Keep or replace stock Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires?

Are the stock Bridgestone Dueler H/T tires good enough for light snow and off roading? Certainly doesn't look good as some All Terrain tires but too new to just replace.

 

They are pretty awful at anything but dry pavement.

 

I yanked the Duelers off my Venture at 30k and went with 265 (OEM size) BFG KO2's. Never been happier with a tire than the KO2's. Run them on my Land Cruiser too. Duelers were quieter but looked out of place on the Venture. I also did the 1" Cornfed lift on the front only to level it out. Nothing extreme, but it looks like it's supposed to now.

But, to answer your question - are the Duelers good enough for light snow and light trail drives. Yes, but barely... They're best rolling down the interstate.

 

Up to you and what you anticipate. For light dirt, gravel, small rocks, sand, they’ll do. If you have an opportunity to test them out without going out of your way, you could try.

For snow, it’s a basic all-season so check expectations. I would drive gingerly on plowed/treated roads but probably would want to switch them out if conditions would be worse.

Maybe you can sell them once replaced.

 

Yeah...sounds like I'll have to change them out. I was looking at Toyo Open Country A/T III since that is lighter compared to Falken Wild Peaks (6 lbs heavier per tire vs 10 bls per tire). Do tire weights really make noticeable difference on how car drives?

 

I ran the Duellers on my rig for a full year, if I had to choose aside from an AT I would stick with Michelins as I did on my 3rd Gen. They'll be okay on simple (flat) trails and dusty forest service roads and the like otherwise I would not go too far off pavement with them.

1/2" of mud and you're spinning rubber, fair on-pavement in rain, snow is a crap shoot (go SLOW!)

Increased unsprung weight affects MPG and in conjunction with suspension can make for a rougher ride.

Sidewall stiffness can greatly affect handling in turns and becomes more pronounced as aspect ratio increases.

 

I chose Pirelli Scorpion AT+ . 41 lbs each compared to 39 lbs for stock tires.
So far very smooth and noise about like stock. Mine are XL rated and sturdier construction including sidewalls than SL. 3peak rated for snow. Shoulder protection for rough roads or airing down.