2024 Ford Ranger Raptor - Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent First Driving Impressions

[@busterrex7588]

I am so jealous of your job Topher! Just got to drive a friends Elantra N the other day, and driving a new car was insane. You get to drive a different new car every week or so, as well as get to go out on track, sometimes with your sick s2000 and civic type r but sometimes in a porsche GT3. Man I am so jealous of what you get to do for work as a car enthusiast it seems like the ultimate job! I am sure you are very grateful you get to do this but just wanted to say that your videos are so informative yet fun at the same time and I always enjoy watching. Whether its an old 80s civic or a 2024 raptor, these videos are always a treat to watch. Cheers!

[@busterrex7588]

wow reading that back, that is a mess, i need to fix my formating 😭

[@TheTopher]

Update: on these new tires, the Ranger Raptor can corner faster around an entrance ramp than the 2025 Explorer ST lol

[@mattr8904]

TRY GOODYEAR MT/R KEVLARS PLEASE 👀

[@AdrianKurian]

Who knew!

[@Localtraveler2376]

@@mattr8904 he only did these because Bridgestone gave him the tires. It should be listed as sponsored. Not honest so I’ll probably unsubscribe.

[@neilhoskins6629]

@@Localtraveler2376 he disclosed this in the description...

[@Localtraveler2376]

@ what’s your point. He should say it during the video and a tag should pop up saying the video contains sponsored content. Stop being a simp.

[@markystew]

I put a set on my Tahoe. First impression is this is quite possibly the best AT tire I have ever had. Smooth and quiet.

[@andyh4464]

Never seen a car KZbinr as obsessed with tires as you are 😂

[@TheTopher]

I’ll never get tired of them

[@KeysRun]

@@TheTopherI see what you did there

[@waterhi]

"Tires were provided by Bridgestone for testing and review." - Pay attention lil bro.

[@Localtraveler2376]

@@waterhitimestamp? I didn’t hear him say that.

[@waterhi]

@@Localtraveler2376 you don't read what the author of the video puts in their description? That is where they disclose what the advertisement is.

[@peteeberhardt3769]

I really, really appreciate this review. Tires are so important... Holy crap that wet traction on the onramp! That sold me.

[@jackhglass]

i love the ford ranger, my brother has a base model xl but the ride is smooth and has no harshness over bumps. The interior is so tight and solid, no squeaks or rattles.

[@gregtoole974]

I’ve had a 2020 F150 Platinum with 3.5 Ecoboost, 21 Ram Limited with 3.0 Eco Diesel, 22 AT4X with 6.2 V8, 23 Denali with 3.0 Duramax, 24 ZR2 with Duramax. Prior to all of those I had a 2019 Mustang Bullitt and many mustang prior. I will say this is the closest Truck to sports car feel I’ve ever had, my opinion!! I love the drive, power and feel of this truck! IT’S JUST DAMN FUN TO DRIVE!!

[@rickyn1858]

I had these tires installed about a week ago and so far so good.. smooth down the interstate and seemed really good in the snow. Will know more with time but so far I think I made a good choice.

[@TheTopher]

Got our first snow here this week and same, really impressed with their snow & cold/wet performance.

[@richardjablonski5893]

Love the raptor videos!! MORE!!!

[@riverviewmortgagecorp8829]

Running Revo at 3 on my 16' sequoia and love them! I take the kids to the local offroad park that also has sand dunes and I live in Cleveland so we have lots of snow to deal. Tires have been awesome AND they are as quiet as stock which is the biggest thing for me. If you've ever had loud tires before, it's horrible. Thanks doing this review as I'll be needing a new set in a year.

[@Frank-ej6dq]

Thank you for the video.I just purchased my 24 Ranger Raptor in Hot Chili Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clear Coat.Stock tires are KO’3 and just turned 500 miles. Something to check into when I need tires.

[@coolleo149]

Yo Topher this truck is amazing! Keep up man!

[@mauriceracicot6010]

All of this info is good news! I just ordered this tire for my ram 2500 laramie. Hope it turns out to be a great tire!

