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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop Direzza DZ102 vs Toyo Tranpath MP4 — 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Direzza DZ102

Summer Extreme Performance tires

Dunlop Direzza DZ102 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
73
Comfort
70
Treadwear
67
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo Tranpath MP4

Summer Touring tires

Toyo Tranpath MP4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
85
Comfort
85
Treadwear
70
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Tranpath MP4 — better comfort, wet and handling. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Tranpath MP4 leads by 8
A — Dunlop Direzza DZ102
82
B — Toyo Tranpath MP4
90
Why this score
SourceDirezza DZ102Tranpath MP4
Tyre Reviews owners 82 90

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Tranpath MP4 leads by 12
A — Dunlop Direzza DZ102
73
B — Toyo Tranpath MP4
85
Why this score
SourceDirezza DZ102Tranpath MP4
Tyre Reviews owners 73 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Tranpath MP4 leads by 15
A — Dunlop Direzza DZ102
70
B — Toyo Tranpath MP4
85
Why this score
SourceDirezza DZ102Tranpath MP4
Tyre Reviews owners 70 85

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Tranpath MP4 leads by 3
A — Dunlop Direzza DZ102
67
B — Toyo Tranpath MP4
70
Why this score
SourceDirezza DZ102Tranpath MP4
Tyre Reviews owners 67 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Tranpath MP4 leads by 11
A — Dunlop Direzza DZ102
69
B — Toyo Tranpath MP4
80
Why this score
SourceDirezza DZ102Tranpath MP4
Tyre Reviews owners 69 80

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Direzza DZ102 vs Toyo Tranpath MP4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Direzza DZ102Toyo Tranpath MP4
Relative Score 72 81
Dry 82 90
Wet 73 85
Comfort 70 85
Treadwear 67 70
Handling 69 80

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Direzza DZ102

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.
Tire B Toyo Tranpath MP4

The Toyo Tranpath MP4 is regarded as a high-quality tire by experienced users. The consensus points toward a reliable and well-performing product that meets expectations for its intended application.

Pros

  • Strong brand reputation
  • High overall performance satisfaction

Cons

  • Limited user feedback available for detailed analysis

Observations

  • No specific vehicle or size-related performance data was provided in the available review.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Direzza DZ102 B · Toyo Tranpath MP4
CategorySummer Extreme Performance tiresSummer Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Tranpath MP4 — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Tranpath MP4 scores 85 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Tranpath MP4 scores 85 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Tranpath MP4 scores 80 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Tranpath MP4 scores 90 vs 82 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop Direzza DZ102
Tire B · Toyo Tranpath MP4

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.