74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE720 vs Dunlop Direzza DZ02 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE720 — better comfort and wet. Pick the Dunlop Direzza DZ02 if dry, treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Direzza DZ02 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE720 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE720 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 45 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Direzza DZ02 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Direzza DZ02 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE720 | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE720 | Dunlop Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 84 | 90 |
| Wet | 77 | 70 |
| Comfort | 70 | 45 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 70 |
| Handling | 77 | 80 |
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74
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE720 is a polarizing performance tire characterized by its exceptional dry grip, stiff sidewalls, and precise handling. While enthusiasts praise its track-ready responsiveness and cornering stability, many users report significant drawbacks regarding rapid tread wear, high price points, and a lack of ride comfort.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- High steering responsiveness due to stiff sidewalls
- Predictable and progressive handling characteristics
- Strong performance in competitive or spirited driving scenarios
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short overall lifespan
- Harsh ride quality and lack of comfort
- High price-to-value ratio compared to competitors
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by some users
Observations
- Users noted that the stiff sidewalls provide excellent feedback on smaller, agile vehicles like the Fiat Tipo, though at the expense of ride comfort.
- Competitive road rally usage resulted in extremely fast wear, with front tires lasting approximately 5,000 miles under heavy load.
The Dunlop Direzza DZ02 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire primarily suited for track-day enthusiasts. While it delivers commendable handling and competitive performance, users should be prepared to sacrifice ride comfort and cabin quietness.
Pros
- Exceptional performance-to-price ratio
- Strong handling capabilities on track
- Competitive wet-weather performance compared to similar track-focused compounds
Cons
- High levels of road noise
- Suboptimal ride comfort
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip depending on track conditions
Observations
- Users frequently utilize this tire on secondary or spare wheel sets specifically for track-day applications rather than daily driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE720 | B · Dunlop Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
71
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE720 — better comfort and wet. Pick the Dunlop Direzza DZ02 if dry, treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Potenza RE720 scores 70 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE720 scores 77 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Direzza DZ02 scores 90 vs 84 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Direzza DZ02 scores 70 vs 64 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE720
Tire B · Dunlop Direzza DZ02
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.