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Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus (2026)

Dunlop Sport BluResponsePremium
DunlopDunlop

Sport BluResponse

6.1
R14 – R17
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Sport BluResponse was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Sport BluResponse and the N blue HD Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
18
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
8.3
13.6
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
100
440

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Wet Braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
63%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
59%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
51%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
68%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dry Braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
59%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
81%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
71%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
91%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
46%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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