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12 September 2025 (updated) Dunlop Winter Response 2 Reviews
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 is a winter tire for small cars and compact class vehicles, which is characterized by its balanced performance on various surfaces. The model was tested by both the ADAC and the ÖAMTC and received good ratings.
| Test organization | Year | Dimension | Test result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC | 2021 | 195/65 R15 | 2,2 |
| ÖAMTC | 2017 | 195/65 R15 | 2,6 |
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Performance on snow
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 reviews show it performs very well on snow with a score of 2.0 in the 2021 ADAC test.The snow performance includes both braking with ABS (score 2.0) and starting (score 2.5). In the 2017 ÖAMTC test, the tire achieved a score of 2.1 in the snow criterion, with a particularly good score of 1.9 for passing & handling and a score of 2.0 for braking with ABS. Starting was rated 2.5.
The tire achieved a score of 2.0 in the snow category in the 2021 ADAC test
In the 2017 ÖAMTC test, the Dunlop Winter Response 2 received a score of 2.1 in the snow criterion
Performance on wet roads
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 performs consistently well on wet roads. In the 2021 ADAC test, it achieved an overall score of 2.1 for wet conditions. In the 2017 ÖAMTC test, the tire received a score of 2.0 for wet conditions. The individual ratings include braking with 2.1, longitudinal aquaplaning with 2.0, transverse aquaplaning with a very good score of 2.0, handling with 1.7 and circle/side control with 2.5.
ADAC test 2021: Grade 2.1 for wet performance
ÖAMTC test 2017: Grade 2.0 for the wet criterion
Dry handling
In terms of performance on dry roads, the Dunlop Winter Response 2 shows different results in the two tests. In the 2021 ADAC test, it achieved a good score of 2.0 for dry handling. In the 2017 ÖAMTC test, the rating was slightly weaker at 2.6. Here, handling was rated at 2.5, driving safety at 2.7 and braking at 2.5. The test organizations noted slight weaknesses on dry roads compared to other surfaces.
ADAC test 2021: Grade 2.0 for dry handling
ÖAMTC test 2017: Grade 2.6 for the dry criterion
Braking performance
The braking performance of the Dunlop Winter Response 2 varies depending on the surface and test organization. In the 2021 ADAC test, braking on wet roads was rated 2.1. The 2017 ÖAMTC test rated braking on dry surfaces at 2.5, on wet surfaces at 2.2, on snow with ABS at 2.0 and on ice with ABS at 2.3. The braking performance is therefore good to satisfactory across all surfaces.
ADAC test 2021: Braking on various surfaces between 2.0 and 2.3
ÖAMTC test 2017: Braking performance between 2.0 and 2.5 depending on the surface
Economic efficiency
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 is particularly impressive in terms of fuel consumption. In the 2021 ADAC test, it achieved a very good score of 1.8, which was the best result in the entire test. In the 2017 ÖAMTC test, the rating for fuel consumption was also very good at 1.8, while wear was rated at 2.5. According to the ADAC test, the price was 81 euros per tire. The load capacity class and speed category is given as 91 T, the tire label shows C/B/67.
ADAC test 2021: Fuel consumption rating 1.8 (best result in the test)
ÖAMTC test 2017: Fuel consumption grade 1.8
Noise development
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 shows weaknesses in terms of noise development. In the 2021 ADAC test, it received a score of 3.0 for noise/comfort. The 2017 ÖAMTC test rated the noise criterion at 3.2, with the interior noise scoring 2.8 and the exterior noise 3.6. The loud interior noise is highlighted as one of the tire's few weaknesses. The EU tire label gives the exterior noise as 67 dB.
ADAC test 2021: Noise/comfort grade 3.0
ÖAMTC test 2017: Noise criterion score 3.2
Price-performance ratio
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 offers a balanced price-performance ratio for drivers looking for a reliable winter tire for various driving conditions. The tire is characterized by its consistent performance on different surfaces and offers advantages especially in economic aspects such as fuel consumption. Its strengths lie in its balanced performance on snow, wet and dry roads, making it a versatile winter tire for everyday use. The consistently good ratings in various test years confirm the tire's consistent quality.
Dunlop Winter Response 2 experience: Advantages and weaknesses
| Advantages | Weak points |
|---|---|
| Very balanced | Slight weaknesses on dry roads |
| Good on all surfaces | |
| Particularly good on dry roads and snow | |
| Low fuel consumption | |
| Very good on fuel consumption |
Dunlop Winter Response 2 review
The Dunlop Winter Response 2 has established itself as a reliable winter tire with consistently good performance reviews over various test years. Both test organizations confirm the balanced performance and particularly emphasize the low fuel consumption. The only notable weaknesses are in the area of noise development and, in some cases, dry handling.
List of sources
- Dunlop Winter Response 2 im Test | ADAC
- Dunlop Winter Response 2 | ÖAMTC
