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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse (2026)

Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alphaUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk TZ 300 alpha

R13 – R15
VS
Dunlop Sport BluResponsePremium
DunlopDunlop

Sport BluResponse

6.1
R14 – R17
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from USA. Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Firestone (71%). The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Sport BluResponse first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2016 205/55 R16 test, where both the Firehawk TZ 300 alpha and the Sport BluResponse were tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk TZ 300 alpha
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Number of tests
2
18
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
17.5
8.3
Latest test
2017
2024
Available sizes
2
100

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
79%
Wet braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Wet handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
Dry braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Dry handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
82%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
61%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2016205/55 R16View

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