Bridgestone Dueler Ascent A/T (SL) Thoughts

[Beachbum]

1000 mile follow-up

2.26 miles/kwh, 90% around town, minimal freeway. The tires are still quiet and smooth - highly recommend and would get them again.

I replaced my 31500 mile 20" Pirelli Scorpions (PS) with these Dueler Acents (DA) and I am amazed how joyful it is to drive my truck again! The PS were so freaking loud compared to these near silent DAs. Given the miles on the PS, the ride was less compliant and now so smooth with the new DAs. I don't notice any adverse handling characteristics with the DAs that are 4 lbs lighter (44 vs 48 lbs). I also appreciate their load ratings between the two tires are the same.

I've only driven 50 miles around town so far and efficiency seems about the same, 2.2 miles/kwh. While the tires are absolutely silent up to 48 mph, there may be a slight hum >48 mph. I have yet to hit the freeway.

Finally, Costco installation (Danville, CA) was seemless. They were aware of the procedure, had the pucks, and updated the tire replacement settings.

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

1000 mile follow-up

2.26 miles/kwh, 90% around town, minimal freeway. The tires are still quiet and smooth - highly recommend and would get them again.

That's better than Rivian's official 2.07 mi/kWh data point for the same sized factory ATs.

 

[Singletracker]

Here’s an update on my Bridgestone Dueler Ascents A/T LT275/65-20. I now have about 5000 miles on them. This screen shot only covers the last 4000 miles. I am still very happy with these tires. Minimal road noise and excellent efficiency at 2.34 m/kWh, and slowly climbing as we head into summer. FWIW, I’ve also had my RTT mounted for the last 1000ish miles. The Ascents have performed well on road and off road on some fairy gnarly trails. Yes, that’s the trail I’m on and these bighorns need to get out of the way IMHO, the LT’s are the way to go. Basically, I’ve sacrificed little by stepping up to the LT’s versus the SL’s. With deeper tread and sturdier sidewalls, I expect them to last a good while.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Here’s an update on my Bridgestone Dueler Ascents A/T LT275/65-20. I now have about 5000 miles on them. This screen shot only covers the last 4000 miles. I am still very happy with these tires. Minimal road noise and excellent efficiency at 2.34 m/kWh, and slowly climbing as we head into summer. FWIW, I’ve also had my RTT mounted for the last 1000ish miles. The Ascents have performed well on road and off road on some fairy gnarly trails. Yes, that’s the trail I’m on and these bighorns need to get out of the way IMHO, the LT’s are the way to go. Basically, I’ve sacrificed little by stepping up to the LT’s versus the SL’s. With deeper tread and sturdier sidewalls, I expect them to last a good while.

That is seriously impressive. And Nevada isn’t exactly high elevation like Colorado. Maybe it’s NV’s criminally low speed limit?

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