Bridgestone 235/65 R18 106H Dueler H/P Sport 2024

The Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport 235/65 R18 106H is a high-performance summer tyre designed for SUVs, crossovers and sport utility vehicles. This specific specification features a 235 mm section width, 65-series profile, radial construction and an 18-inch rim diameter. The 106 load index corresponds to a maximum load capacity of 950 kg per tyre, while the H speed rating permits speeds up to 210 km/h. This version uses standard-load construction, an asymmetrical tread design, tubeless construction and a blackwall sidewall.

About Bridgestone   235\ 65 R 18 Dueler H/P Sport

The Dueler H/P Sport is developed to give luxury SUVs and sport utility vehicles road characteristics associated with high-performance passenger vehicles. Bridgestone describes the model as offering responsive handling and steering together with wet and dry performance, ride comfort and reduced road noise. The tread design uses larger shoulder blocks to provide additional biting edges during cornering, while the optimized tread pattern is intended to manage road noise and support a smoother driving experience.

235/65 R18 Tyre Size

The 235/65 R18 designation identifies a nominal tyre width of 235 mm, a 65-series aspect ratio and radial construction for an 18-inch wheel. The relatively taller sidewall compared with low-profile performance sizes provides a configuration suited to SUV and crossover applications. For this specification, the overall diameter is approximately 30 inches, with a section width of approximately 235 mm.

106H Load and Speed Rating

The 106 load index corresponds to a maximum rated load of 950 kg per tyre. The H speed symbol indicates a maximum rated speed of 210 km/h. The load and speed ratings should always be matched to the vehicle manufacturer's approved tyre specification, axle requirements and recommended inflation pressure.

Tread Design and Construction

The Dueler H/P Sport uses an asymmetrical tread pattern developed for performance-oriented SUV applications. Its larger shoulder blocks provide additional biting edges during cornering, while the optimized tread layout is designed to maintain a controlled contact footprint. The tyre is tubeless and uses a blackwall sidewall finish.

Handling and Steering Response

The Dueler H/P Sport is designed to provide responsive handling and steering for luxury SUVs and sport utility vehicles. The shoulder-block design contributes additional edges for cornering, while the tread construction supports directional control during everyday driving, lane changes and higher-speed road use.

Wet-Road Performance

The tread pattern is designed to support wet-road traction by helping manage water across the contact area. Bridgestone positions the Dueler H/P Sport for both wet and dry performance. For the specific 235/65 R18 106H specification, the European tyre label gives a wet-grip rating of C.

Summer Performance

The Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport 235/65 R18 106H is classified as a summer performance tyre. It is intended primarily for warm-weather road use and is not a dedicated winter or all-season tyre. This specification does not carry the 3PMSF severe-snow marking.

Comfort and Road Noise

Although the Dueler H/P Sport is positioned as a performance-oriented SUV tyre, comfort and refinement are also part of its design characteristics. Bridgestone describes the model as providing in-car comfort, while the optimized tread pattern is designed to reduce road noise generated while driving. The specific 235/65 R18 106H specification has an external rolling noise value of 70 dB.

Rolling Resistance and Wet Grip

The EU tyre-label data for the 235/65 R18 106H specification indicates an E rating for rolling resistance and a C rating for wet grip, with external rolling noise measured at 70 dB. These European label classifications are separate from the UTQG system and should not be converted into UTQG ratings.

UTQG Performance Rating

The available specification data lists a UTQG rating of 300 AA for the Dueler H/P Sport 235/65 R18 106H. This corresponds to a treadwear grade of 300 and traction grade A, with the available specification identifying the temperature grade as A. UTQG is a separate rating system from the European tyre-label classifications.

Production Year

This product listing specifies 2024 as the requested production year. The production year identifies the intended manufacturing year of the supplied tyre, while the exact manufacturing week should be verified from the DOT or applicable production-date marking on the individual tyre sidewall.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

The Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport 235/65 R18 106H is suitable for drivers of compatible SUVs, crossovers and sport utility vehicles who require a summer performance tyre with a 950 kg per-tyre load capacity and H-speed rating up to 210 km/h. It is particularly suited to road-focused SUV applications where responsive steering, cornering control, wet and dry road performance and everyday driving comfort are important.