Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 45 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 9 in 2018 Autofil Studless Winter Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 vs Dunlop Winter Response 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Response 2 is ahead, 78–69
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Best test result: #3 of 9 in 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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65
Dry
Winter Response 2 +1075Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 64 79 -
72
Wet
Winter Response 2 +1385Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 86 Reviews found online 72 84 -
76
Snow
Winter Response 2 +581Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online 81 83 -
70
Comfort
Winter Response 2 +676Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 71 82 -
66
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 65 – -
65
Treadwear
Winter Response 2 +671Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 65 75 -
69
Handling
Winter Response 2 +1382Why this score
Source Blizzak WS80 Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 69 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 78 |
| Dry | 65 | 75 |
| Wet | 72 | 85 |
| Snow | 76 | 81 |
| Comfort | 70 | 76 |
| Noise | 66 | – |
| Treadwear | 65 | 71 |
| Handling | 69 | 82 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Blizzak WS80
78
/ 100
Winter Response 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS80 | Winter Response 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 38% #6/9 · 2018 Autofil Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 78% #3/9 · 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test R16 | −40.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS80
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip in deep snow, slush, and ice
- High confidence and safety during severe winter weather and mountain driving
- Surprisingly low road noise on dry and wet pavement
Cons
- Reduced fuel economy / lower gas mileage
- Slightly squishy handling and reduced braking performance on dry roads
- May feel less responsive than standard all-season or newer model compounds in non-winter conditions
Tire B Winter Response 2
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in snow and ice
- Excellent wet weather performance and braking
- High level of cabin comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some users
- Slightly noticeable tire roll in fast corners above 50 mph
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 | B · Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 21 | 15 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 14″ – 16″ |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
78
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Response 2
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 85 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 82 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 75 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 76 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Response 2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.