Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Falken (75%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Sport BluResponse was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the Sport BluResponse and the ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 73% of Dunlop Sport BluResponse has A wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun has B rating.