72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Direzza DZ102 vs Goodyear DuraGrip — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
18 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear DuraGrip — better treadwear and comfort. 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)
Direzza DZ102 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Direzza DZ102 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Direzza DZ102 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Direzza DZ102 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 72 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
DuraGrip leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Direzza DZ102 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 75 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
DuraGrip leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Direzza DZ102 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Direzza DZ102 | DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Direzza DZ102 | Goodyear DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 74 |
| Dry | 82 | 81 |
| Wet | 73 | 72 |
| Comfort | 70 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 75 |
| Handling | 69 | 69 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is widely regarded as a high-value, entry-level Ultra-High Performance summer tire that balances impressive dry grip and comfort with an attractive price point. While many users praise its handling and road manners, consensus is split regarding its longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting rapid tread wear and inconsistent traction in heavy rain.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
- Surprisingly high levels of ride comfort for a performance tire
- Low road noise levels compared to competitors in the segment
Cons
- Rapid or inconsistent tread wear
- Inconsistent wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Difficult to balance for some users
Observations
- Users with high-torque or tuned vehicles (300hp+) report that the tire provides sufficient grip to manage power delivery effectively.
- Drivers on 17-inch and 18-inch setups frequently highlight a significant improvement in comfort compared to previous touring or OEM tires.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance is highly sensitive to correct inflation pressures, with improper settings leading to immediate degradation in feel.
The Goodyear DuraGrip is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly tire that performs well on light vehicles, particularly in its first two years of service. While users frequently praise its dry grip and surprising capability in light snow, the consensus highlights a significant drop-off in wet-weather performance and handling characteristics as the rubber ages or reaches the latter stages of its tread life.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather traction and handling
- Surprisingly effective performance in light snow conditions
- High value-for-money proposition
- Durable sidewall construction
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet grip as the tire ages
- Tendency for premature edge wear on certain vehicle geometries
- Hardening of rubber compound over time leading to reduced traction
- Inconsistent noise levels reported across different road surfaces
Observations
- Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles like the Honda Jazz and Yaris report high satisfaction with the tire's longevity and fuel efficiency.
- Users noted that the tire's tread pattern is susceptible to physical damage and tearing when driven on rough, rocky, or macadam road surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Direzza DZ102 | B · Goodyear DuraGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Dunlop
74
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear DuraGrip — better treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear DuraGrip scores 75 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear DuraGrip scores 75 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop Direzza DZ102
Tire B · Goodyear DuraGrip
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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.