Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Winter Response 2 and Linglong Sport Master Winter appear in 6 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Dunlop Winter Response 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Linglong Sport Master Winter performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Dunlop Winter Response 2 and Linglong Sport Master Winter are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop Winter Response 2Linglong Sport Master Winter
    SegmentTouring WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used15
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.78.1
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score89.5

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    89.5
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop Winter Response 2Linglong Sport Master WinterWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.0
    3
    Dunlop Winter Response 2
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 5.6
    2
    Linglong Sport Master Winter
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 9.4
    11
    Dunlop Winter Response 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.9
    12
    Linglong Sport Master Winter
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    1
    Linglong Sport Master Winter
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 1.3
    31
    Linglong Sport Master Winter

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    The Dunlop Winter Response 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    The Dunlop Winter Response 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 9.4 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Linglong Sport Master Winter

    The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Response 2 or Linglong Sport Master Winter?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop Winter Response 2 ranks higher on average than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Linglong Sport Master Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Response 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Linglong Sport Master Winter ranks better than the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Linglong Sport Master Winter shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Winter Response 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop Winter Response 2 appears in 1 independent tests, Linglong Sport Master Winter in 5, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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