Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 and Nitto Terra Grappler G2 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Nitto Terra Grappler G2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.3 | 73.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.1 12 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.2 1 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 2 | No data | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.0 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 4.0 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 or Nitto Terra Grappler G2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 ranks higher on average than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 ranks better than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain AT002 appears in 2 independent tests, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
