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Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Our website provides comprehensive tyre reviews and test results, helping you find the perfect match for your vehicle. This text presents a comparison of two summer tyres: Dunlop Sport BluResponse (DSB) and Semperit Speed-Life 3 (SSL3). Both products are from reliable manufacturers, Dunlop and Semperit respectively.


Dunlop Sport BluResponse is an excellent summer tyre, reflected by our website rating of 83%. According to AutoBild, DSB stands out for rolling resistance and comfort, landing an impressive 11th position among 53 competitor tyres. However, the tyre has been critiqued for its weaknesses on wet surfaces and its environmental footprint. ADAC test also confirms good attributes of the tyre on a dry road as well as strengths against aquaplaning. Nevertheless, it suggests slight weaknesses during wet braking.


On the other hand, Semperit Speed-Life 3, the successor of Semperit Speed-Life, achieves a slightly lower rating of 65% on our site. SSL3 ranked 10th in the Autoklub ČR ranking and 12th in the ADAC and AutoBild tests. This tyre is noted for its efficiency and good performance on a wet surface. SSL3 has been criticized for uneven performance, mainly due to weaknesses on a dry surface, according to AutoBild 2024 test. As for strengths, its best features include aquaplaning - cross and its efficient fuel consumption.


In summation, Dunlop Sport BluResponse outperforms Semperit Speed-Life 3 in tests in general due to its more balanced performance and higher tackling efficiency. However, it's fair to say that both products excel in certain areas, with DSB exhibiting superiority in comfort and rolling resistance, while SSL3 shines with its wet braking ability and efficiency.


Both Dunlop Sport BluResponse and Semperit Speed-Life 3 have their strengths and weaknesses; the overall verdict stems from what you're looking for in a summer tyre. We recommend exploring more about these two products and comparing them with other alternatives available in the market.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
18
14
21
Best position
#2
#2
#2
Average position
8.3
18.1
11.9
Latest test
2024
2026
2024
Available sizes
78
116
164

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Wet Braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
64%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
63%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry Performance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Semperit Speed-Life 3
74%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dry Braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
59%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
81%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
69%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Noise Interior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
91%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Economy
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Firestone Roadhawk
57%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
46%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
46%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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