Dunlop Sport BluResponse

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 189 tyre reviews averaging 76% over 1,911,336 miles driven, and 42 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 88%
Wet Grip 84%
Road Feedback 79%
Handling 75%
Wear 62%
Comfort 83%
Buy again 65%
Expected Mileage 19,563 miles (31,484 km) High Confidence
Test Data

19,743 miles (31,773 km) from 4 test(s)

User Review Data

19,142 miles (30,806 km) from 28 end-of-life reviews

Based on user-submitted reviews where tyres reached end of life

Tyre Information
Dimensions:165-225mm / 45-65 / 14-17"
Winter rated:No
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Test Performance
Best Result:1st
Average Result:6th
Worst Result:20th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
10th of 21 tyres
  • Good aquaplaning qualities, short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance.
  • Average grip on wet roads.
  • Good.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
14 inch
185/60R14 82 HCB70
15 inch
195/55R15 85 VCA71
195/65R15 95 H XLBA71
185/65R15 88 HBA70
195/55R15 85 HCA71
195/65R15 91 HBB71
195/65R15 91 VBB71
16 inch
205/55R16 91 VBB70
205/55R16 91 HBA68
215/60R16 95 VCA71
215/60R16 99 H XLBA72
215/60R16 99 V XLBA72
205/55R16 91 VBA68
205/55R16 91 WBA68
205/55R16 91 VBB70
205/55R16 91 VCC70
205/55R16 94 V XLAB72
205/60R16 92 HBA71
205/60R16 92 VBA71
205/60R16 96 V XLBA72
205/55R16 91 VBC71
17 inch
225/45R17 94 W XLBA72
225/50R17 98 W XLBA71
225/50R17 94 WBA71
225/50R17 98 V XLBA72
225/45R17 91 WCA70
205/50R17 89 VCB71
205/50R17 93 W XLBB72
225/45R17 91 WCA70
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Questions and Answers for the Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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July 10, 2016

What is the difference between the Dunlop Bluresponse 195/55R16 87H and 87V , apart from the price !

The V rated construction of the Sport BluResponse is rated to a higher maximum speed (130 mph for H, 150 mph for V), but in reality unless you plan on travelling faster than 130 mph there would be likely be no noticeable differences between the two models.
August 18, 2016

Should the tyre pressures be different because my new tyres look a bit flat. I can roll the car side to side

The tyre pressures for the Dunlop Sport BluResponse should be as your manufacturer specified. Some people are finding a few extra PSI in modern low rolling resistance tyres are helping stability. If you decide to over inflate, keep an eye on wear to make sure the tyre is wearing evenly.
June 28, 2019

what is the average mileage one can expect from a Dunlop sports bluresponse 205/55r16 . Thanks

Tyre wear can be influenced by a huge number of factors, such as vehicle weight, driving style and surfaces driven on. I'd recommend looking through the wear ratings on the website to find an average for your own personal setup.
October 15, 2019

Purchased a set of blue response tyres 205/55R16 5years ago they have covered 10,000 miles. All tyres have at least 5mm left on them and all look in good condition. One tyre however has a crack around the centre between the tread. is this normal.

Surface cracking can be normal, especially tyres of that age, but worth getting checked by a professional. Tyre manufacturers recommend no more than 5 years use, so it might be time to change them regardless!
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Size Price Range  
195/60 R15 £95.99 - £95.99 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
195/65 R15 £72.99 - £78.99 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
205/55 R16 £83.99 - £102.99 (4 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 £102.99 - £102.99 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
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Review Summary

Based on 165 user reviews

Most drivers report the Dunlop Sport BluResponse delivers excellent dry and wet grip, strong braking, good aquaplaning resistance, low noise, and comfortable ride, often noting improved fuel economy. However, many also mention soft sidewalls leading to vague handling/straight-line stability and curb/puncture vulnerability, plus below-average tread life that declines notably near wear bars. Overall sentiment skews positive, with performance praised but durability and sidewall robustness highlighted as recurring drawbacks.

