Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse – Tests & Review

Dunlop SP Sport Fastresponse is a Premium Touring summer tire with a asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tyre has been replaced by the Dunlop Sport Bluresponse.

Nowadays, the brand Dunlop are owned by the Goodyear Tire.

Key performance

Dunlop’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
97.8 %
Dry braking
96.02 %
Dry handling
99.57 %
Wet performance
93.84 %
Wet braking
88.85 %
Wet handling
94.66 %
Wet lateral handling
98.02 %
Aquaplaning
87.83 %
Straight aqua
93.11 %
Lateral aqua
82.55 %
Rolling resistance
93.53 %
Noise
97.72 %
Comfort
91.67 %

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse Tests

2017 Autozurnal (215/65 R16)

In 2017 experts of the Slovak magazine Autozurnal have tested the tire at size 215/65 R16 and compared to 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium summer tyres. Also, experts included into the test one all-season tire for comparison of results.

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse test and review
9th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 6.4m longer, than the leader.
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse test and review
9th place in Wet handling. Dunlop was 5.17sec slower, than the leader.
Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse test and review
6th place in Wet lateral stability. Dunlop was 0.25sec slower, than the leader.
summer tire Dunlop SP FastResponse test and review
7th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 5.7km/h lower, than the leader.
summer tire Dunlop SP FastResponse test and review
8th place in Lateral aqua.
summer tire Dunlop SP Fast Response test and review
5-6th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1.5m longer, than the leader.
summer tire Dunlop SP Fast Response test and review
2nd place in Dry handling. Dunlop was 0.24sec slower, than the leader.
summer tire Dunlop SP Fast Response test and review
Last place in Comfort.
summer tire Dunlop SP FastResponse test and review
5-6th place in Noise.
summer tire Dunlop SP FastResponse test and review
7th place in Noise.
summer tire Dunlop SP FastResponse test and review
2nd place in Rolling resistance.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
5-6
37.7
+1.5
96.02%
Dry handling
2
55.68
+0.24
99.57%
Wet braking
8
57.4
+6.4
88.85%
Wet handling
8
96.74
+5.17
94.66%
Wet lateral handling
6
12.64
+0.25
98.02%
Straight aqua
7
77
-5.7
93.11%
Lateral aqua
8
3.5
-0.74
82.55%
Rolling resistance
2
0.757
+0.05
93.53%
Noise
4-5
65.9
+1.5
97.72%
Comfort
10
6.875
-0.63
91.67%

Test result: 6th place.

Main conclusions:

  • Long wet braking distance and low handling speed.
  • Average straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
  • Good dry performance.
  • The lowest comfort.
  • Average noise.
  • Low rolling resistance.

Dunlop SP Sport FastResponse Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2017 Autozurnal
Dry braking
96.02% 96.02%
Dry handling
99.57% 99.57%
Wet braking
88.85% 88.85%
Wet handling
94.66% 94.66%
Wet lateral handling
98.02% 98.02%
Straight aqua
93.11% 93.11%
Lateral aqua
82.55% 82.55%
Rolling resistance
93.53% 93.53%
Noise
97.72% 97.72%
Comfort
91.67% 91.67%

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