90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Cooper Sport AS 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: Cooper Sport AS — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | Sport AS | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sport AS leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Sport AS | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sport AS leads by 45
Why this score
| Source | Sport AS | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 45 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sport AS leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Sport AS | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sport AS leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Sport AS | Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Sport AS | Dunlop Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 71 |
| Dry | 90 | 90 |
| Wet | 90 | 70 |
| Comfort | 90 | 45 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 70 |
| Handling | 90 | 80 |
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Headline score
90
/ 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 Cooper Sport AS is highly regarded by users for its exceptional noise suppression and balanced performance. It delivers a refined driving experience with strong traction capabilities in both wet and dry conditions.
Pros
- Outstanding reduction in road noise
- Excellent grip in dry conditions
- Reliable traction in wet weather
- High overall comfort levels
Observations
- Users noted a significant improvement in cabin quietness when transitioning from premium competitors like Michelin.
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 · Cooper Sport AS | B · Dunlop Direzza DZ02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Cooper
71
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Cooper Sport AS — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Cooper Sport AS scores 90 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Cooper Sport AS
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.