Strengths
  • Wet grip
  • Dry grip
  • Braking performance
  • Aquaplaning resistance
  • Low noise
  • Ride comfort
  • Fuel economy
Areas for Improvement
  • Short tread life/wear
  • Soft/weak sidewalls
  • Vague handling/stability
  • Noisy when worn
  • Uneven wear

Top 3 Dunlop Sport BluResponse Reviews

Given 60% while driving a Ford Mondeo (215/55 R16) on mostly town for 12,000 average miles
Disappointed with Longevity – Dunlop Sport BluResponse 215/55 R16 (2021)
I purchased a full set of Dunlop Sport BluResponse 215/55 R16 97W XL tyres in 2021, Lithuania, expecting a solid performance from a premium brand. Over the last three years, I’ve driven under 20,000 km, and during the off-season, they were stored indoors in a cool, dry basement — no exposure to sunlight, moisture, or harsh conditions. Tyre pressure was checked regularly, and there were no signs of underinflation or abuse. The tyres were always mounted on rims and were never removed during seasonal changes, so no additional stress from mounting or dismounting was involved.
Dry grip: Performance was quite decent when new. The tyres felt confident on dry roads, offering a stable, quiet ride at both city and highway speeds.
Wet grip: Initially good, with predictable braking.
Comfort: These tyres were noticeably quieter and smoother than the mid-range tyres.
Wear Rate: This is where my experience takes a downturn. Despite the low mileage and proper storage, the tyres have developed visible cracks . This was discovered in early April, 2025 when switching from winter to summer tyres. Given the light use and good storage conditions, I did not expect this level of degradation from a supposedly high-quality tyre.
Safety Concern: The cracking is particularly concerning — not something you’d expect from a tyre with such limited use. Even if the warranty has expired, this feels like a premature failure. It casts serious doubt on the long-term durability of this model.

Verdict:
I can’t recommend the Dunlop Sport BluResponse based on my experience. One pair has already significantly degraded, and the other is showing early signs of the same issue. While driving performance was acceptable in the short term, this kind of unexpected deterioration is unacceptable for a tyre at this price point and from a brand with Dunlop’s reputation. I’ve lost trust in this model and will be switching to a different brand for my next set.
Helpful 496 - tyre reviewed on April 17, 2025
Given 63% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 2.0 TDI 110hp (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Mind that my car is now 16 y/o, but overall I didn’t love these tires. They have plenty of grip in the dry, but are quite average in the wet. They feel loose around the dead zone, and at turn-in they seem to flex a lot, requiring a lot of steering angle at first. After a while they start to grip better, but it’s still tricky to keep a consistent line, with little feedback from the road.
They’re fitted to 6.5'' wide wheels, which makes them bulge slightly, probably adding to this weird feeling.
Helpful 395 - tyre reviewed on April 7, 2025
Given 90% while driving a Hyundai Hyundai i20 1.4 101hp 2011 (185/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 21,000 average miles
I live in Greece and I bought these for the second time in April 2023 because i was totally satisfied. Excellent dry braking in city, motorway and country roads and very good dry handling in tight mountainous hairpin turns. Excellent aquaplanning. Good wet braking but not so much feedback when cornering in wet. Great comfort, low noise and they feel very smooth which i absolutely loved. The first set was made in Poland, the new ones in Germany. Wear came sooner than i expected but still later than the Continental Contact. I hope that Falken that now owns Dunlop will make a replacement of this model enhancing its strong points even more.
Helpful 352 - tyre reviewed on April 25, 2025
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Latest Dunlop Sport BluResponse Reviews

