All-season tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop SP StreetResponse review

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± 8

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Owners 55 · 7 reviews analysed

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Dunlop SP StreetResponse has a Relative Score of 60 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 7 owner reviews rate it 55 out of 100. 70% would buy it again.

Dunlop SP StreetResponse

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

55/100

From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
55
Wet
Overall wet
64
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
36
Comfort
Overall comfort
51
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
59
Handling
Overall handling
56

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop SP StreetResponse is generally regarded as a capable, fuel-efficient tire that excels in wet weather conditions. While some users report exceptional longevity and grip, others express concerns regarding premature tread wear and high noise levels, suggesting performance can vary significantly depending on the vehicle application.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and handling
  • Noticeable improvements in fuel economy (MPG)
  • Strong durability and high mileage potential for some drivers
  • Comfortable ride quality on specific vehicle platforms

Cons

  • Reports of high road noise in certain vehicles
  • Inconsistent tread wear life across different driving styles
  • Vague steering feedback noted by some users
  • Availability issues for specific eco-focused tire sizes

Worth knowing

  • Users of compact city cars like the Citroen C1 and Ford KA report high satisfaction with wet grip and fuel efficiency.
  • Owners of luxury-oriented vehicles have reported that while tread life is excellent, the tire's noise levels can significantly detract from cabin refinement.

2 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2012 European Summer tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14

9th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2011 European Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14

13th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

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