Dunlop Econodrive

The Dunlop Econodrive is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Vans.

Tire review data from 15 tire reviews averaging 55% over 314,000 miles driven.

Dry Grip 68%
Wet Grip 54%
Road Feedback 49%
Handling 62%
Wear 56%
Comfort 54%
Buy again 44%

First On MarketMay 2021
Wheel Size15 - 17"
Width185 - 235mm
Profile55 - 75
Rolling ResistanceB - D
Wet GripB - C
Noise (dB)71 - 72
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Econodrive is ranked 4th of 6 Summer Touring tires.

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Questions and Answers for the Dunlop Econodrive

2020-12-31 - We have just purchased a Renault Trafic SWB van fitted with Dunlop Econodrive 215/60R17C tires - could you please advise on the optimal inflation pressures for these tires (cold/hot) in kPa/psi... thanks

The tire pressure for the Dunlop Econodrive is vehicle and load specific. The correct tire pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.


2024-07-31 - For the wear indicator, is lower percentage better or higher percentage better in your table?

Higher is better.


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Top 3 Dunlop Econodrive Reviews

Given 70% while driving a Mercedes Benz Vito (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 38,000 spirited miles
New Vito 160bhp, auto, rear wheel drive, 5 seater, with Dunlop EconoVan tires. The vehicle is used for pleasure only so no heavy loads. Still using tires at 38000 miles. Front tires are still Ok but rear tires are worn out more than the front ones obviously. On dry roads tires behave as expected except the noise.
When wet conditions, entering roundabouts can be dangerous at times as the tire is worn they slide a lot and I mean a lot. From new, I could make the rear slide a bit a I had to work the hard to make that happen. Noisy tires from beginning. When worn out it gets even more noisier and very hard rubber, hence they last that many miles. For the price £150 per tire /value/miles they are pretty good choice as other major brands cost approximately £200 and last around half the miles which is nothing in comparison. Would I buy them again? Yes I would
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on July 18, 2023
Given 37% while driving a Mercedes Benz Vito (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 easy going miles
front treads started tearing of in chunks before tires were halfway. Rear tires split the casing, very dangerous. I can't understand how MB could fit these as OE on their vehicles
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on October 31, 2022
Given 34% while driving a Mercedes Benz (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
I've had these tires on two Vito Tourers.
They only last 7000 to 8000 kms. Chunks of rubber start to come off and the noise levels just become insane.
I do not recommend these tires for the Vito Tourer.
Weirdly enough ~ although the vans are RWD, the front tires get worn out before the rear ones.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on March 18, 2024
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Given 44% while driving a Mercedes Benz Vito (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 35,000 easy going miles
These were original on my new Vito van. After 40000km I noticed braking distance was affected and gradually got worse. Now at 53000km they are just plain dangerous with chunks or rubber missing from all 4.
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on August 13, 2024
Given 14% while driving a Mercedes Benz (225/45 R17) on for 0 miles
Terrible tires! Came on my brand new Mercedes Van, didn’t even pay 20,000 km of highway driving before chunks of rubber started falling off. Can now see through to the wire mesh, absolutely do not recommend these!
Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2022
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Given 83% while driving a Renault Trafic (215/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 47,000 average miles
OE tires on 145 Hp Renault Trafic 2016. Good life from these tires from new, at 35k swopped rears to front and vice versa. Down to under 3mm all round now and at 47k. Very pleased. My own van, lightly loaded 99% of the time which obviously helps a lot. Susceptible to punctures now so will be looking at replacing all four. Recommend
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on May 3, 2021
Given 34% while driving a Mercedes Benz Vito (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles
Absolutely awful tire in wet as are all Dunlop’s I’ve had. Dangerous in wet to the point should never be road legal without a warning
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2020
Given 76% while driving a Renault Trafic (205/60 R17) on mostly country roads for 33,000 average miles
After 33k miles chaneged the fronts about 3 mm left, on a trafic lwb 125bhp.
Excellent wear, they do tear a bit around the edges. Replaced with the same as they last sooo long, got a deal £210 a pair fitted. rears will be up for about 45k easily.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on November 29, 2019
Given 83% while driving a Renault Trafic (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 36,000 average miles
Fitted from new on Renault traffic.. lasted 36,000 miles on the front.. backs still on 4mm.. fabulous wear on a work vehicle.. handle well and good in the wet.. bit expensive but can’t complain with 36k over 2 years.. just replaced the front with the same..
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on May 8, 2019
Given 56% while driving a Vauxhall 1.6 16v CD (225/45 R17) on for 20,000 easy going miles
Tire grip is fine, feedback is good, noise level, acceptable. What isn't acceptable is longevity. stones/imperfections in the the road surface leave small tears in the tires. at 6mm, these tears become quite a tear. Enough to cause a puncture or to see the steel of the tire.
Overall, a poor quality, expensive choice of tire. There are better tires out there. I would consider a budget tire before purchasing another Dunlop and that's not a choice I usually make!

3 tires replaced two pre 10k punctured, one at 19k holed to steel.

One now being replaced at 30k (1.7mm tread left) thankfully, as it has so many little tears in it.
Vauxhall Vivaro 2014 1.6 bi-turbo
Not a heavy footed driver at all. trying to get 48mpg from it (42mpg avg at present)
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on February 10, 2019
Renault (215/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 17,000 easy going miles
These were fitted as OE on my new 2017 Trafic LWB crewvan sport. Fronts after 16k miles are tearing, blocks of tread have split.Poor quality tire.
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on October 30, 2018
Given 30% while driving a Mercedes Benz Vito (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Very poor. I used it on my Mercedes-Benz Vito 2017 with 225/55r17. It uncomfortable and no grip at all when wet, It made a very loud squeeze sound in every tight turn and every time when heavy brake. I used it until 20,000 Miles and I found cracks for all, It very dangerous and I never buy It again.
Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2018
Given 67% while driving a Nissan LEAF Tekna (215/50 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Review for Dunlop Enasave as fitted from factory to Nissan Leaf Tekna model.

Good comfort and low noise levels (vital for EVs with no engine noise !). Dry grip fine, wet grip average. Should be good for energy efficiency, but a pretty average tire overall, with an inflated price over other more mainstream premium brand tyes. Will probably replace with Dunlop BlueResponse when the time comes, or perhaps Michelin CrossClimate if i donl;t buy a second set of wheels and tires for specific winter use.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on April 28, 2017