Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Falken (75%). The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Sport BluResponse first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun and the Sport BluResponse were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun has B wet grip rating, whereas 73% of Dunlop Sport BluResponse has A rating.