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 205 + 1,963 owner reviews. How we score
Dueler H/P Sport leads, 65–63 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 205 reviews
“Sounds as if Aus is rationalising inventory John. Pity because the HP is a good dirt road tyre with stones around. That said the XM2 is also a tough tyre & designed to take knocks that would damage High Performance summer tyres.”
Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,963 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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 66 (est.) | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 62 | 60 |
Primacy HP: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.4 = 64
Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 60.1 = 68
No road tests of dry for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 67 (est.) | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 65 |
Primacy HP: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.1 = 65
Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 64.7 = 68
No road tests of wet for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 66 |
Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 68
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).
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 58 | 54 |
Primacy HP: 40% × 66.5 (est.) + 60% × 57.6 = 61
Dueler H/P Sport: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.1 = 59
No road tests of comfort for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 65 |
Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66
No road tests of noise for Dueler H/P Sport. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 65 (est.) | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 59 |
Primacy HP: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 61.1 = 63
Dueler H/P Sport: 60% × 63.9 (est.) + 40% × 59.1 = 62
No road tests of treadwear for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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 0.36).
| Source | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 59 | 55 |
| Category | Michelin Primacy HP | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 65 |
| Dry | 64 | 68 |
| Wet | 65 | 68 |
| Snow | – | 68 |
| Comfort | 61 | 59 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 55 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Primacy HP
Dueler H/P Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy HP | Dueler H/P Sport | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/6 2010 Autocar Tyre Test - FWD | #13/15 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Michelin Primacy HP is divided depending on use case: enthusiasts frequently criticize them for lacking grip compared to dedicated Pilot Sport performance tires, though many appreciate their playful, low-traction slide characteristics on cars like the GR86/BRZ. Owners also note their low rolling resistance and suitability for mild climates, but raise occasional discussions around shoulder cracking with age and their limitation as summer-only rubber.
“You will notice the difference, but if you don't track, autocross, or canyon carve, I wouldn't bother. You don't have to stick with Primacy but it's not worth the PSS. The only reason I would go PSS in that instance, is if the price is similar to Primacy HP (it might actually be similar). If you drive in snow at all I would not go with PSS. Do not go with anything more aggressive than PSS for day to day street driving. There are people who daily drive more aggressive RS3s, RE-71s, ZII Star Specs, etc. but they track/autocross, know the limits, and take it easy around standing water.”
“I noticed these cracks at around spring this year. The car experiences frequent moments of hard driving so I'm thinking of replacing the tires next spring when the car comes out of hibernation as I'm a little worried about how they're going to hold up despite there still being plenty of thread left. The tires are original to the car (2016 Scion FRS). Date code of this one is 4215, but they're all within a couple of weeks or so and they're all in the same condition. Tires and car have 25,000km on them.”
“So long as you’ve got some tread, the stock Primacy HP tires are plenty safe for Bay Area weather all year ‘round. Just don’t drive anywhere that gets real winter weather or freezing temps. I’d avoid trips up to Tahoe in January. And don’t climb Mt. Diablo or Mt. Hamilton when they get their occasional dusting of snow. (I live in upstate NY now, so I’m familiar with tires & winter conditions …but I’m also a Bay Area native.)”
Based on 36 community posts
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.
“Originally Posted By: Nick1994 Originally Posted By: Bluestream Bridgstones! You'll never look back! My grandmother just bought a 2011 CR-V and the dealer installed 4 brand new Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport AS on it. Still had the nubs on them. Noisy on the highway. Those Bridgestones were the OEM tire on our 2013 CR-V. Noisy on the highway is spot on. My Blizzak DM-V1 snow tires are noticeably quieter than the Duelers were.”
“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.”
“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.”
Based on 10 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy HP | B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 1 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Michelin Primacy HP
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Narrow edge: Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — better dry and wet. Where the Michelin Primacy HP is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 68 vs 64 on dry.
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport scores 68 vs 65 on wet.
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Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport, 68 vs 65 on our wet score.
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport, 68 vs 64 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 59 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 62 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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
