Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 III. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; All terrain traction; Fuel efficient tire; Lowered road noise levels; . OVERVIEW: The Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693 III is an all terrain, all season tire manufactured for SUV and light truck vehicles.The tire has excellent all weather traction and it grips the road well in dry, wet and winter weather. The special tread pattern and the silica-based tire compound maintain excellent traction and provide safety all year. The wide tread grooves actively avoid dangerous hydroplaning situations by evacuating water and slush from between the tread elements. The tread's self-cleaning nature keeps the tread grooves clean as well, as it eliminates mud and snow stuck in the grooves. By doing this, the tire maintains a constant road contact and lowers the risk of losing its grip.The model's tread pattern offers superb all terrain traction. It is capable of handling and conquering all uneven, loose and soft road surfaces. The self-cleaning tread design ejects rocks stuck between the tread elements, preventing stone retention by doing so. This way the tire is capable of performing well both on and off-road, making it safe to use on all road surfaces. The tire's performance both on and off-road is exceptional, which makes it perfect for drivers looking for versatility in their tires.The silica infused tire compound not only increases the wet weather traction, but it also lowers the rolling resistance of the tire. The reduced rolling resistance enables decreased fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as the vehicle does not need as much energy to keep the tires in motion. The tire becomes fuel and cost efficient and environmentally friendly.The Dueler A/T 693 III's tread pattern makes the driving experience more comfortable. The tread pattern channels the airwaves through the tire footprint without letting them get in contact with the tread elements. This lowers the road and pattern noise generated while they are in transit, offering a quiet drive. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.