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1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
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Today we're looking at a comparison between the Firestone Roadhawk and the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, both popular summer tyre choices from their respective manufacturers, Firestone and Dunlop.
The Firestone Roadhawk boasts a rating of 72% from our team, while the Dunlop Sport BluResponse has scored a slightly higher 83%. Despite these similar percentiles, their strengths and weaknesses vary, shifting their rankings in different test categories.
Performance Assessment
In multiple tests, the Firestone Roadhawk demonstrated strong dry and wet handling, which consistently ranked as one of their best features, for instance in Autobild's test where it placed 3rd out of 51 tyres. However, it fell short in noise levels, receiving feedback for its elevated rolling noise. The tyre also showed good performance on dry roads and relatively low wear and tear, but had weaknesses in wet handling and was the loudest tyre in the ADAC 2022 test.
On the other hand, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse stood out for its low rolling resistance and high comfort in Autobild's test, ranking 8th in comparison. Feedback also noted its good performance on dry roads and handling aquaplaning in wet conditions. Nevertheless, minor weaknesses were observed in its wet braking and slightly below average mileage, bringing the tyre down in the ADAC 2024 test.
Test Positions
Overall, in head-to-head rankings, the Firestone Roadhawk's best result was 3rd in Autobild's test, while the Dunlop Sport BluResponse shined at 5th position in an ADAC test. Both tyres have shown both strengths and weaknesses across the tests, with their positions fluctuating depending on the testing category.
Verdict
In summary, the Firestone Roadhawk tends to score high for its handling, both dry and wet, but struggles with noise and wet braking. The Dunlop Sport BluResponse shines in comfort and handling aquaplaning in wet conditions, but has some weaknesses in wet braking and tyre longevity.
However, given the overall higher rating and consistent test positions, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse may be the stronger choice out of the two, assuming its minor weaknesses are not deal-breakers for your specific needs.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Dunlop Sport BluResponse Exemplary2. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Firestone Roadhawk 71 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 36,6 | 28,7 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 36,9 | 30,0 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 98,6 | 97,8 | 99,3 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,3 | 1,8 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 2,7 | 2,8 | ||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | chvalitebné | 2,8 | 2,6 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | |
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,9 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 2,3 | |
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | dobré | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 2,1 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | |
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,8 | 2,2 | 3,7 | 2,0 | 2,4 | |
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Good | dobré | 2,5 | 2,0 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 2,3 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | dobré | 2+ | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2 | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,7 | 31,6 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 35,4 | 32,2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 121 | 75 | 121 | ||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 218 | 90 | 126 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 36,5 | |||||
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 36 | 37,3 | |||||
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