Dunlop Sport BluResponse Reviews - Page 4

Given 87% while driving a Ford Focus MK1 (195/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
very happy with these tires. had a set of Goodyear efficient grip on my 1.8 focus before which are ok, but the Dunlops I replaced them with have more wet and dry grip, are less noisy and at the same mileage have a good 25% more wear to go. that is game set and match for the Dunlops. also, they are a reasonable price so will be buying again.
Helpful 73 - tire reviewed on September 28, 2018
Given 80% while driving a Toyota Avensis (215/50 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Had these tires fitted to my car now for approximately two months. I do a lot of miles (84 mile round trip to work) on a mixture of roads, most of this is national speed limit A roads and a small amount of town driving at each end. These tires suit my car and give it a nice comfortable feel which is definitely what the car is geared towards. The tires do have quite a soft sidewall which in a 50 profile fitted as standard to my car does mean you feel quite a lot of tire flex as you start to lean on them, these tires do have one of the softer sidewalls I've come across. Having had Michelin pilot sport 4 tires fitted to my previous car. I must say that the ps4 tire had far larger grip reserves than these, especially in the wet. They also had a much stiffer sidewall resulting in much less tire flex giving you much better feel through the steering. I am still very pleased with the Dunlop Sport blu-response, as when buying these tires I knew they wouldn't have the same performance as the Michelin ps4 tires. What they do have is safe predicable handling with good levels of comfort and low noise which suits my car perfectly. So overall I am very happy and would buy again!
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on September 18, 2018
Given 80% while driving a SEAT Ibiza Cupra 20VT (195/45 R16 V) on mostly town for 12,000 average miles
I do 95% eco driving and the other 5% is very sporty in a mountain pass.
The eco driving is great, very low rolling resistance and low noise as well. In the wet this tire is awesome.
As for the sporty side, and I mean taking the car to its max, very good but not perfect because after 10 kilometers the tire starts to overheat.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on August 1, 2018
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Given 90% while driving a Volvo S40 D5 180BHP (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
I always take my time when deciding tires. Having just come from a rubber eating Renault sport megane. I wanted something grippy but ultimately comfortable also.

Having had the bluresponse on the car for just over 4000 miles, needless to say I'm very impressed. Obviously the car isn't designed to be thrown around into bends like my previous car, but it'll still let you and the tires do seem to have almost more grip than I have talent.

Since having them fitted, the fronts have worn 2mm and the rears just a little over a mm (heavy front end).

I can honestly say, I've never driven a tire so quiet and comfortable, to also be that good with grip. Wet grip is also good but I don't drive like a tit when it's raining.

When they wear down, no questions, I'll replace with the same.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on March 3, 2018
Given 86% while driving a Rover 75 (205/65 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 15 average miles
Certainly the quietest tire I've ever had fitted. Wet grip not as good as a 'premium' tire (I tag Blue Response as a mid range) but not dreadful either, dry grip is as good as any I've used. Regarding wear I'd rate them 80% as good as a Michelin. So overall, a good buy, they tick many of the desired boxes, Driving a Rover 75 which has a quiet cabin, the Dunlop Blue Response really compliments that feature.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on February 7, 2018
Given 47% while driving a Toyota Corolla (195/50 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 12,000 average miles
I am not satisfied after six months of wearing this Tires..
At the beginning was good on handling and on wet grip and dry grip.
Helpful 1246 - tire reviewed on January 11, 2018
Given 90% while driving a Renault Clio III dci 106 (195/50 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 10 spirited miles
Fantastic tires
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on December 12, 2017
Given 91% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 16V (2003 2008) (195/60 R15 H) on mostly town for 20,790 average miles
Dry grip is fenomenal and so is the wet grip. Dry breaking is very good and the ABS system kicks in only in emergency braking. Wet braking is also very good, but the ABS system will interfere sooner than it would on dry braking. I drove in heavy rain and I was confident in driving at ~100 km/h without any sign of a problem. I drove once into standing water on the first lane, doing ~55km/h and nothing bad happen, though the front right tire was spinning around on water surface. I realised that since the revs suddenly gone higher, but the car kept its direction. Handling is good only if I inflate the tires at a pressure of 2.1 bar as car manufacturer says to. Road feedback is strongly related to correct tire pressure and it has to be done at least every 2 weeks to enjoy driving the car on country roads in a spirited manner. If tire pressure is below specified value, the car feels like is on jelly tires. Comfort on smooth tarmac/concrete is good but they tend to be a little noisy on bad tarmac/concrete roads. Wear is great considering I drove 20790 miles and the tire tread is half as it was when new. I would buy this tire again for sure!
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on November 29, 2017
Given 100% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Tdi (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 11,000 spirited miles
Excellent tire, grip on dry and wet is remarkable, no tire spin even at the limit at hard corners and with full throttle. Definitely recommendation, I would buy them again no questions asked.
Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on November 28, 2017
Given 46% while driving a Suzuki SX4 1.6 LITRE PETROL (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 4,000 spirited miles
A newish set of these came with my Suzuki SX4.
They accentuated the cars hard ride, and the steering had a `sticky` feel in the straight ahead position.
They grip well on a warm dry road, but are very poor in the wet .It was very easy to spin the wheels pulling out into moving traffic on a wet road,(no traction control on the SX4).
I am no expert, but the tread design seems little more than slicks with longitudinal grooves, as the lateral grooves very quickly wear away from new.
I know this is contrary to the vast majority of opinion on here, but it is what I have experienced, and I guess the test comparisons are done on brand new tires
I threw them out at 5mm, and fitted a set of cross climates, which provided the same kind of huge improvement they had done on my Saab 9-3.
Improved steering, wet grip, and ride, and much, much quieter


Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on October 10, 2017
Given 83% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,000 miles
Its a tire that i would by again. A good all around tire it is silent, it has very good fealing in dry and wet condition. The breaking is perfect. Only in under 12 C temp. The tire is working a lot to give you the preformace you expected to have from it. I would recomend the tire and i was very satisfied with them. Good job Dunlop!!
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on September 25, 2017
Given 40% while driving a Audi A4 1.9 TDI (195/65 R16) on track for 15,000 average miles
For the first 15.000 km the tire was ok , silent. After that it becomes very very noise, it was like i had a broken bearing , so noisy are they now, never, but never buy this brand again. When i say noisy, i mean you cannot stay in the car.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on September 13, 2017