Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse and Continental PremiumContact 6 are both highly rated summer tyres. However, a side-by-side comparison reveals key strengths and weaknesses between the two models.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse tyre has an overall rating of 71%. This tyre is a popular choice showcasing key strengths in comfort, according to mutual tests. However, its performance showcases a slight weakness on wet roads and environmental efficiency, resulting in a lower overall rating. Autobild tests reported the Dunlop Sport BluResponse as good on dry road conditions, efficient, and light but showed shortcomings in terms of balance, wet road performance and an overall relatively lower distance coverage. Also, the ADAC ranked this tyre fourth in a field of 18 tyres, an impressive showing but behind the Continental PremiumContact 6.

On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 6, a touring tyre, outperforms the Dunlop model with an overall rating of 83%. This tyre is made in multiple locations including Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Previous models include the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. The Continental PremiumContact 7 has since replaced it, but this model still impresses in tests. This tyre was ranked first in an ADAC test featuring 18 different tyres and was praised for its balance, driving safety, and performance on both dry and wet road conditions. Autobild tests even highlighted this tyre as the best in terms of wet-braking, steering response, overall wet safety and high distance coverage. The only pointed out drawback was its efficiency.

Both the Dunlop and Continental tyres scored highly in several categories according to various tests, but the Continental PremiumContact 6 is the overall winner in performance and safety across different weather conditions and driving situations. However, if comfort and dry efficiency are more of your concerns, then the Dunlop Sport BluResponse is a solid choice.

Overall, it's clear that both the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Continental PremiumContact 6 are strong contenders and options to consider when choosing your next set of tyres.