Summer tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse review

Name: Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse
Brand: Dunlop

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 81% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 72 · 726 reviews analysed

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Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among summer tires. In 7 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 726 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100. 78% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

72/100

From 726 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 78%

Dry

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Wet

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Wet traction

Comfort

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Treadwear

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Handling

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Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse specs & sizes

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Specifications
Sidewall	Blackwall
EU label: wet grip	B in 71% of sizes
EU label: energy	D in 57% of sizes
EU label: external noise	70–71 dB

Size	Retailer
175/65 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
185/55 R16	Amazon
215/65 R16	Amazon
205/55 R17	Amazon
215/55 R17	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 726 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response is generally well-received as a competent touring and commuter tire, praised heavily for its exceptional wet weather grip, quiet ride, and predictable handling. While many drivers report high levels of confidence and comfort—especially when upgrading from budget or older factory tires—some enthusiasts note that the softer sidewalls can feel less responsive during aggressive driving, and a subset of users experience faster-than-expected tread wear.

Pros

Exceptional wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
Low road noise and high initial ride comfort
Precise steering response and solid dry cornering grip
Strong value proposition compared to other premium brand alternatives

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
Poor performance in winter snow and ice conditions

Worth knowing

Drivers of lighter weight sports cars occasionally felt the tire compound was too hard or sidewalls too soft, leading to reduced mechanical grip compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance alternatives.
Heavier commuter sedans and touring vehicles (such as BMW 5-Series and Mercedes C-Class) benefited greatly from the tire's ride compliance, straight-line stability, and noise dampening.