Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 726 reviews
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Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse vs Michelin Energy Saver — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 726 + 137 owner reviews. How we score
SP Sport FastResponse leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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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72
Dry
SP Sport FastResponse +369Why this score
Source SP Sport FastResponse Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 75 66 SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 70.7 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 72
Energy Saver: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 66 = 69
No road tests of dry for SP Sport FastResponse. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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75
Wet
SP Sport FastResponse +768Why this score
Source SP Sport FastResponse Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 69 Reviews found online 76 65 SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 73.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 75
Energy Saver: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 65.3 = 68
No road tests of wet for SP Sport FastResponse. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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70
Comfort
SP Sport FastResponse +367Why this score
Source SP Sport FastResponse Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 71 66 SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 70
Energy Saver: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport FastResponse or Energy Saver. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison68Why this score
Source SP Sport FastResponse Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 72 Reviews found online – 63 Energy Saver: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 62.8 = 68
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66
Treadwear
Energy Saver +571Why this score
Source SP Sport FastResponse Energy Saver Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 66 68 SP Sport FastResponse: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 66
Energy Saver: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 68.1 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport FastResponse. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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72
Handling (owners)
SP Sport FastResponse +864Why this score
Source SP Sport FastResponse Energy Saver Reviews found online 72 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 68 |
| Dry | 72 | 69 |
| Wet | 75 | 68 |
| Comfort | 70 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 68 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 64 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
72
/ 100
SP Sport FastResponse
68
/ 100
Energy Saver
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse finished ahead 2 times and Michelin Energy Saver 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | SP Sport FastResponse | Energy Saver | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/14 | #8/14 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport FastResponse
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Low road noise and high initial ride comfort
- Precise steering response and solid dry cornering grip
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some spirited drivers
- Softer sidewalls can introduce slight flex or floatiness during high-speed maneuvers
- Road noise can increase noticeably as the tires near the end of their lifespan
Tire B Energy Saver
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
- Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
- Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse | B · Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 7 | 4 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 17″ | 15″ – 16″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse
68
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
Narrow edge: Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Energy Saver if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 72 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 75 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver scores 71 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse scores 72 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse
Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver
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SP Sport FastResponse or Energy Saver?
Which is better in the wet, SP Sport FastResponse or Energy Saver?
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, 75 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport FastResponse or Energy Saver?
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, 72 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, SP Sport FastResponse or Energy Saver?
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse, 70 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SP Sport FastResponse or Energy Saver?
Michelin Energy Saver, 71 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology