 60.3 = 68
Cross Terrain: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.3 = 70
No road tests of dry for Cross Terrain. 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
Cross Terrain +674Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 70 ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 64 75 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.4 = 68
Cross Terrain: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.1 = 74
No road tests of wet for Cross Terrain. 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
No comparison–Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) – Reviews found online 66 – Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67
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).
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63
Comfort
Cross Terrain +770Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 56 70 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.2 = 63
Cross Terrain: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.4 = 70
No road tests of comfort for Dueler H/P Sport or Cross Terrain. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) – Reviews found online 66 – Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 66.1 = 67
No road tests of noise for Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Treadwear
Cross Terrain +1073Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 61 78 Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 63
Cross Terrain: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.5 = 73
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 Cross Terrain. 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)
Cross Terrain +1471Why this score
Source Dueler H/P Sport Cross Terrain Reviews found online 57 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport | Michelin Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 72 |
| Dry | 68 | 70 |
| Wet | 68 | 74 |
| Snow | 67 | – |
| Comfort | 63 | 70 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 63 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Dueler H/P Sport
72
/ 100
Cross Terrain
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/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 Cross Terrain
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and overall mileage
- Superior quietness and ride comfort
- Reliable grip and performance in winter conditions
Cons
- Limited performance capabilities for high-speed or aggressive driving
- Discontinued product availability
- Performance bias favors winter conditions over dry or wet handling
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
Michelin Cross Terrain
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport | B · Michelin Cross Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 52 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
72
/ 100
Michelin Cross Terrain
Winner: Michelin Cross Terrain — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Cross Terrain rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 3 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Cross Terrain scores 71 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Cross Terrain scores 73 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Cross Terrain scores 70 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Cross Terrain scores 74 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Tire B · Michelin Cross Terrain
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Dueler H/P Sport or Cross Terrain?
Which is better in the wet, Dueler H/P Sport or Cross Terrain?
Michelin Cross Terrain, 74 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dueler H/P Sport or Cross Terrain?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 70 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Dueler H/P Sport or Cross Terrain?
Michelin Cross Terrain, 70 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Dueler H/P Sport or Cross Terrain?
Michelin Cross Terrain, 73 vs 63 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