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Dunlop runflat tyres - market overview, tests, reviews

Origin: USA Subsidiary of: GoodYear
7 models Avg. rating: 7.8 #1 Dunlop Blue Response TG
Winter 89% Summer 76% Allround 63%
There are definitely good and bad manufacturers in the tyre world. While the bad ones include mostly unknown manufacturers from China, the good and quality ones include Dunlop tyres. The history of this brand dates back to 1888, under rather curious circumstances. John Boyd Dunlop, a veterinarian at the time, upgraded his son's tricycle with rubber bands, which he glued to the metal hoops of the wheels and inflated with air. At the time, he could hardly have expected to lay the foundations for what is now a global brand. It didn't take long for a full-fledged tyre to see the light of day. Just as the development of the automobile has progressed, so too has the development of these tyres. A major step towards innovation was the development of motor racing, where Dunlop tyres were part of a number of prestigious teams. And it was important data from the racing circuits that was further used to design tyres for everyday use. And the same is true now. This is the only way Dunlop can not only compete with other manufacturers, but also keep up with customer demands, especially for driving safety. And that goes for both winter and summer tyres. This fact is confirmed by the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, which came a perfect third in the summer tyre test. The Dunlop SP Sport Fastresponse could also celebrate a similar success. The company is not lagging behind in winter tyres either. This is evidenced by the second place of the SP Winter Response 2, or the relatively good position of the SP WinterSport 4D. These are all irrefutable arguments that more than 120 years of hard work and demanding development must be clearly evident. And this is confirmed not only by car drivers, but also by motorcyclists, for whom there is also quite a wide range of quality tyres that can ensure that every ride always ends in the desired destination. And it's not only the developers who are trying to do this, but of course also the workers in several factories around the world.

New Dunlop tyres

NameRatingTypePrevious modelYear
Dunlop Blue Response TG
4.9/5
SummerDunlop Sport BluResponse
2026
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
3.35/5
Summer2026
Dunlop All Season 2
3.55/5
Allround2024
Dunlop Sport All Season
2.7/5
Allround2020

Dunlop tyres recommended in tests (runflat)

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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SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
VS
Michelin Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

In this article, we will compare two high-performance summer tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

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Dunlop Dunlop

Sport BluResponse

6.1
VS
Michelin Michelin

Primacy 4

In this article, we will compare two popular summer tyres, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Michelin Primacy 4.

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Dunlop Dunlop

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7
VS
Hankook Hankook

Ventus S1 evo3 K127

8.1

This article compares two UUHP summer tyres, the Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 and the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127, to provide an overview of their features based on recent test results.

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Continental Continental

WinterContact TS 870

9.9
VS
Dunlop Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6

On paper these are both premium winter tyres, but the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 tell very different stories.

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Dunlop Dunlop

Sport BluResponse

6.1
VS
Goodyear Goodyear

Efficient Grip Performance 2

8.7

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 are both summer tyres that cater to a wide range of users looking for comfort, efficiency, and durability across different road conditions.

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Dunlop Dunlop

Winter Sport 5

8.6
VS
Michelin Michelin

ALPIN 6

6.9

These two premium winter tyres have been facing each other in comparative tests for several years, and the results tell a surprisingly consistent story.

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Other Dunlop tyres (runflat)

Tyres which were not featured in any test - new models, older models and non-mainstream models.

Passenger car tyres(11)

Sport & performance (11)

NameTypeDimensions
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX TTSummerR13 – R18
Dunlop SP WINTER SPORT 3DWinterR13 – R21
Dunlop SP Sport 01ASummerR15 – R20
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT ROFSummerR20
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT600SummerR20
Dunlop Sport Maxx RTSummerR13 – R21
Dunlop Winter Sport 5WinterR14 – R21
Dunlop SP Sport FastresponseSummerR15 – R20
Dunlop SP Sport MAXXSummerR16 – R22
Dunlop SP Sport 01SummerR13 – R21
Dunlop SP WINTER SPORT 4DWinterR13 – R21
SUV & 4x4 tyres(3)
NameTypeDimensions
Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GTSummerR13 – R23
Dunlop Grandtrek Touring A/SAll SeasonR16 – R20
Dunlop GRANDTREK WT M3WinterR18 – R20

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