The relationship between fuel consumption and rolling resistance is good. This design, combined with the belt's continuous central longitudinal ribs, ensures that no water is released to allow the blades to operate.Īnd needless to say, it reduces overall wet traction. aquaplaningĪquaplaning, also known as aquaplaning, occurs when the tire cannot remove water from the tread quickly enough, "through the grooves", causing the tire to float and lose traction.Īnd with crowded shoulder pads, the Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo 3 can't solve this problem.Īs shown in the tread appearance section, the outer lugs have connectors between them to prevent lateral water leakage.
I mean, it's not that great compared to road tires, but when you look at other A/Ts, simply put, it's okay.Īlthough the tire can still improve its resistance to aquaplaning, I must add. This means that the sipes need flexibility to move, and a harder rubber compound can hinder their ability to function effectively.Īnd with a medium tread compound (neither too soft nor too hard), the Dueler AT Revo 3 generally has adequate wet traction. These small slits in the tread expand as the tire comes into contact with the road, absorbing water particles and throwing them off the road. When it comes to wet grip, the secret lies in the tire's sipes (in terms of how many there are and what kind of texture they have).
And this challenge arises because these tires cannot compromise durability, which means they must have a harder tread compound and minimal sipes. Wet traction is always a big problem for most off-road tires. Basically all cams there have a secondary rubber layer inside. The tread compound is stiff enough to prevent excessive flexing of the tread lugs, which causes a delay in steering response.Īnd this is further supported by strong reinforced foundations under those shoulder blocks. These factors tell you how much g-forces the tire generates when cornering.Īnd considering this, I would have to rate the Dueler AT in the top 5 when it comes to all-terrain tires. Lateral traction or handling is assessed by analyzing tread flexibility and shoulder structure. Other road tires have larger cavities in the tread and do not have a reinforced base like the Dueler AT. That's why the larger footprint of the Bridgestone Dueler A/T offers better grip here (compared to other A/T tires).Ĭompare the Dueler AT Revo 3 with others below: And it's judged by looking at the center of the tread because that's what makes the most solid (firm) connection to the ground. This grip is calculated with braking distances (from a certain speed I use 50 mph).
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