I have a 2005 Pilot LX. A friend that is a fleet manager for a local utility says he loves Bridgestone tires. The last set of tires I bought for my Pilot are Michelin P 235/70 R16 M/S2 wich is what I would purchase again.
I am ready to get new tires for my Pilot and have found Bridgestone Dueler LX tires that are recommended for my Pilot at a cost $196 each. The Michelin tires are $235 each.
Not sure that a total savings of $156 is enough of an incentive for me to switch brands unless maybe the Bridgestones are equal to, or better performing tires than, the Michelin.
Any input or experience is appreciated.

See the following comparison test: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=335

TireRack presently has an $80 instant rebate offer on four Bridgestone Dueler LX tires, which brings the price down to $176 each.

 

I've only done Michelins on my Pilot. It had them on when I bought it used and I'm still running the first set that I put on. No complaints.
My wife drives a Toyota Venza, which is a similar size/weight vehicle and we have done both Bridgestones and Michelins over the years. I can't really say that there was enough difference between the two that I would absolutely recommend one over the other. The current set is Michelins and I vaguely remember thinking that the Bridgestones lacked a little something and that's why I went with the Michelins, but for the life of me I can't remember what that something was. It could just be that the Bridgestones were nearing end of life and all tires get a bit iffy at that point, especially here in the snow/ice belt where I live.

 

I give it 12 hours or less until someone comes in here and recommends Sumitomo.

 

Either that or Kumho.

 

Both are good, but I stick with Michelin.
Had a set of Blizaak or whatever they are called, about 15 years ago. Super good on snow but wore quickly.
Kumho Solus are mediocre, not worth the saving vs Michelin.
Pirelli are crap. Yokohama are crap. Continental are crap. Dunlop and Firestone are inconclusive, probably middle of the line.

 

Really needs more information on location, if snow is an issue, is it a daily road/highway queen, all around town low speed, does it see dirt/gravel/trails/beach, tow anything.

All brands have good and less optimal models depending on price point and purpose. I run all season tires and winter tires. I could care less about snow/ice from my all season but wet performance I do as well as noise, tread life plays into it some.

My Bridgestone all seasons that came on a couple vehicles I couldn't wait to get rid of because of the above. I did very early on some, others wore out quickly so replacement had to be done anyway.