Summer tire Updated October 2026

Dunlop Sport BluResponse review

Name: Dunlop Sport BluResponse
Brand: Dunlop

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 68 · 5,200 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 40 tests

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The Dunlop Sport BluResponse receives generally positive reviews from drivers seeking a reliable, comfortable, and fuel-efficient summer touring tire. Users frequently praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, low rolling resistance, and quiet, compliant ride quality.

Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz

#Wet and dry grip#Low tyre noise#Tread longevity#Reasonable pricing#Low rolling resistance

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

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.

By owner reviews

68/100

From 5,200 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 60%

Dry

Overall dry

73.4

Corner stability

68.6

Dry traction

Steering response

69.7

Wet

Overall wet

75.3

Wet traction

72.8

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

53.3

Handling

Overall handling

69.2

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By road tests

70/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry

77.6

Wet

74.5

Comfort

Noise

Treadwear

58.8

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

77.1%

Dry Handling

83.8%

Subj. Dry Handling

80%

Wet Braking

39.1%

Subj. Wet Handling

65%

Wet Handling

58.9%

Straight Aquaplaning

66.7%

Curved Aquaplaning

68.8%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

68.8%

Inside Noise level

65.5%

Subjective Comfort

100%

Rolling Resistance

79.9%

Price

30%

Wear

75%

Dunlop Sport BluResponse specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
185/55 R14	Amazon
185/60 R14	Amazon
185/65 R14	Amazon
185/55 R15	Amazon
185/60 R15	Amazon
185/65 R15	Amazon
195/50 R15	Amazon
195/55 R15	Amazon
195/60 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
205/60 R15	Amazon
205/65 R15	Amazon
215/65 R15	Amazon
195/45 R16	Amazon
195/50 R16	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
195/60 R16	Amazon
205/55 R16	Amazon
205/60 R16	Amazon
215/55 R16	Amazon
215/60 R16	Amazon
225/55 R16	Amazon
225/60 R16	Amazon
205/50 R17	Amazon
205/55 R17	Amazon
215/50 R17	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5,200 owner reviews found online.

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
Predictable and progressive handling for daily driving

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
Occasional reports of premature rubber cracking or minor sidewall vulnerability

Worth knowing

Drivers with heavier front-wheel-drive or diesel vehicles noted more rapid front axle wear and increased sidewall flex under hard cornering.
Owners of smaller hatchbacks and hybrids (such as VW Golf, Toyota Prius, and Honda Jazz) highlighted excellent integration with eco-driving styles and noticeable gains in ride comfort over older OEM tires.

40 published test appearances

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

2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

11th of 20

Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	20th of 20
Wet Handling	19th of 20
Dry Braking	14th of 20
Dry Handling	13th of 20
Rolling Resistance	1st of 20
Straight Aqua	7th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning	5th of 20
Noise	14th of 20
Value	16th of 20
Wear	11th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	6th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2024 Summer tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16

20th of 55

Best: Dry Braking · 15th Weakest: Wet Braking · 21st

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	21st of 55
Dry Braking	15th of 55

Source: Auto Bild

2023 Motor Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 8

Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	8th of 8
Wet Handling	8th of 8
Dry Braking	8th of 8
Dry Handling	3rd of 8
Rolling Resistance	2nd of 8
Straight Aqua	3rd of 8
Noise	8th of 8
Price	3rd of 8

Source: Motor

2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

16th of 50

Best: Straight Aqua · 9th Weakest: Value · 47th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	31st of 50
Dry Braking	15th of 50
Straight Aqua	9th of 50
Value	47th of 50
Wear	29th of 50
Fuel Consumption	24th of 50
Abrasion	32nd of 50
Wet Braking - Concrete	26th of 50

