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Dunlop Econodrive Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 16 reviews

Owners of the Dunlop Econodrive most often raise concerns about tread durability, including tearing, missing tread chunks and replacement before the tread is fully worn. Noise is another recurring complaint, raised by roughly a quarter of different drivers, and two describe poor wet grip. Mileage is divided: some report short service, while several Renault Trafic accounts describe substantial distances before replacement. The two repeat reviewers move towards better scores, but one continues to report tread damage and the other describes good wear despite some tearing. Most accounts come after substantial use, yet they do not establish a uniform lifespan or a common ageing trajectory.

What owners mention most counted across 16 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 18 ratings

  • Owner score 54%
  • Dry Grip 69%
  • Handling 62%
  • Wet Grip 56%
  • Comfort 52%
  • Road Feedback 51%
  • Wear 49%

Dunlop Econodrive Reviews - Page 2

Score spread across 15 written reviews
56%
Member
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)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 919
Member
  • Renault
  • 215/60 R17
  • 17,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
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.
30%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 975

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67%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 751
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