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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD Plus vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse (2026)

Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
VS
Dunlop Sport BluResponsePremium
DunlopDunlop

Sport BluResponse

6.1
R14 – R17
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) 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 Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD Plus was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Sport BluResponse first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the N blue HD Plus and the Sport BluResponse were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Number of tests
10
18
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
13.6
8.3
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
440
100

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Wet Braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
63%
Wet Handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
51%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
59%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
68%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Dry Braking
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
76%
Dry Handling
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
59%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
81%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Noise Exterior
Nexen N blue HD Plus
71%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
91%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
67%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
46%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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