[@cdeluise]

Thanks for your review on this tire! I need tires for my '08 GX. The other tire you mentioned, the Falken WildPeak A\T4W, is what I'll end up getting.

[@EverydayATV]

Love that you’re enjoying your truck. I have a ‘15 F-150 Platinum with the 20” OEM Hankooks. Was thinking of getting the Michelin X-Ice mounted for just the winter but now thinking maybe I should go with these all year round. I do a lot of highway driving and the Hankooks have always been nice and quiet. Looks like Costco carries these Bridgestones in my size.

[@cbh2cbh2cbh2]

I have a 2025 G550 and it came with terrible tires from the factory (particularly for a G Wagon)! Just bought these. Loved your review.

[@BC-sr3gg]

I’m ready to put these tires on my 2024 GX overtrail LT265/70R18 E

[@JJJ5.7]

Looking forward to your snow and ice test. Interested in these tires.

[@SixGap]

My wife's Rock Creek came with the Toyo AT3s on it and I hate how they wander at highway speeds. I'll have to check these out when it's closer to replacement time.

[@LP63.]

How does it feel on rough roads? The KO3 is a C rated tire and these are E rated.

[@R19Robbin]

Looks good, sounds good, performs good 👌

[@ElliWoelfin]

"sounds good"???

[@g.donuts3551]

Bummer about the KO3s. Had high hopes for the redesign from KO2s.

[@robbiebolden1594]

Question? Why would you run an E Rated/LT tire on that kind of truck? Seems to be major overkill. E rated tires are specifically made for HD trucks hauling much heavier loads. I heard some guys comment that its because of the added sidewall protection but if you read the fine print on the tire you will see that its still only 2 ply sidewall. Is it because the only other option in that tire is the SL? If so then that makes sense. There doesn't seem to be a middle of the road so to speak for this tire. For example, not offered in C or D load range. Just asking because after reading some post in different sites on this subject, I didn't realize so many guys are running 10 ply/E rated tires on 1/2 Ton, or less, trucks . Im just wondering why? Curious...

[@JamesWilson-gk9bk]

Im in Michigan to, Getting these tomarrow for my new to me 17 f150 xlt Had cooper road and trails on my tahoe i sold to get my f150, heard these are just as good if not better.

[@Morbidhouse]

Sold. I'm getting these instead of the Firestone Destination xt.

[@cbh2cbh2cbh2]

You said Southeast Michigan. Close to Blissfield? I live in NYC, but my father grew up there and had lots of wonderful summer trips there to visit my grandparents.

[@loganstoll2947]

i like the general grabber atx

[@Shoeless_DA]

Looking at these to replace my Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws on my GX460. Appreciate your review! In my application, these are CONSIDERABLY lighter than the Falkens with similar tread depth, load range and index (39 lbs vs 50 lbs per tire).

[@teehoot]

Did you end up replacing them? I am getting new tires for my GX460 in the next few weeks, any others you are considering besides these to replace the Falkens?

[@Shoeless_DA]

@teehoot haven't pulled the trigger yet. Also considering Cooper Road + Trail A/T, Falken Rubitrek A/T, new Nitto Terra Grappler G3. Waiting on a deal as I buy 5, always have same size spare and rotate it in with full time 4wd vehicle like GX.

[@thutch866]

@@Shoeless_DAgood to know. I was considering the rubitreks too. I had some terra grapplers on a tundra the last couple of years and disliked their rain performance. I just got a set of 5 SSW wheels so I need to wrap them in something.

[@PLFreedomNow]

I haven't seen many snow reviews for the KO3, so I can't really say what's better or not.

[@AdrianKurian]

I believe you are gonna keep this tuck for a long, long time. It’s probably the very last of its breed.

[@frankiezalocha]

Had the same Bridgestone Duelers on my 17 ram wernt too bad. I don't recommend any heavy offloading or any deep snow they are rated great for both but they wernt great for me 😂

[@superbros1690]

Those do look meaty

[@DavidBroun-q6b]

Car and Driver in their tests noted the Raptor had very long stopping distances on the KO3's esp if you compare to similar trucks on other tires. Have you been able to determine whether stopping distances have improved significantly with these Bridgestone tires?

[@skbid1]

Aren't the Bronco Sasquatch wheels the same as the beadlock capable wheels that come on the Ranger Raptor?

[@bowhun2r]

I'm about to swap out my KO3s on my RR because in the rain it's like riding on ice unless I'm always in 4A. @TheTopher Question on the PSI you are at? I know going to an LT tire you should be adjusting the PSI compared to the OEM KO3 C load tires. Thanks,

[@TheTyrider427]

Did your mpg change?

[@AtTheReady]

This

[@noobwolfplaygame620]

im no expert but since the new Bridgestone Dueler tire have better grip will it have a faster 0-60mph time?

[@MichiganJohn]

Are the sips on the edges full depth too... or only in the center tread?

[@mbyte84]

How did you get ahold of the bronco beaded tires? I Iike they’re more silvery than ranger raptor beaded wheels which are gray.

[@TheTopher]

There are a ton of takeoffs for sale on fb marketplace here in metro Detroit

[@JamesWilson-gk9bk]

I need that tune for my f150 3.5

[@ChrisE-t5e]

Did I hear you say you were going to go with a 34” set of tires for your other set of wheels? You do have the ford performance tune, right? I think one of the limitations of the tune is to keep the same tire size as the stock KO3s. That may cause issues.

[@vexingjester8031]

Shhhhh.. 😂 I say go for it. Then let us know the impacts. Betting lots of people would be interested.

[@degajake485]

Did you or do you plan on installing the j-braces at some point? Wondering if it’s worth it if I only plan to run a tonneau cover

[@syedahamedfaraaz]

Been awaiting on a snow/ice update. Have yall had any snow days yet?

[@TheTopher]

Today!

[@joeghigliotty7178]

Has your MPG gone up at all with the Bridgestone?

[@22blkgladdy50]

Are these smooth on the road?

[@brunoroberge4643]

Hi, tell me are you on the LT series or not because for a 4RUNNER the two options are available according to Bridgestone website. Thanks.

[@TheTopher]

Yes, these are LT tires

[@Axsel85]

I wish they would make these in 295 size

[@JosephGhigliotty]

KO3's have a speed rating of S. (112 mph) These Bridgestone have a lower R rating (106 mph) but a higher Load Index. You getting better handling and overall better performance with the lower speed rating with the Bridgestones?

[@TheTopher]

Yes 👍

[@bestteam1228]

Are all terrain tyres are meant to be bad on wet road in general? My Ko2 tyres are really terrible while driving on wet roads….

[@AlphaOmega333]

Not all, but the K0x tires are notorious for being some of the absolute worst for wet handling

[@Sticks1680]

Any effect on mpg

[@TheTopher]

maybe, I'll do a fuel economy test on it tomorrow

[@AtTheReady]

​@@TheTopher please do

[@JDM4LlFE]

Any issues balancing these?

[@TheTopher]

They’ve been good so far, about 1500 miles in 👍

[@alfaresi1182]

What the load rate for this tire?

[@TheTopher]

E Load Range

[@glenncole9263]

How did you find that tire?

[@bretz71]

Tire Rack

[@kevonwalker8392]

13:00 that mf kicked the ass out I like that

[@MarkPharaoh]

I will never, never use a single tire for all 4 seasons. I can’t help but roll my eyes every time I hear marketing speak of “greatly improved tire in X condition without a compromise in other conditions”. Literally everything is a compromise.

[@handlerrrrrr]

Bridgestone : i will give you 4 tyres and some dollar,and tell viewers that our tyres are the best whatever you don't like it, keep it in your mind. Thetopher: Ok (These tyres are so good so smooth)× 200

[@ciwokbaraya9952]

Hohk

[@Chorizomicks]

This channel turned into a tire review

[@Localtraveler2376]

Please don’t do the pop up affiliate links. Really annoying.

[@gt2745]

That is the ugliest interior I’ve ever seen.