Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 10 + 32 road tests and 5,212 + 3,519 owner reviews. How we score
Sport Maxx RT2 is ahead, 73–68
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Tests 70 · 10 tests Owners 67 · 5,212 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“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.”
Tests 76 · 32 tests Owners 71 · 3,519 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 30 tests | 78 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 71 |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 73.6 = 76
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 79.2 + 40% × 70.6 = 76
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 31 tests | 75 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 73 |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 76.1 = 75
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 72.7 = 79
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests | 79 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 70 |
Sport BluResponse: 40% × 79 + 60% × 71.1 = 74
Sport Maxx RT2: 40% × 70.4 + 60% × 70.2 = 70
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests | 56 | 64 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 73 |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 55.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 73.3 = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Sport BluResponse. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 10 tests | 59 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 50 | 68 |
Sport BluResponse: 60% × 58.6 + 40% × 49.7 = 55
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 68.3 = 69
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 69 | 70 |
| Source | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 17 tests | 88 | 64 |
| Category | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 73 |
| Dry | 76 | 76 |
| Wet | 75 | 79 |
| Comfort | 74 | 70 |
| Noise | 60 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 88 | 64 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Sport BluResponse
Sport Maxx RT2
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.
| Discipline | Category | Sport BluResponse | Sport Maxx RT2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #15/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 93% #19/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #13/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 77% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 67% #16/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #5/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #7/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #21/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 87% #17/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 88% #26/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 90% #11/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #19/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #11/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 49% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 84% #12/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #14/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #13/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 43% #32/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 68% #13/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 61% #11/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 70% #16/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% #24/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #12/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 76% #16/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 95% #3/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 61% #12/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #6/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | #17/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 60% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 70% #17/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #20/55 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | #17/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
Based on 6 community posts
Community opinion portrays the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 as a solid, quiet, and good-value performance tire that performs well in all weather conditions. While some drivers note it is an older design compared to newer flagship releases and point out its 'B' wet rating in certain sizes, it is generally considered capable and competitively priced. There is also frequent discussion clarifying the availability of both run-flat and non-run-flat variants across different dimensions.
“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”
“I have Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's on my Audi A3 2.0TDI (buckets of torques) and they work incredibly well in all weather conditions. Granted a different proposition with FWD Audi, but for the price it was a no brainer to stick with them when I needed the fronts replacing.”
“For what it's worth, I put a full new set of 18inch Sport Maxx RT2's on my E85 a couple of years ago and found them more than adequate/good when your a looking for a value/capability compromise. Like B21 mentions, if you want a really upto date tyre, you pick a newer release from the manufacturer provided that pushing on a couple of hundred quid extra can be justified. (When you don't need to tell the wife) I just put a set of 19inch Continental Conti Sport 7's on my E89 but wouldn't have had an issue fitting 19inch Sport Maxx RT2's.”
Based on 19 community posts
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport BluResponse | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 28 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Winner: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 — better treadwear, noise and wet. Pick the Dunlop Sport BluResponse if efficiency and comfort matter most to you.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 88 vs 64 on efficiency.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 scores 69 vs 55 on treadwear.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 scores 67 vs 60 on noise.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse scores 74 vs 70 on comfort.
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 79 vs 75 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 76 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 67 vs 60 on our noise score.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse, 74 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 69 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse, 88 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
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
