Bridgestone Dueler H/T D687 Review - A Good Buy?

Here are the key stats for the Dueler H/T D687, at a glance.

Key Info - Australia
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	Highway All-Season
Season	All Season
Release Date	2000
Run Flat?	No
Overall Score	48/100

Review Summary

In a hurry? Here's what you need to know about the Bridgestone Dueler H/T D687:

Dry condition grip is subpar.
Temperature resistance is subpar.
Tread life is low.

Pricing

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Bridgestone Dueler H/T D687 in Australia

This offering by Bridgestone has been around in Australia for about 24 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 5 sizes.

This highway all-season tyre is a solid option for those looking for an all season tyre in the premium end of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Dueler H/T D687 Tyres

We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the Dueler H/T D687 tyres.

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the Dueler H/T D687 tyres. Bear in mind that these results are more subjective than the EU results.

	Rating
Dry Performance	Good
Comfort	Acceptable
Handling	Acceptable
Wet Performance	Acceptable
Treadwear	Acceptable
Snow/Ice Performance	Acceptable
Overall Score	48/100

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the Dueler H/T D687 scores 3 out of 5 for comfort.

Treadwear

With a UTQG treadwear rating of 300, the Dueler H/T D687 would theoretically last 3 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

These tyres score a grade of B.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

These tyres score a grade of B.

Warranty

The Dueler H/T D687 tyres have a warranty of 50,000 kilometres.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these highway all-season tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

With an overall rating of 48 out of 100, the Dueler H/T D687 tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for highway all-season action.

In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:

Treadwear: 300
Traction: B (scale: AA, A, B, C)
Temperature Resistance: B (scale: A, B, C)

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 5 sizes of the Dueler H/T D687 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
215/65 R16 96H
225/65 R17 101H
235/60 R16 99T
235/65 R18 104T
235/55 R18 100H