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Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Dunlop Sport BluResponse — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

SP Sport FM800 leads, 73–70 Narrow edge

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Sport BluResponse

Summer

Tests 70 · 10 tests Owners 68 · 5,200 reviews

“Consider Dunlop Sport Blu Response, I am on my second set with the MB and find them to be excellent with high grip in the dry or wet, quiet and have lasted longer than other premium brands.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    Sport BluResponse +3
    76
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport BluResponse
    Professional tests (TWG score)–78
    Reviews found online7673
  2. 76

    Wet

    SP Sport FM800 +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport BluResponse
    Professional tests (TWG score)–74
    Reviews found online7975
  3. 72

    Comfort

    Sport BluResponse +4
    76
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport BluResponse
    Professional tests (TWG score)–80
    Reviews found online7471
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    Noise

    No comparison
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport BluResponse
    Professional tests (TWG score)–56
  5. 69

    Treadwear

    SP Sport FM800 +12
    57
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport BluResponse
    Professional tests (TWG score)–59
    Reviews found online7253
  6. 75

    Handling

    SP Sport FM800 +6
    69
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport FM800Sport BluResponse
    Reviews found online7569
Scores at a glance
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 vs Dunlop Sport BluResponse: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport FM800Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Relative Score 73 70
Dry 73 76
Wet 76 75
Comfort 72 76
Noise – 60
Treadwear 69 57
Handling 75 69

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Headline score

SP Sport FM800

Sport BluResponse

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A SP Sport FM800

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction with strong anti-aquaplaning capabilities
  • High value for money compared to premium brands like Michelin and Bridgestone
  • Low road noise and very quiet, smooth ride quality

Cons

  • Faster than average tread wear reported by some drivers
  • Rubber compound can harden over time, leading to reduced performance as the tire ages
  • Softer sidewalls can occasionally result in slightly less precise steering feel
All owner themes in the SP Sport FM800 review

Tire B Sport BluResponse

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
  • Low road noise and high ride comfort
  • Noticeable improvement in fuel economy/low rolling resistance

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear for some drivers, particularly on front drive axles
  • Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly spongy feel or tire flex during aggressive cornering
  • Poor performance and loss of traction in snow and freezing temperatures
All owner themes in the Sport BluResponse review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Dunlop SP Sport FM800

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Dunlop Sport BluResponse is consistently positive, with users praising its grip in both dry and wet conditions, longevity, and quiet ride. It is frequently regarded as a well-rounded and reasonably priced tire with attractive specifications, though some users note limited availability in certain regions like the US.

Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Low tyre noise#Tread longevity#Reasonable pricing#Low rolling resistance#Market availability

Based on 6 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 B · Dunlop Sport BluResponse
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—28
Rim diameters—14″ – 17″

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport FM800

Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better treadwear and handling. Pick the Dunlop Sport BluResponse if comfort and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 69 vs 57 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 75 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 76 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 76 vs 73 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Tire B · Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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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.

73

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SP Sport FM800

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