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 😭

[@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.

[@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.

[@peteeberhardt3769]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@coolleo149]

Yo Topher this truck is amazing! Keep up man!

[@richardjablonski5893]

Love the raptor videos!! MORE!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@R19Robbin]

Looks good, sounds good, performs good 👌

[@ElliWoelfin]

"sounds good"???

[@loganstoll2947]

i like the general grabber atx

[@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.

[@BC-sr3gg]

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

[@LP63.]

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

[@superbros1690]

Those do look meaty

[@TheTyrider427]

Did your mpg change?

[@g.donuts3551]

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

[@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 😂

[@MichiganJohn]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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….

[@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 👍

[@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

[@noobwolfplaygame620]

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

[@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.

[@Axsel85]

I wish they would make these in 295 size

[@alfaresi1182]

What the load rate for this tire?

[@TheTopher]

E Load Range

[@kevonwalker8392]

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

[@glenncole9263]

How did you find that tire?

[@bretz71]

Tire Rack

[@Sticks1680]

Any effect on mpg

[@TheTopher]

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

[@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

[@Localtraveler2376]

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

[@Chorizomicks]

This channel turned into a tire review

[@gt2745]

That is the ugliest interior I’ve ever seen.