Replaced by the Dunlop Sport BluResponse Replaces the Dunlop SP3000a
The Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response is a premium summer ultra high performance tire that comes across as a confident, easy-to-live-with all-rounder. Drivers consistently praise its wet-road security, reassuring braking and crisp steering response, while many also find it quiet and good value against pricier rivals. Professional testing broadly agrees on its balanced, comfortable character, though it tends to sit as a solid performer rather than a class benchmark.
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response averages a finish of 5th.
Finishing position in each test
2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test P4 of 8
One of the sportier tires on test, the Dunlop showed a strong balance between wet and dry performance. At the noisiest tire on test, it was just beaten to 3rd by the Nexen
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16 | P4 / 8 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire TestAuto Review · 205/55 R16 | P7 / 9 | |
| 2012 | 2012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16 | P3 / 15 | |
| 2012 | 2012 ACE Touring Summer Tire TestACE · 205/55 R16 | P2 / 15 | |
| 2011 | 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test205/55 r16 | P7 / 15 | |
| 2011 | 2011 European Summer Tire Test - 195/65 R15ADAC · 195/65 r15 | P6 / 14 | |
| 2010 | 2010 Autocar Tire Test - FWDAutocar · 205/55 r16 | P6 / 6 | |
| 2010 | 2010 Auto Zeitung Premium Touring Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 r16 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2010 | 2010 European Summer Tire Test - 185/65 r15185/65 r15 | P4 / 15 |
On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict
Size Range8 sizes available
175-225Width45-65Profile15-17Rim83-98 T-WLoad/
EU LabelAcross 8 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
70-71dB B
What owners say summarised from 85 reviews
Across 85 reviews, the Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response is generally described as a strong all-round tire with standout wet-road confidence, secure braking, and responsive handling in both dry and rain. Many drivers also call it quiet and good value versus other premium options, with several reporting solid mileage when properly aligned and rotated. The most common drawback is that wear can be faster than expected for some vehicles/driving styles, and a noticeable minority report increased noise or a drop in grip as the tire gets near the end of its life.
What owners mention most counted across 82 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 103 ratings
“205 55 r16 Dunlop SP sport fast response lot of feedback, maybe too much, not very comfort but great in handling pirelli r17 is more comfortable they were old and after my 18000km they lost some pieces”
“Bought these 5000km ago and replaced unknown brand with big expectations. The road noise is excesive, the comfort is gone. I feel like they are very hard or very heavy. My mpg dropped down from 43 to 39mpg.Dont know...”
“I have these tires for 4 year with ~50.000 km. I'm not sport's driver, living in region were we have snow in winter and hot days in summer meaning I have to change tires to winter/summer season. So my opinion for those...”
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