Dunlop Sport BluResponse – Test & Review

Dunlop Sport BluResponse photo, test, review, ratings

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

The tire replaced the Dunlop Sport FastResponce.

Nowadays, the brand Dunlop belongs to Goodyear.

Key performance

The tire’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
97.24 %
Dry braking
95.72 %
Dry handling
98.76 %
Wet performance
93.89 %
Wet braking
90.11 %
Wet handling
95.63 %
Wet lateral handling
95.94 %
Aquaplaning
92.19 %
Straight aqua
94.25 %
Lateral aqua
90.13 %
Rolling resistance
93.87 %
Noise
95.72 %
Wear resistance
64.24 %
Comfort
75 %

Dunlop Sport BluResponse Review

Dunlop Sport BluResponse photo, test, review

Dunlop is one of the oldest models among all competitors, released in 2013. However, it is actual relevant and popular among drivers. It is available in a wide range of sizes and is suitable mainly for small and medium-sized passenger cars.

Tire’s features

  • A low-heat rubber compound combined with aerodynamic shape provide low rolling resistance (30% less compared to its predecessor.)
  • Extra stiff Braking blocks increase road contact under braking force to reduce dry and wet braking distances.
  • The special polymer rubber compound provides improved grip on wet roads. And deep central tread grooves provide effective water drainage and high resistance to aquaplaning.

So is it a good tire? Let’s analyze its performance, advantages and disadvantages.

Dry performance

Dunlop has an average dry performance rating of 97.24%. This is a high rating, meaning that the tire provides reliable grip on dry asphalt. Its braking and handling ratings are 95.72% and 98.76% respectively.

Wet performance

The tire’s wet performance rating is 93.89%. The tire demonstrates good wet handling and lateral stability, where its rating is 95.63% and 95.94%, respectively. But braking on wet asphalt can be considered one of the tire’s weaknesses. It has an average rating of 90.11%, and test results range from 79% to 98%.

Aquaplaning resistance

Dunlop provides good hydroplaning resistance, with an average rating of 92.13%. The tire’s straight and corner ratings are 94.25% and 90.13, respectively.

Rolling resistance

Dunlop is a fuel efficient tire that provides low fuel consumption. It has an average rolling resistance rating of 93.87% and performed very well in most tests. Moreover, in tests where its rating was low, the tire was usually among the top three and showed better results compared to most competitors.

Noise

Dunlop is a quiet tire with an average noise rating of 95.72%. In most tests its results ranged from 95 to 99%, and only in one case did it receive a low rating, where the noise level was assessed subjectively.

Wear resistance

The tire has a wear rating of 64.24% based on two tests.

Comfort

Dunlop has a comfort rating of 75%. The score is based on subjective assessments of four tests, where scores ranged from 50 to 100%.

Overall

Dunlop has all the necessary qualities for comfortable everyday driving in the city. It provides excellent performance on dry asphalt, low noise levels and good fuel efficiency. In addition, it has good wet performance and resistance to aquaplaning.

  • Great dry braking distance and handling speed.
  • Good wet handling and lateral stability.
  • Good aquaplaning resistance.
  • Low rolling resistance.
  • Low noise.
  • Good comfort.
  • Relatively long wet braking distance, especially compared to modern competitors.
  • Relatively low wear resistance.

Dunlop Sport Bluresponce Tests

Dunlop has been tested many times by various magazines, in different sizes and in different years. Below are the results with a detailed analysis.

2019 NAF (205/55 R16)

In 2019 experts of the Norwegian Automobile Federation have tested Dunlop Sport BluResponce at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 6 similar budget, medium and premium summer tires. They also included into the test reference winter tires to compare results.

Dunlop Sport Bluresponce test and review
3-4th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1m longer, than the leader.
Dunlop Sport Bluresponce test and review
3rd place in Dry handling. Dunlop was 0.48sec slower, than the leader.
Dunlop Sport Bluresponce test and review
7th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 3.4m longer, than the leader.
summer tire Dunlop Sport Bluresponce test and review
5th place in Wet handling. Dunlop was 0.92sec slower, than the leader.
test Dunlop Sport Bluresponce review
3th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 1.8km/h lower, than the leader.
test Dunlop Sport Bluresponce review
4th place in Rolling resistance.
test Dunlop Sport Bluresponce review
3-4th place in Noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
3-4
35.6
+1
97.19%
Dry handling
3
109
+0.48
99.56%
Wet braking
6
52.5
+3.4
93.52%
Wet handling
5
70.38
+0.92
98.69%
Straight aqua
4
82.8
-7.3
91.9%
Rolling resistance
4
5.51
+0.17
96.91%
Noise
3-4
72.4
+0.2
99.72%

Test result: 3rd place.

  • Great dry performance.
  • Long wet braking distance and average handling.
  • Good straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Low rolling resistance.
  • Low noise.

Summary Table Of Tests Results

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

Test Overall 2023 Motor 2021 Auto Bild 2020 Auto Zeitung 2019 NAF 2018 Gute Fahrt 2018 Auto Bild 2016 Vi Bilagare 2016 Test World 2016 Teknikens Varld 2016 Autozurnal 2015 Tecnikens Varld 2015 AMS
Dry braking
95.72% 89.9% 96.33% 95.64% 97.19% 95.41% 95.83% 96.07% 96.77% 96.17% 90.15% 100% 99.12%
Dry handling
98.76% 98.75% 97.93% 99.33% 99.56% 100% 97.91% 95.64% 100% 100% 98.53% 98.77% 98.67%
Wet braking
90.11% 79.1% 91.85% 86.43% 93.52% 89.85% 91.96% 91.67% 93.54% 95.52% 79.15% 98.36% 90.37%
Wet handling
95.63% 95.01% 97.21% 94.27% 98.69% 80% 96.78% 99.12% 97.89% 99.42% 91.1% 98.02% 100%
Wet lateral handling
95.94% - - - - 92.54% - 99.15% - - 96.13% - -
Straight aqua
94.25% 96.03% 95.59% 88.18% 91.9% 94.63% 96.23% 94.68% 96.04% 94.93% 95.77% 97.98% 89.01%
Lateral aqua
90.13% - - - - 92.59% - - - - 84.21% - 93.59%
Rolling resistance
93.87% 89.33% 96.29% 91.87% 96.91% 98.94% 82.23% 98.03% 98.4% 99.25% 76.72% 100% 98.46%
Noise
95.72% 98.01% 96.38% 97.22% 99.72% - 98.76% 98.57% 80% - 97.16% - 95.65%
Wear resistance
64.24% - 58.16% - - - 70.31% - - - - - -
Comfort
75% - - 100% - - - - - 70% 80% 50% -

Dunlop Sport BluResponse vs Competitors

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