Given 60% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7 TDI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Only had these tyres for a couple of weeks but what I immediately noticed was the noise. I changed my winter tyres with these expecting a more quite ride. What I got was a noticeable perceived increase in noise levels. They sound like they are easily 3db (double the noise) above my winter tyres in loudness. I haven't tested it with a db-meter since it could be a difference in tone as well. Otherwise they handle well and I feel confident with them on the roads.
Helpful 290 - tyre reviewed on May 20, 2025
Given 63% while driving a Toyota Corolla (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 15,439 easy going miles
I have been buying and using these tyres on the same car for about 12 years. I was attracted by the price and the A-B performance levels for grip and fuel economy.
The last set of 4 tyres I have purchased have done 15439 miles and the front two (drive wheels) require replacement which is quite a bit earlier than I expected.
I noticed that the last set of tyres had a spec change, now a B+B rating and the noise level had risen from 68db to 71db. The price had also risen by £30.
The tyres were noticeably louder, reduced mpg by 5%, were 60% more expensive than the last set and have worn faster.
I am now looking for an alternative tyre.
Helpful 390 - tyre reviewed on December 14, 2024
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 75% while driving a Mazda 323 1.6 BJ Touring / Protege (185/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 3,500 easy going miles
Very quiet and comfortable tyres with reassuring roadholding on wet and dry roads. However, straight line stability at highway speeds is so-so, to put it mildly. Winter is coming and I just changed the Dunlops for wintertyres (Continental WinterContact). This really transformed the car when driving at 100 km/h and above. It now tracks straight ahead. On the Dunlops, I was constantly correcting the steering to keep it on track and in a straight line. I somehow got used to it, but the Contis demonstrate how unstable the Dunlops really are at highway speeds. Next Summer, I'll experiment with a higher tyre pressure than recommended in the car manual. If this won't help, I'll replace these tyres with something better.
Helpful 437 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2024
Given 71% while driving a Volkswagen Beetle 1303 1.6L (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
These are the back tyres on my VW 1303. Lassic beetle. They have lasted a very long time 30,000 plus. The wet grip is average. Dry grip better.
Helpful 408 - tyre reviewed on September 8, 2024
Given 79% while driving a Toyota Corolla (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 6,200 average miles
Mainly bought these tyres because good fuel economy was promised by test. While I cannot attest to that (yet), because these are the first tyres fitted during the ownership of this car and cannot really compare them to anything, I am quite satisfied with these tyres, as fuel consumption is as expected with Corolla TS Hybrid. Good grip in wet and dry, drove in quite some atrocious conditions in the past 10.000 km made on these tyres and no problems with aquaplaning and grip. What I did notice is that the rubber compound is quite soft. When driving on highways it is not that noticable, but when braking hard or turning in tight(er) turns, they get this distinct winter tyre sound, which was surprising during first few days with these tyres - thought they are under inflated so I put a bit more air into them, but the sound was/is still there. Also drove on some warmer days and noticed that when the tyres get toasty warm, the surface of the tyre tread gets really sticky - probably the stickiest of all the tyres I have owned. Will see how things progress with wear.
Helpful 320 - tyre reviewed on June 11, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Skoda (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 11,500 average miles
They offer an excellent grip even in the wet and amazing braking performance, especially in the dry. They have very strong anti-aquaplaning characteristics, as I did not notice aquaplaning even at about 90km/h. The wear is also pretty good, but the harder compound gives you slightly less feedback in my opinion. I did notice that my car shifted from being oversteer-prone to understeer-prone on these tires, can't say if that's better or worse. And they are, in my opinion, quite prone to damage. I never had to have tires repaired as much as I have with these tires, but maybe that was just bad luck. Nonetheless, these are amazing tires and I would buy them again if they still made them.
Helpful 460 - tyre reviewed on November 23, 2023
Given 57% while driving a Suzuki Swift (185/60 R15) on mostly town for 20 average miles
Since day 1 i wasn't satisfied with those tires. I drove mostly in the city and they are terrible. I only have two big trips and they are good on nice open and wet roads, especially when they are warm but they need a lot of time to warm up in the city and there is no traction even with a light rain. They are quiet and last though. Today i had my tires changed and try my luck with another big brand,witch is a lot cheaper too and the first impressions are good. So i dont think i m gonna put dunlops again.
Helpful 515 - tyre reviewed on September 18, 2023
Given 74% while driving a Smart roadster (185/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Great tyre in the dry, lateral acceleration is high! Road feedback is great. The tyre is soft however and doesn't last long. I managed 15k mi out of a set of rears and 20k mi out a set of fronts (rear engined car). They suit a light sportscar very well. Fuel economy is good too. Biggest downside is performance in the wet at end of life. I have 2mm of tread left on all 4 corners and a slightly damp roundabout is terrifying. So I am replacing them ASAP.
Helpful 566 - tyre reviewed on November 9, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Excellent grip in wet and dry conditions. One of the best summer tires I have driven.
Helpful 516 - tyre reviewed on September 10, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Toyota Yaris Mk2 1.33 (1NR FE) (185/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 22,000 easy going miles
Always bought sport blue response as they look good and last well but have very good grip and it's not yo heavy on the wallet for a top of the range tyre
Helpful 402 - tyre reviewed on June 27, 2022
Given 46% while driving a Skoda (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Had these on 2 different cars. Very average wear life (Michelin Pilot Sport 4 with the same 340 treadwear last a lot better). Look perished very quickly, and one developed a large flat spot on just the outermost band of tread. Others have bulging sidewalls, which don't look dangerous, but also don't look right. Dry grip is fine, but handling is mushy. Comfort is reasonable. Wet grip is very disappointing. Would not recommend these on the grounds of longevity - the perishing, bulging, and flat spot in particular.
Helpful 355 - tyre reviewed on June 11, 2022
Given 47% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulietta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
If you drive anything near sporty stay away from these. I don't know how can they be considered ultra high performance, my winter nokians have more stability in warm dry conditions. They have a soft side wall and grip is average, they become wobbly in high speed corners, i had sailuns with more feedback... Almost crashed into a pole.. only good thing i can say is that they are comfortable over bumps and have low rolling resistance, other than that, they are crap. Had dunlops on other cars aswell, they are all terrible.
Helpful 354 - tyre reviewed on April 18, 2022