18 Shops · 56,847+ Products

Comparison: Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

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
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
18
14
21
13
Best position
#2
#2
#2
#2
Average position
8.3
18.1
11.9
6.2
Latest test
2024
2026
2024
2026
Available sizes
78
116
164
530

Wet

Wet
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Wet braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Wet handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%

Dry

Dry
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Dry braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Dry handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%
Interior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%

Costs

Costs
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
61%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Price/value
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
35%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison