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.”
Head-to-head
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Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SP Sport FM800 leads, 73–70 Narrow edge
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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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76
Dry
Sport BluResponse +373Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse SP Sport FM800 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 73 76 -
75
Wet
SP Sport FM800 +176Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse SP Sport FM800 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 75 79 -
76
Comfort
Sport BluResponse +472Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse SP Sport FM800 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 71 74 -
60
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse SP Sport FM800 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – -
57
Treadwear
SP Sport FM800 +1269Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse SP Sport FM800 Professional tests (TWG score) 59 – Reviews found online 53 72 -
69
Handling
SP Sport FM800 +675Why this score
Source Sport BluResponse SP Sport FM800 Reviews found online 69 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Dunlop SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 73 |
| Dry | 76 | 73 |
| Wet | 75 | 76 |
| Comfort | 76 | 72 |
| Noise | 60 | – |
| Treadwear | 57 | 69 |
| Handling | 69 | 75 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Sport BluResponse
73
/ 100
SP Sport FM800
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 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
Tire B 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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
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
Tire B
Dunlop SP Sport FM800
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse | B · Dunlop SP Sport FM800 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 28 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport FM800
Winner: Dunlop SP Sport FM800 — better treadwear and handling. Pick the Dunlop Sport BluResponse if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 69 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 scores 75 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 76 vs 72 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 76 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport FM800
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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.