18 shops · 56 ·847+ products
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Dunlop Sport BluResponse - 1
Comparison chart
Comparison chart
Comparison chart
Comparison chart
Comparison chart
Comparison chart

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Compare all →

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

DunlopThis tyre
Sport BluResponse
6.1
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Wet braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise
Worse at: Interior noise, Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Comfort, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7
8.0
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Interior noise
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
FuldaBudget
EcoControl HP2
7.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Interior noise
Worse at: Comfort, Dry braking, Dry handling
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
Advantage
7.0
Better at: Wet braking, Interior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
6.9
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Wet braking, Interior noise, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Wet braking, Exterior noise, Dry handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NexenBudget
N Fera Primus
7.4
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Dry braking

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.

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
Size:

Tests (18)

All test results →
18 Tests 11× Recommended
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#10 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#20 Of 55 Tyres
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#12 Of 19 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#16 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#4 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#5 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#11 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#19 Of 20 Tyres
Autozeitung Summer
225/50 R17
#8 Of 20 Tyres
ACE Summer
205/55 R16
#2 Of 9 Tyres
ACE2019
2ndHighly recommended
Škoda Octavia
1.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended
2.Dunlop Sport BluResponseHighly recommended
3.Continental PremiumContact 6Highly recommended
Read test →
Autobild Summer
195/65 R15
#8 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild Summer
195/65 R15
#11 Of 20 Tyres
11thSatisfactory
Read test →
ADAC Summer
195/65 R15
#6 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#3 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#5 Of 15 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#6 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (33)

185/55 R14From £81

2 Variants

80H
mytyres.co.ukBest£81
Compare prices
185/60 R14From £69

1 Variants

82H
mytyres.co.ukBest£69
Compare prices
185/65 R14From £72

2 Variants

86H
mytyres.co.ukBest£72
Compare prices

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.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
Compare the lineup

Ratings

Tested 11× By professional organizations

Highly recommended2× (18%)
Good1× (9%)
Satisfactory8× (73%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 9.2xxx/xx R17 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

Other Dunlop models

View all →

TheTyreLab.com

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.