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Dunlop Sport BluResponse review
The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet and dry grip, noise reduction, and ride comfort. While users frequently praise its safety and handling characteristics, the consensus is heavily polarized by its notably short tread life and soft sidewall construction, which some drivers find detrimental to steering precision.
Relative score
77/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
77/100
191 reviews
Road tests
83/100
15 published tests
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
77%
Would buy again
66%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By source
DriverReviews92%4,998 reviews
Tyre Reviews77%191 reviews
By road tests
82.6%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 191 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet and dry grip, noise reduction, and ride comfort. While users frequently praise its safety and handling characteristics, the consensus is heavily polarized by its notably short tread life and soft sidewall construction, which some drivers find detrimental to steering precision.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- Very low road noise and high comfort levels
- Improved fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to 'mushy' or vague handling
- Prone to sidewall damage and punctures
- Performance degradation as the tire nears the end of its life
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavier vehicles, particularly diesel-powered cars, frequently report faster shoulder wear and increased sidewall flex.
- Users with sportier driving styles or those who frequently navigate tight corners often find the soft sidewalls cause understeer and a lack of steering feedback.
- The tire is highly favored for hybrid and economy vehicles where low rolling resistance and cabin quietness are prioritized over aggressive handling.
Test results
15 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 20 |
2023 Motor Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 8
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 |
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
16th of 50
Best: Straight Aqua · 9th
Weakest: Value · 47th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 31st of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 50 | |
| Value | 47th of 50 | |
| Wear | 29th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 24th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 32nd of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 26th of 50 |
2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16
4th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
19th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 3rd
Weakest: Value · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 53
Best: Dry Braking · 7th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 18th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 53 |
2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
7th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Price | 15th of 20 |
2019 NAF Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 7
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 7 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 7 |
2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 12
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 12 |
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
11th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 5th
Weakest: Value · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 17th of 20 | |
| Price | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
8th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
6th of 16
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Side G-Force on Wet surface · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 5th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 16 |
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