Source: ADAC

2023 Autoklub ČR Budget Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16

3rd of 6

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

Source: Autoklub ČR

2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15

5th of 16

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

Source: ADAC

2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16

4th of 18

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

Source: ADAC

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

19th of 20

Best: Rolling Resistance · 3rd Weakest: Value · 19th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	17th of 20
Wet Handling	15th of 20
Dry Braking	7th of 20
Dry Handling	18th of 20
Rolling Resistance	3rd of 20
Straight Aqua	9th of 20
Noise	18th of 20
Value	19th of 20
Wear	17th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	4th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

11th of 53

Best: Dry Braking · 7th Weakest: Wet Braking · 18th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	18th of 53
Dry Braking	7th of 53

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 10

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

Source: Auto Express

2020 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17

7th of 20

Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 17th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	17th of 20
Wet Handling	8th of 20
Dry Braking	9th of 20
Dry Handling	5th of 20
Rolling Resistance	2nd of 20
Straight Aqua	9th of 20
Subj. Dry Handling	9th of 20
Subj. Comfort	2nd of 20
Subj. Wet Handling	9th of 20
Noise	14th of 20
Price	15th of 20

Source: Auto Zeitung

2019 NAF Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 7

Best: Dry Braking · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	6th of 7
Wet Handling	5th of 7
Dry Braking	3rd of 7
Dry Handling	3rd of 7
Rolling Resistance	4th of 7
Straight Aqua	3rd of 7
Noise	3rd of 7

Source: NAF

2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 9

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

Source: ACE

2019 Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare Summer Tire Test (Premium) · 205/55R16

3rd of 7

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

Source: Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare

2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

9th of 12

Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	8th of 12
Dry Braking	5th of 12
Rolling Resistance	2nd of 12
Straight Aqua	7th of 12

Source: Gute Fahrt

2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

11th of 20

Best: Dry Braking · 5th Weakest: Value · 17th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	10th of 20
Wet Handling	9th of 20
Dry Braking	5th of 20
Dry Handling	10th of 20
Rolling Resistance	7th of 20
Straight Aqua	5th of 20
Noise	6th of 20
Value	17th of 20
Price	14th of 20
Wear	16th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	13th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15

8th of 47

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

Source: Auto Bild

2017 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 11

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

Source: Auto Express

2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

6th of 16

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

Source: ADAC

2016 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

5th of 15

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

Source: Auto Bild

2016 Market Overview - Braking Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 50

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

2016 ADAC tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

3rd of 16

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

Source: ADAC

2015 Auto Express tire Test · 225/45 R17

2nd of 11

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

Source: Auto Express

2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical tire Test · 215/55 R16

2nd of 10

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

Source: Auto Bild

2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer tire Test · 185/60 R15

7th of 18

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

Source: Auto Bild

2015 AMS Performance tire Test · 225/50 R17

2nd of 9

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

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2015 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 15

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

Source: Test World

2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15

3rd of 52

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

2015 European tire Test 185/60R14 · 185/60R14

4th of 16

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

2015 European tire Test 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

4th of 19

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

2015 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 255/55 R16

3rd of 12

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

Source: ACE

2014 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 10

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

Source: Auto Express

2014 AMS Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

4th of 11

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

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

2nd of 17

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

Source: ADAC

2014 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 16

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

Source: Test World

2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 13

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

Source: Test World

2013 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 215/55 R16

1st of 12

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

Source: Auto Zeitung

2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15

1st of 54

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

2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17

3rd of 19

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

2013 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 195/65 R15

1st of 16

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

Source: ACE

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

forums.mbclub.co.uk

“I have been using Dunlop Sport BluResponse on the W203 and the Kia and found them to be reasonably priced and good tyres all around. The W204 is still on Bridgstones, the ride is too harsh but whether that's due to the tyres or the W204 suspension remains to be seen.”

2018-08-23

forums.mbclub.co.uk ·2 upvotes

“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.”

2018-04-05

Sentiment breakdown

Positive50%

Mixed50%

Top themes

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

From 6 threads and comments.