Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Fulda EcoControl HP2

When it comes to choosing the right summer tyres, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. Let's take a close look at two summer tyre models, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse and the Fulda EcoControl HP2, both scoring a 71% rating from our expert reviewers.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse shines in the area of comfort and rolling resistance, making it an excellent choice for those prioritizing a super smooth drive. According to the Autobild test, this model settled at the 11th position out of 53 tested tyres. In terms of strengths, rolling resistance and comfort were its best features. However, it showed a minor weakness on wet roads as per the autobild 2024 test, which said it's "good on dry road, efficient, and light" but criticized the somewhat unbalanced characteristics and slight weakness on wet roads. Additionally, the tyre showed mixed performance in environmental balance and fairly low mileage. The Dunlop tyre also performed well in the ADAC test, placing 5th out of 16, delivering good results on dry roads and in aquaplaning conditions.

On the other hand, the Fulda EcoControl HP2, succeeding the Fulda EcoControl HP, showed great performance in areas like exterior noise control and aquaplaning. In the Autobild test, this Fulda tyre ranked 20th out of 53. Its strengths according to the test were in exterior noise and aquaplaning, but it showed weakness on wet roads. According to the autobild 2024 test, the EcoControl HP2 performed well when it came to environmental balance, wear, efficiency and mileage, though it had issues with balance and wet road performance. In the ADAC test, it scored at 14th position.

In conclusion, if you are looking for summer tyres with high comfort levels and low rolling resistance, Dunlop Sport BluResponse could be a suitable choice, but keep in mind their lower performance in wet road conditions. On the other hand, Fulda EcoControl HP2 is a good option for those who prioritize exterior noise control and aquaplaning performance, but they also showed some weakness in wet road conditions. Therefore, your choice would depend on your specific priorities and the environment in which you typically drive.