Tests 70 · 9 tests Owners 69 · 5,192 reviews
Best test result: #11 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs Michelin Energy Saver+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Energy Saver+ leads, 71–70 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 65 reviews
Best test result: #15 of 47 in 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
Sport BluResponse +670Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online 74 71 -
75
Wet
Sport BluResponse +570Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 77 69 -
74
Comfort
Sport BluResponse +371Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 71 72 -
60
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – -
57
Treadwear
Energy Saver+ +1673Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Energy Saver+ Professional tests (TWG score) 61 – Reviews found online 53 77 -
71
Handling
Energy Saver+ +172Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Energy Saver+ Reviews found online 71 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Michelin Energy Saver+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 71 |
| Dry | 76 | 70 |
| Wet | 75 | 70 |
| Comfort | 74 | 71 |
| Noise | 60 | – |
| Treadwear | 57 | 73 |
| Handling | 71 | 72 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Sport BluResponse
71
/ 100
Energy Saver+
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Sport BluResponse | Energy Saver+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 9% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 7% #15/47 · 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview | +2.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sport BluResponse
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Noticeable improvement in fuel economy/low rolling resistance
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some drivers, particularly on front drive axles
- Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly spongy feel or tire flex during aggressive cornering
- Poor performance and loss of traction in snow and freezing temperatures
Tire B Energy Saver+
Pros
- Exceptional treadwear and longevity with many users reporting high mileage (30,000 to 60,000+ miles)
- Impressive fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather traction and slippery behavior during cornering or braking in the rain
- Prone to aquaplaning at higher speeds on wet roads
- Tendency to develop sidewall cracking or dry rot as the tires age
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse | B · Michelin Energy Saver+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver+
Too close to call: Dunlop Sport BluResponse and Michelin Energy Saver+ are within 2 points overall. Dunlop Sport BluResponse is stronger on dry, wet and comfort. Michelin Energy Saver+ is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 73 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 76 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 75 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 74 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.