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Bridgestone launches new Dueler All-Terrain 4x4 tyre

David Ross, Editor
Thu, 08 Jun 2023

Bridgestone has launched the Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain A/T002, a 4x4 tyre designed to tackle off-road conditions while maintaining stability on paved roads.

The tyre, developed and manufactured in Europe, is available in 43 sizes ranging from 15 to 19 inches. Bridgestone utilized Virtual Tyre Development technology at its European R&D Centre to design and test the tyre.

The development was also influenced by Bridgestone's experience in creating the original fitment tyre for the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato. As the exclusive tyre partner for the supercar, Bridgestone designed a world-first supercar run-flat all-terrain tyre to enhance the vehicle's all-terrain capabilities while maximizing driving pleasure.

The Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 tyre is designed with a hexagonal block shape and pattern to adapt to different types of terrain. Bridgestone claims it provides excellent traction, balanced braking and the ability to grip mud and snow while ensuring a clean ride on road.

Compared to its predecessor, the Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain A/T002 offers a 40% improvement in mileage while a high silica compound means strong grip in on wet surfaces. The tyre is certified with 3PMSF and M+S markings, indicating its readiness for winter conditions and compliance with winter tyre legislation.

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Can I have two different size tyres on my car?

My 2016 Fiesta has alloy wheels and there are two different recommended tyre sizes- 195/45/16 and 195/50/16. I currently have 4 x 195/45/16's on the car. Which size tyre should I be using and does it make any difference? I have a full size spare which is 195/50/16, can I use this on the car? Could I have 2x 195/50/16's on the rear wheels and 2x 195/45/16's on the front wheels? I notice that my wife's Smart car has two different size tyres on rear and front wheels. Would this arrangement mean an MoT fail?
A vehicle can have more than one recommended tyre size to suit different specifications. For example, on the Fiesta it may be that the 195/45 is suited to sportier models such as the ST-Line as the smaller sidewall provides sharper handling. Ultimately both of these tyre sizes will work well on your car. The 195/50 tyres will provide a slightly better ride quality than the 195/45s, so you can change this to suit your preference. The MoT guidelines state that tyres on the same axle must be the same size, so as long as this criteria is met it should not be a fail, but we would recommend using the same aspect ratio on all four tyres. The Smart ForTwo is an unusual case as it has wider tyres on the rear than at the front, this is to counteract that fact that it has a very short wheelbase and is rear-engined. You can use the spare wheel for emergency use only without any safety concerns.
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