Bridgestone  Dueler H/L 400 RFT

the first 20,000 miles are very good. dry and wet grip were strong on turns. I had confidence taking sweeping turns 15mph above posted speed during steady rain conditions and 25mph above in dry conditions. rotated every 10k miles with no uneven wear.
at 25K mi., I approximate less than 25% tread remaining and wet grip decreased noticeably.
I do not recommend these tires due to price point and will consider other brands such as Michelin CrossClimate2 in 235/55/17.
I will not use these tires to completion and am ready to dump them post haste

Not sure why this tire gets generally low ratings...I have about 8k on this new set of RFT's and they seem to be a pretty good 3 season tire: good grip wet or dry, quiet, a bit firm on cleveland pothole strewn streets, but that could be the BMW X50's firm suspension more so than the hardness of the tire. Not too many miles so far, but reasonalby impressed with this RFT (which I generally loath). True convession - I did buy a seperate set of snow tires to get throught the Cleveland winters - these tires are weak in the snow/ice. It would be totally embrrasing to end up in a snow bank with an X5...and I don't like to slow down just for a little snow.

I drive my 2009 BMW X5 diesel at relatively higher speeds consisting of combined highway/city driving in Central Florida. I would say total driving is approx. 70% highway/county roads and 30% city. The X5 weighs 5200# and handles extremely well for it's size. The H/L duellers have 24000 miles in exactly 25 months. The tires have never been rotated per BMW recommendation. The 255/55/19 tires handle extremely well with a comfortable non stiff ride. The tires have worn perfectly evenly, as the tire balance and wheel alignment is virtually perfect.I expect at least another 15000 miles on these tires and at that point they will have satisfied my expectations.

I purchased a RAV4 for use on snow packed upstate NY roads. The car may be fine but why Toyota put these tires on the car is a mystery. They are dangerous in snowy conditions. The car enters in uncontrollable skids/slips that makes it hazardous to life and limb. Absolutely, the worse tires I have ever had. They are coming off before I get killed. I prefer stuffing a standard spare/rim (with a jack) in the trunk than take a chance with this junk.

I got these 255-50-19 tires about 3 months ago. On dry pavement they are fine. In the rain, they seem okay with respect to cornering and braking. If there is any snow on the ground, their forward stopping distance is terrible. The cornering is a bit better, but still not great. Definitely would not buy them again.

These OEM came with my BMW X5. Bought in the summer, they were fine. But at the first dusting of snow, they were terrible and couldn't hold the crest of the road in even 1/2 inch of snow. As the tires aged they became terribly noisy. This year, as I switch to snow tires, I can't wait to get them off and get rid of them. Terrible.

This is the OE run flat on X5 diesels. While I wouldn't agree with the other X5d owner above about them being total crap they definitely aren't great. We do put a lot of miles on our X5 (hence the diesel) so as far as tread wear I think these are fine. That being said; they are loud, heavy and not comfortable! These were brand new when we bought the car CPO in 2012 and I have never liked them. I will not buy these again and also will not buy runflats again. I may go with Ecopia or Continentals but a can of fix-a-flat is going in the trunk for sure.

These tires performed well for the first 16,000 miles. By 20,000 miles they were getting progressively louder with some vibration and harsh ride quality. I am meticulous about tire pressure and rotation, which apparently allowed me to get a little over 20,000 miles out of them according to dealers that I talked to. I knew these tires get poor reviews, but I still had 8/32 tread depth (10/32 is the tread depth when new) and they should not have needed to be replaced. This is typical BMW nonsense. These OEM tires are made to a spec that only BMW understands or appreciates while the customer gets stuck with a $1,000 tire replacement bill every 20,000 miles. It would almost be understandable if these tires were stellar performers, but they're mediocre at best even when new.

Two recent experiences have compelled me to write a review. In the past couple of months, the area where I live has had a few rainstorms come through. Twice, at extremely low speeds (thankfully), the car has lost traction while making right turns. One time was from a dead stop where the rear broke loose and I had to countersteer to get control back. Then today, in a short, tight 90-degree right turn, the entire car was headed sideways for a second.

The weird thing is, while nearing 4 years old, the treads on these tires are great. Plus, they've held up longer than 80% of the tires I've had in the past. Nonetheless, I am pretty worried about these tires. My family takes this car for the vast majority of our road trips, and now I really lack confidence in their ability to get us safely from point A to point B, particularly with fall and the approaching ski season. I did give them a 7 for hydroplaning resistance, but that's only because I haven't spun out at higher speeds...yet.

In the dry, I've found these tires quite competent. They certainly help with the unexpectedly good handling this car is known to have, although I can hear the tires very well in the cabin and feel they just crash over every bump and pothole.

Ultimately, I strongly recommend you do NOT buy these tires unless you only plan to drive in the dry. But if you were, you wouldn't be looking at an all-season tire in the first place, right?

Horrible tire. Loud and no tread life at all. Not sure why BMW would put a 20,000 mile tire on a premium vehicle. This tire should be taken off the market or sold for $100 since it needs to be replaced every year or so. Absurd.

This is the OEM tire on my BMW X5. It has 15,000 miles and the tires already look worn. I should have realized that a UTQG rating of 300 only means it will get only 21,600 miles before needing to be replaced. The original wet weather traction was good, but not great. Now it's beginning to become more marginal. I will likely replace this with Continentals or Michelins.

Were OEM tires when purchased BMW X5 during 2012. The ride has always been rough and less than enjoying. Tires now have 29000 miles and are worn out. I see no reason to purchase another set of these tires considering the cost, rough ride, handling and lack of tread wear. I made sure the tires were always in alignment and maintained proper tire pressure, they simply are not made to last past 30000 from comments I have read and my own experience.