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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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 9 + 1 road tests and 1,373 + 1,962 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 81–65

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
± 5

Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,373 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (wet braking)

“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
± 6

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. 86

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +18
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests8673
    Reviews found online8660

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 86 = 86

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 60.2 = 68

  2. 91

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +23
    68
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests9370
    Reviews found online8665

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 86.4 = 91

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.7 = 68

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    67
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online–66

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 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 0.32).

  4. 64

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +5
    59
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests54≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7155

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 40% × 54.1 + 60% × 70.9 = 64

    Dueler H/P Sport: 40% × 66.5 (est.) + 60% × 54.6 = 59

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

  5. 58

    Noise

    Dueler H/P Sport +8
    66
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests53≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)65

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

    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.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +10
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests77≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online6659

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 65.5 = 72

    Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 59.3 = 62

    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. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +28
    55
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Reviews found online8355
  8. 64

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests64–
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVBridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Relative Score 81 65
Dry 86 68
Wet 91 68
Snow – 67
Comfort 64 59
Noise 58 66
Treadwear 72 62
Handling (owners) 83 55
Efficiency 64 –

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Recomputed
Headline score
± 5

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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Dueler H/P Sport

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

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4 SUVDueler H/P SportΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 99% #6/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 99% #3/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 90% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 97% #7/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #5/9 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test #13/15 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and safety in both wet and dry conditions
  • Precise steering response and enhanced cornering stability for heavy SUVs
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and overall handling

Cons

  • Higher-than-average purchase price
  • Increased road noise reported by some users as the tread wears down
  • Faster tread wear and shorter mileage lifespan under aggressive driving or heavy vehicle loads
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 SUV review

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

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is generally very positive, with owners highlighting its strong grip, handling precision, and suitability for heavy performance SUVs. Users frequently compare it favorably to older Latitude Sport 3 and standard passenger tires, though they emphasize its summer-only limitation below 40°F and note trade-offs in price and tread life.

rennlist.com

“Have a 2014 CTTS with 21" wheels. Just had Michelin PilotSport4 SUV All-season put on. Before that had Michelin PilotSport4S. Have about 1K miles on the new tires, and no experience with it in winter weather yet, but prefer the ride quality over the PS4S. The PS4SUV are a softer ride, yet still have plenty of grip when I hit the "Sport" button. IMO, the PS4S is overkill for the Cayenne. Obviously, subjective and YMMV. Does your wife engage in "spirited" driving? As background, I have PS4S tires on my 2016 Spyder and love them.”

bobistheoilguy.com ·2022-04-22

“Figured I would update this thread. Ended up buying a set of four brand new 18" Saab 9-7X wheels that were shipped over, and went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires in 255/55R18 109Y XL flavor. This is the first set of French made Michelins I've purchased, and they all were manufactured in December 2021. Also got some chrome McGard spline drive lug nuts. The ride is definitely firmer than it was compared to the 255/60R17 106V tires on there previously, but that's a good thing in my book. Only put 18 miles on them so far, so I can't say all that much. However, I definitely like them so far.”

subaruoutback.org ·1 upvote ·2021-10-17

“The CrossClimate2 is supposed to be better in every way compared to the prior generations, including less rolling resistance (better fuel economy). Most Tire Rack reviews are from people who have only driven on tires for a short time so when there are tread life ratings from consumers I don't know how accurate it is. My Michelin Pilot Sport4SUV summer tires have 1500 miles on them and started at 9/32nds and are still 9/32nds (all 4 corners) with some very aggressive driving (testing rear sway bars) and only have 200 treadwear rating.”

Top themes
#Summer temperature limitations#Grip and handling performance#Tread life and wear#Comparison with Latitude Sport 3#Ride comfort and firmness#SUV-specific load design

Based on 37 community posts

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.”

rennlist.com

“I've had the N-spec 20" Bridgestones on my CTTS for just about a year now, and couldn't be more satisfied with them. They're wearing well and balanced up perfectly when I did a Roadforce match balance on them. A very smooth riding tire; you won't be going wrong with these as your summer tire.”

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 · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available6552
Rim diameters17″ – 23″16″ – 21″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—300 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Sizes in common3232

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 91 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 86 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 72 vs 62 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Dueler H/P Sport?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Dueler H/P Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 91 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Dueler H/P Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 86 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Dueler H/P Sport?

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport, 66 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Dueler H/P Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 64 vs 59 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Dueler H/P Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 72 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