Tests 70 · 9 tests Owners 69 · 5,192 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 78–69
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Tests 82 · 9 tests Owners 73 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
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
Primacy 4+ +278Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 77 81 Reviews found online 74 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 79% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 98% -
75
Wet
Primacy 4+ +479Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 74 80 Reviews found online 77 77 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 82% Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) 88% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 25% -
74
Comfort
Sport BluResponse +272Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 72 Reviews found online 71 72 -
60
Noise
Primacy 4+ +1272Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 56 75 -
57
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +2683Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 61 91 Reviews found online 53 71 -
71
Handling
Sport BluResponse +170Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 71 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 78 |
| Dry | 76 | 78 |
| Wet | 75 | 79 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 60 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 83 |
| Handling | 71 | 70 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Sport BluResponse
78
/ 100
Primacy 4+
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 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 93% #5/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 83% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +10.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #14/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 79% #8/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +17.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #18/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 76% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +5.8 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 96% #24/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 43% #32/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −56.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 56% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −36.5 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 60% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −6.7 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 70% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 86% #4/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −16.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/16 · 2015 European Tyre Test 185/60R14 | 25% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 77% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −15.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 49% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −38.6 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #9/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #8/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 82% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 88% #26/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 93% #11/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −5.8 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 25% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +71.8 | 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 Primacy 4+
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip
- High levels of ride comfort and noise suppression
- Strong longevity and tread life
Cons
- High price point compared to competitors
- Reported road noise issues on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Some users report reduced fuel efficiency compared to dedicated eco-tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, noise and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 83 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 79 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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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.