Dunlop StreetResponse 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 71 · 22 reviews analysed Road tests 86 · 2 tests
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The Dunlop StreetResponse 2 is widely regarded as a high-performing tire for small-to-mid-sized vehicles, consistently praised for its superior dry and wet handling characteristics. While most users report excellent steering precision and comfort, some note that the tire's longevity can be inconsistent depending on driving style and road conditions.
Owners rate it 14.7 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
71/100From 22 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
86/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
By discipline: % of the best tire in each test.
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop StreetResponse 2 is widely regarded as a high-performing tire for small-to-mid-sized vehicles, consistently praised for its superior dry and wet handling characteristics. While most users report excellent steering precision and comfort, some note that the tire's longevity can be inconsistent depending on driving style and road conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip
- Sharp, responsive steering and handling
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Progressive and predictable behavior at the limit
Cons
- Tread life can be shorter than expected for aggressive drivers
- Performance drop-off can be sudden once the tread reaches a certain wear point
- Occasional reports of stability issues or 'floating' sensations on specific vehicle setups
Worth knowing
- Users driving small hatchbacks like the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Micra report significant improvements in agility and noise reduction compared to factory-fitted eco-tires.
- The tire is frequently noted for its ability to improve the handling dynamics of economy-focused vehicles, making them feel more neutral and nimble.
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Motor Summer Tire Test R15 · 195/65R15
9th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor
2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
3rd of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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