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

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
Michelin
e.Primacy
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
18
14
4
21
Best position
#2
#2
#3
#2
Average position
8.3
18.1
12.0
11.9
Latest test
2024
2026
2025
2024
Available sizes
78
116
111
164

Wet

Wet
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Wet handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet side guide
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
63%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%

Dry

Dry
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
84%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry handling
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
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%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
72%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Interior noise
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Comfort
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Michelin e.Primacy
54%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%

Costs

Costs
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Mileage
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
61%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Price/value
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
35%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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