Bridgestone
Dueler A/T Ascent
All TerrainTire
The new Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is an all-terrain tire made for SUVs, Crossovers, and Light Trucks. Its features include noiseless and comfortable on-road and highway drive, excellent grip in rain and wintery conditions, and subtle performance in extreme mud terrains and off-road. Continue reading for a detailed analysis of this tire’s performance.
| Tire type | All-Terrain Tire |
| Price range | $237-$437 |
| Run-flat | No |
| Vehicles type | SUVs, Jeep, Pickup, and Light trucks |
| Driving conditions | Dry, Wet, Mud, and Snow |
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Following their tradition of producing high-quality tires, Bridgestone Tire launches its new all-terrain tire. This tire is an improvement to the Bridgestone famous line of tires in the Dueler A/T series.
The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is a perfect treat for the drivers of heavy vehicles looking for a peaceful drive in multiple conditions. You can drive it through the rough conditions of mud terrains, extremely snowy terrains, and peaceful highways.
This versatile tire with its high-quality drives also achieves great mileage over its lifetime. A durable treadwear also makes it a peaceful, high-performing, and reliable tire to drive all year round.
Although the tire is perfect to drive all year round, however comparing it with specific condition tires, it might fall behind a little in certain conditions, so after completely reading this review you will be able to make a choice between specific tires or this all-terrain tire will be a better fit for your driving conditions.
So without further ado, let’s start with the technicalities of this tire tread.
Pros
- Versatile performance in different all terrain conditions
- Safe and reliable rides in wet and dry conditions
- 3PMSF-certified tire for harsh winter terrain drives
- Reliable tire with durable treadwear performance
- Quiet and peaceful driving experience all year round
Cons
- It is not the best tire for extreme mud terrains
- Consume more fuel than all-season tires
Tread, Compound, and Internal Structure
The tire features an all-season and all-terrain compound to balance the performance in both of these conditions. With individual tread blocks and a symmetrical pattern, the Dueler A/T Ascent achieves proper ride on off-road conditions and smooth and comfortable rides on city streets and highways.
The open tread design with open shoulders is very helpful in wet and snowy conditions. The tire clears the water and snow from its tread area to avoid hydroplaning and deliver responsive drive in slippery conditions.
To achieve proper grip and control over difficult conditions, the tread blocks and shoulder blocks feature high-density 3D sipes, which improve the tire brakes, cornering, and grip on multiple conditions. This advanced tire is perfect to achieve versatile results in different all terrain conditions.
Wet Road Performance
Rain Traction and Grip
A tire must have deep grooves and open shoulders to achieve better results in rain and wet conditions, which this Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent proudly comes with. Its deep grooves channel water, and with the help of an open shoulder design, water never stays inside the tires. The traction and grip on wet conditions is perfect with this tire, and you can achieve safe and reliable rides in rainy seasons.
Brakes and Response
The response is enhanced due tot he symmetrical tire pattern, with individual close-distance blocks and multiple sipes. The tire stops quickly compared to other all season and all terrain tires, and the response is also perfect. The tire never hydroplanes and never lose controlm making it a safe tire to drive in 2024.
Dry Road Performance
Handling and Corners
Compared to max performance tires, this is not the greatest tire to achieve fast track results. However, in comparison with other all-terrain tires, this new tire is a better performer and achieves great results on dry roads and tracks. The responsive handling with comfortable and reliable rides, is great to have with all-terrain tires.
Grip and Traction
The grip and traction are enhanced due to the multiple sipes and tread blocks. The tire achieves stable drive in dry conditions without compromising on safety and control. With responsive handling, quick brakes, and a proper grip, this tire is perfect for all weather conditions.
Winter Terrain Performance
Safety on Snow
This is a 3PMSF-certified tire, so you can expect great results on snow terrains as well. The tire performs fairly well in snowy conditions. The response and control on winter terrains is fair as well making it a safe tire to drive on snowy terrains. However at fast speed, this tire is not the most reliable option, you may feel a loose grip and car getting out of control, especially in harsh winter terrains.
Brakes and Grip
The tire brakes quickly and also grip greatly in snowy terrains. As mentioned earlier, at fast pace, it just doesn’t work. For optimal results in winter terrains, the specific winter tire will be a good fit for your vehicles.
Mud Terrains drive
Extreme conditions
This tire features, deep individual tread blocks, similar to mud errain tires, which is why its performance in off-road is great as well. It achieves proper response and delivers and safe and controlled ride in normal mud terrain conditions. In extreme off-road situations, it is not the best tire to drive, as it sometimes loses control, and also wears off earlier in harsh conditions, so a separate mud terrain tire will be better if you usually drive in mud terrains.
Traction and Control
The traction and grip are also great due to multiple sipes on tread and shoulder blocks, you can expect a safe driving experience in off-road conditions as well, just as in other all-terrain conditions. So the drive overall in all terrain conditions, with this tire is safe and reliable, with durable treadwear, so you drive as far safely as long as possible.
Drive Quality
Comfort and Noise
Compared to all-season and touring tires, the comfort and noise of this tire are not the most pleasant, however, when comparing with winter tires, off-road, or all-terrain tires, this tire has one of the most pleasant drives when it comes to overall comfort and noise levels. If you want an all-terrain tire that delivers comparable peaceful rides, then this new Dueler A/T Ascent will be a great choice for your vehicle.
Fuel Efficiency
This is where this tire does not shine, even no other all-terrain or off-road tire shines in this aspect. Due to heavier built and tread blocks, the tire does not provide the most efficient drive when it comes to mileage. If you switch from all-season tires, then you can expect 2-4 mpg loss, while if you are switching from off-road tires, you can see a little improvement in fuel mileage.
Durability and Tread life
This Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent comes with a 60K miles treadwear warranty, which is standard among top all-terrain tires, however, only a few last as long as their warranty claims. So far there are no complaints about this tire’s early signs of wearing, so you can expect good results with its treadwear performance. However, it is obvious that driving in extreme or harsh conditions off-road might show some sign of early wear, so if you are an extreme driver of off-road roads, then off-road tires will be a better choice for you.
Ending Note Recommendations
As you read above, this new Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is a great tire for versatile performance in different road and weather conditions. Its comfortable and noiseless ride can be peaceful on highways and city streets, and its aggressive design can achieve great results in harsh conditions of all terrains.
