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Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Name: Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Brand: Dunlop
Availability: InStock
Rating: 61 (18 reviews)

Summer

Premium

6.1 /10 Conditionally recommended

The BluResponse has been with us for many years now, but it still stands as a very decent tire. The price is usually acceptable and it's only major downside when compared to newer tires is lower mileage.

18 Tests Price from: £60 33 Sizes

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

This tyre

Sport BluResponse

6.1

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

8.7

Better at: Mileage, Wet braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry driving behavior

Premium

Cinturato P7

8.0

Better at: Wet braking

Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Dry driving behavior

Premium

Turanza 6

8.1

Better at: Mileage, Wet braking

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Premium

Potenza Sport

8.7

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4

Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

7.6

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

Primacy 4+

7.8

Better at: Mileage, Exterior noise

Worse at: Rolling resistance

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Premium

Turanza T005

8.8

Better at: Wet braking, Mileage

Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8

Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Upper-middle

Roadhawk

6.0

Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling - objective

Budget

Premitra HP5

5.2

Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry driving behavior

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

6.9

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry steering response

Upper-middle

Advantage

7.0

Better at: Dry handling, Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Dry driving behavior

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

7.8

Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling

Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Rolling resistance

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and short braking distances on dry roads.

Very good resistance to aquaplaning, providing safety on wet roads.

Fuel-efficient thanks to low rolling resistance.

Lightweight and efficient design.

Weaknesses

Somewhat weak braking and average grip on wet roads.

Moderate longevity; the tire wears relatively quickly.

Below-average environmental performance.

Reviews

9.2

786 Reviews

Customers like

Strong grip and stable handling21×

Excellent wet grip and aquaplaning resistance14×

Quiet ride13×

Comfortable ride8×

Good fuel efficiency4×

Customers don't like

Vulnerable sidewalls and damage4×

Soft or vague handling feedback4×

Inconsistent wet grip in some conditions3×

Noticeable road noise4×

Short tread life2×

History

Sport BluResponse2015–20246.1Blue Response TG20269.8

2015

1× Tested

Autoexpress225/45 R17#2

2016

4× Tested

Autoklub ČR225/45 R17#2Good

ADAC185/65 R15#3Good

Autobild205/55 R16#5Exemplary

Autobild205/55 R16#6

2017

1× Tested

ADAC195/65 R15#6Good

2018

2× Tested

Autobild195/65 R15#8

Autobild195/65 R15#11Satisfactory

2019

1× Tested

ACE205/55 R16#2Highly recommended

2020

1× Tested

Autozeitung225/50 R17#8

2021

2× Tested

Autobild205/55 R16#11

Autobild205/55 R16#19Satisfactory

2022

2× Tested

ADAC215/60 R16#4Good

ADAC185/65 R15#5Good

2023

2× Tested

Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#12

ADAC205/55 R16#16Good

2024

2× Tested

Autobild205/55 R16#10Good

Autobild205/55 R16#20

2026

Dunlop Sport BluResponse got replaced by Dunlop Blue Response TG

Price vs Quality

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Tests (18)

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18 Tests 11× Recommended

Summer

205/55 R16

#10 Of 20 Tyres

Autobild2024

10thGood

VW Golf

1.Michelin Primacy 4+Exemplary

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9.Toyo Proxes ComfortGood

10.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

11.Fulda EcoControl HP2Good

Summer

205/55 R16

#20 Of 55 Tyres

Autobild2024

20th

Dry braking: 36,9 mWet braking: 30,0 m

VW Golf

1.Continental PremiumContact 7

···

19.Gt Radial Fe2

20.Dunlop Sport BluResponse

ADAC2023

16thGood

VW Golf

1.GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2Good

···

15.Debica Presto HP2Good

16.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

17.Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Good

ADAC2022

4thGood

Skoda Karoq

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good

···

3.Bridgestone Turanza T005Good

4.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

5.Toyo Proxes ComfortGood

ADAC2022

5thGood

VW Polo

1.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Good

···

4.Pirelli P1 Cinturato VerdeGood

5.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

6.Giti GitiSynergy H2Good

Autobild2021

11th

Dry braking: 35,4 mWet braking: 32,2 m

VW Golf

1.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125

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10.Firestone Roadhawk

11.Dunlop Sport BluResponse

12.Semperit Speed-Life 3

Summer

205/55 R16

#19 Of 20 Tyres

Autobild2021

19thSatisfactory

VW Golf

1.Kumho Ecsta HS51Exemplary

···

18.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Satisfactory

19.Dunlop Sport BluResponseSatisfactory

20.Nexen N blue HD PlusSatisfactory

Autozeitung2020

8th

BMW 3 series

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Test winner

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7.Falken ZIEX ZE914 ECORUNHighly recommended

8.Dunlop Sport BluResponse

ACE2019

2ndHighly recommended

Škoda Octavia

1.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended

2.Dunlop Sport BluResponseHighly recommended

3.Continental PremiumContact 6Highly recommended

Autobild2018

8th

Dry braking: 36 mWet braking: 37,3 m

1.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125

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7.Uniroyal RainExpert 3

8.Dunlop Sport BluResponse

9.Maxxis Premitra HP5

Autobild2018

11thSatisfactory

1.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Exemplary

···

10.Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformanceSatisfactory

11.Dunlop Sport BluResponseSatisfactory

12.Uniroyal RainExpert 3Satisfactory

ADAC2017

6thGood

1.Pirelli P1 Cinturato VerdeGood

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5.Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HPGood

6.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

7.Nokian LineGood

Autoklub ČR2016

2ndGood

1.Continental ContiSportContact 5Very good

2.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

3.Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformanceGood

ADAC2016

3rdGood

1.Vredestein Sportrac 5Good

2.Continental ContiPremiumContact 5Good

3.Dunlop Sport BluResponseGood

4.Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformanceGood

Autobild2016

5thExemplary

1.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Exemplary

···

4.Goodyear Efficient Grip PerformanceExemplary

5.Dunlop Sport BluResponseExemplary

6.Fulda EcoControl HPRecommended

Autobild2016

6th

Dry braking: 35,7 mWet braking: 29,5 m

1.Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue

···

5.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance

6.Dunlop Sport BluResponse

7.Fulda EcoControl HP

Summer

225/45 R17

#2 Of 11 Tyres

Autoexpress2015

2nd

1.Continental ContiSportContact 5

2.Dunlop Sport BluResponse

3.Michelin Pilot Sport 3

Sizes (33)

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80H

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185/60 R14From £66

1 Variants

82H

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185/65 R14From £71

2 Variants

86H

Best£71

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Dunlop Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Under Sumitomo's 2025 stewardship Dunlop runs a streamlined premium summer range: the Sport Maxx RT2 anchors the ultra-high-performance end, the new Blue Response TG leads touring comfort and efficiency, and Sport BluResponse bridges sporty handling with eco fuel saving.

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