Bridgestone Dueler AT 693 2 Review — Budget All-Terrain from NZ’s Most Trusted Brand
Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10
Category: All-Terrain — Value
Price in NZ: From $312 per tyre
Best for: Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara — budget AT replacement with Bridgestone reliability
Quick Verdict
The Bridgestone Dueler AT 693 2 is the budget-positioned all-terrain tyre in the Dueler family — delivering Bridgestone quality and reliability at the most accessible price in the range ($312). For NZ ute owners who want Bridgestone’s trusted brand and 160+ store service network but are price-sensitive, the AT 693 2 provides the Dueler AT heritage without the premium pricing of the AT 002 ($408) or AT 697 ($441). A practical, dependable choice when budget is the primary consideration.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain — Value |
| Speed Ratings | R (170), S (180), T (190) km/h |
| Available Rim Sizes | 15″, 16″, 17″ |
| NZ Price Range | $312 – $460 (varies by size) |
Performance Profile
The AT 693 2 delivers competent all-terrain performance at a value price point. Off-road capability is adequate for the mixed sealed/unsealed use typical of NZ rural drivers. On-road performance is acceptable — the tyre is louder than the AT 002 and less refined, but functional for daily driving.
The honest comparison: At $312 vs Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme RF12 ($371), the Bridgestone costs $59 less per tyre while the Hankook delivers more off-road capability and similar Bridgestone-equivalent brand quality. The AT 693 2’s purchase reason is primarily Bridgestone brand access at the lowest possible AT price.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Rural NZ — Budget AT: Good. For NZ farmers and rural drivers who replace AT tyres frequently due to hard use and want the lowest-cost Bridgestone option — the AT 693 2 provides reliable everyday performance at $312. The AT 002 ($408) delivers meaningfully better tarmac performance and tread life for $96 more per tyre over a full set ($384) — generally worthwhile if the budget allows.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lowest-cost Bridgestone AT in NZ ($312)
- Bridgestone quality and 160+ NZ store support
- Adequate all-terrain capability for rural NZ use
Cons
- Less capable and less refined than AT 002 and AT 697
- Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme RF12 offers more off-road capability at $371
Sources
- Bridgestone Dueler AT 693 2 — bridgestone.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/bridgestone/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Bridgestone Dueler AT 002 — the recommended step up
- Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme RF12 — more capable at similar price
- Bridgestone Tyres NZ — brand overview