73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
5 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Dunlop Direzza DZ03 — Compared (September 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.
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72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
7 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Dunlop Direzza DZ03 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Dunlop Direzza DZ03 is stronger on handling, dry and wet.
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Category breakdown
7 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 DZ03 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 74 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 86 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Direzza DZ03 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 66 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 47 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 19 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Trail Terrain TA leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Direzza DZ03 leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Trail Terrain TA | Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 89 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Dunlop Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 72 |
| Dry | 80 | 94 |
| Wet | 61 | 66 |
| Snow | 90 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 47 |
| Noise | 19 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 71 |
| Handling | 64 | 89 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
72
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain T/A receives a polarized reception, praised for its aesthetic appeal, impressive snow traction, and quiet highway performance. However, significant concerns regarding wet-weather handling and inconsistent tread longevity suggest that performance may vary considerably based on vehicle weight and driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and ice conditions
- Quiet highway ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Robust sidewall durability against rocky terrain
- Attractive visual design with white lettering options
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and traction issues on paved surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from premature wear to high mileage
- Reports of excessive road noise on specific tarmac surfaces
Observations
- Users operating pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux reported significant traction loss in wet conditions, suggesting potential issues with rear-wheel-drive bias vehicles.
- Hybrid SUV owners, such as those with the RAV4, reported high satisfaction with highway tread longevity and noise levels.
The Dunlop Direzza DZ03G is widely regarded as a high-performance competition tire that excels in dry track and tarmac rally environments. While it offers exceptional grip and lap time improvements over competitors, users note significant trade-offs in road noise and rapid tread wear, making it better suited for dedicated track use than daily driving.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering confidence
- Significant lap time improvements compared to entry-level semi-slicks
- High durability and consistent performance under intense heat cycles
- Predictable handling characteristics on track
Cons
- Extremely high road noise, often compared to failing wheel bearings
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Poor performance in standing water with high risk of aquaplaning
- Not recommended for daily driving due to comfort and noise levels
Observations
- Users on lightweight platforms like the MR2 and MX-5 report excellent handling improvements, though rear tire wear is a common concern.
- High-horsepower AWD vehicles like the Mitsubishi EVO 9 benefit from the tire's grip but emphasize the extreme noise levels during road use.
- Users noted that the tire's performance remains consistent even when pushed to the limit in competitive tarmac rally settings.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | B · Dunlop Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 43 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
BFGoodrich
72
/ 100
Dunlop
Too close to call: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Dunlop Direzza DZ03 are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Dunlop Direzza DZ03 is stronger on handling, dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 74 vs 47 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 scores 89 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA scores 85 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 scores 94 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Tire B · Dunlop Direzza DZ03
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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.