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Dunlop Direzza DZ02 review

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.

Relative score
71/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
79/100
2 reviews
Dunlop Direzza DZ02
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

79%
Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
70%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
100%
Wet
Overall wet
70%
Wet traction
50%
Comfort
Overall comfort
45%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
70%
Handling
Overall handling
80%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • Users frequently utilize this tire on secondary or spare wheel sets specifically for track-day applications rather than daily driving.
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