The Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is a performance summer tire whose owners generally praise dry grip and handling, with favorable wet-grip and value comments too. Short tread life is the main recurring drawback, while comfort and noise divide opinion.
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Owners say73%from 22 owner reviews58% would buy againRead the reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.
How many miles does the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is expected to last around 17,500 miles (28,163 km).
What do owners say about the Dunlop Direzza DZ102?
Across 22 owner ratings the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 averages 73%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.9. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Dunlop Direzza DZ102?
Owners rate the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 20 reviews.
How well do the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 6.9 out of 10 for wear across 20 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 again?
58% of owners say they would buy the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 again, based on the 19 owner reviews that answered the question. 16% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Dunlop Direzza DZ102's dry grip?
Of the 20 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop Direzza DZ102, 12 mention dry grip: 12 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop Direzza DZ102's road noise?
Of the 20 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop Direzza DZ102, 12 mention road noise: 6 praise it (quiet) and 6 criticise it (noisy). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Dunlop Direzza DZ102's dry handling?
Of the 20 owner reviews analyzed for the Dunlop Direzza DZ102, 8 mention dry handling: 7 praise it (sharp dry handling) and 1 criticise it (vague dry handling). One owner wrote: "cornering and speeding, correcting direction feels unwaveringly good!". Read those reviews
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Dry grip is the clearest owner strength of the Dunlop Direzza DZ102, praised by twelve of twenty owners without criticism. Dry handling and wet grip also receive much more praise than complaint, with value mentioned positively by four people. The main repeated drawback is tread life, criticised by around three in ten owners and supported by mid-life and end-of-life reports of faster wear than expected. Noise and comfort are both evenly divided between praise and criticism, so neither is a dependable advantage. Three owners report vibration, a minority experience, while the 66.4% average score reflects a less consistent ownership picture than the dry-grip praise alone suggests.
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Owner ratings averaged from 22 ratings
Owner score73%
Dry Grip82%
Road Feedback76%
Wet Grip74%
Handling71%
Comfort70%
Wear69%
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Most helpful 59%
“While these tires are a great performance tire, they have no place on a car that spends no time on track days. They are performance tires, but are very harsh and bumpy including hard to balance. They are also VERY...”
“I had previously dunlop LM704 195/45/16. Was highly disappointed with dunlop, was planning to get michelin ps4. It would lose grip on normal cruising in the rain, my little 1.6 16v would let the tires even scrabble in...”
“The tire was nearly broken when i changed them after driven with them for 25,000 miles in Hong Kong. The Dunlop Direzza DZ102 was quite good in dry road conditions. However, its aqua planing & wet grip was rather...”
I bought these tires to replace a set of Pirelli Phantoms. Compared to the Phantoms, I noticed a slight loss in both grip and ride comfort. However, they still offer very good traction in both dry and wet conditions.
The compound is on the harder side, so the ride feels firmer and you can definitely notice it. On the other hand, the steering feedback is excellent, making the car feel precise and predictable.
Overall, they're a solid choice for daily driving and spirited driving, offering a good balance of performance, safety, and durability.
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Initial Impression this tire I got simply because it is cheapest in the option that time compared to Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Continental UC7. While from the design it is looks good in the tread. For Dry Handling As I don't drive aggressively it is good and grip enough but for wet handling in the straight so far no excessive hydroplaning but a little understeer when cornering above 70 km/h. As this tire segment is second grade performance tire so it kinda Sporty-comfort Tire (sporty look but still comfort), But for comfort I feel it is quite bumpy that making steering wheel is shaking especially in uneven roads and not that quiet compared my previous Goodyear Assurance Triplemax. Overall will choose this tire if it is for show only or using aftermarket wheel as it is look good and sporty but so cheap, but for daily driving using OEM wheel I will consider another choices
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While these tires are a great performance tire, they have no place on a car that spends no time on track days. They are performance tires, but are very harsh and bumpy including hard to balance. They are also VERY noisy.
I was so disgusted with these tires, I took them off at 60-70% tread left and got another tire
The tire performance amazed me! Considering that it's a sports tire with an entry level price range (It's 1.2 Million IDR ~ 100AUD).
Never this happy with cornering and speeding, correcting direction feels unwaveringly good!
I drove an upgraded Toyota Innova with bigger turbos, rated at 307HP & 750Nm of torque, so it really needs a grippy tire to compensate the huge torque. Driven at both patchy roads and highways (we call it freeways here in Indonesia), and the tire performs well at both surface.
However, there are 2 letdowns from this tire : the first one is it runs quicker than it should be (treadwear 380), and the second one is being slightly under the radar for braking performance.
All in all, I still recommend this tire for daily use and will buy it again for sure
Better in all-rounded performance as compared to Hankook Ventus Prime4
Inherited these tires on a second-hand purchased Mercedes E350 W211. Although I was initially wanting to replace these with Michelin PS4 / Falken Azenis FK510, the Direzza DZ102 that were mounted on for about 10,000kms now were surprisingly good. I was shocked even more to find out they were UHP summer tires but I didn't expect them to feel very comfortable on our patchy roads. Matches well with the staggered setup of 245/40 R18 and 265/35 R18 on the E350. It may seem to be wearing a little fast for my liking due to a softer compound, but at least the ride is pleasant given the age of the car itself. The only big concern is some notable front tire noise above 80kph which I believe comes from the tires than the bearings but needs further checking one I decide to replace these Dunlops. No issues on wet handling as well after running several patches of water during rainstorms on the highway. Will definitely consider these as a benchmark, however there could be better choices if comfort is a must. May check out some options with Michelin or Falken, but since its staggered it may be difficult finding the exact make and model for both sides, reason why the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 was chosen by the first owner due to lack of availability.
These are really good price/performance wise. Grip on both dry and wet is pretty decent for a budget UHP, while being VERY comfortable for the category and price. They are really quiet and the ride is comparable to a decent touring tire while being more grippy as stated. Sidewall and thread look really nice.
The downside is they wear pretty fast, at least in my application. 12.500 miles in they seem to be past the half of their threadlife, wich is weird since they are rated 460 Threadwear, wich is pretty high for a UHP Summer, think they might have another 10k miles in them. Can't really be mad about it since they are less than half the price of more "premium" tires like the PS5 while still being a brand name. If you can get a deal on them factoring their shorter life I would recommend them.
I was using Falken ZE914 Ecorun and the tire had worn out a bit. Choose to replace it because I just re-tuned my car so it got extra juice *about 230-240hp from stock. Needed a more grippy tire. Then the shop offered me a "Dunlop Direzza" but did not specify which Direzza, thought it was the DZ101 but turns out it was the DZ102 (they did not have it ready stock, so they immediately bought it from another shop). Price was 1.2mio IDR (about 80 US$) per pcs. Quite affordable since Michelin PS4 priced almost twice.
The dry grip was superb, it feels quick and direct while changing direction and did not hesitate a bit. I flick, it moves. I sometimes do high speed corner and the front end never loses the bite so it barely feels understeer enough. Noise was also good for a tire at this level of performance. Did not find it too noisy even while running 180 km/h on the highway. The wet grip was average, still can keep up with the car's power but does not give enough confidence to try some "over the top" maneuvers while raining. Braking wasn't the best bit also both on dry and wet, on-par with the Falken ZE914, which is a premium touring.
Still not experiencing the wear though. So, will buy again if the wear is adequate, will not buy if it easily wears out after 20k.
I had previously dunlop LM704 195/45/16. Was highly disappointed with dunlop, was planning to get michelin ps4. It would lose grip on normal cruising in the rain, my little 1.6 16v would let the tires even scrabble in 3rd gear if I had launch the car. Upgrade to 17inch wheels with dizerra dz102 the comfort levels much better, the grip is unreal, I could not break them loose, not even in the rain. They handle quite well. For the price Its a no brainer. Its quieter than falken ecorun 914s on rougher roads. I will buy them again! Even cornering at speeds on wet roads, its the same speeds I do on dry roads and I still cannot believe the way they grip.
This is a Citroen C-ELYSÉE - 2020./ Less than 18,000km (Live in Lima, PERU). Replace OEM tires, because are not satisfied. Old where Bridgestone Ecopia EP25. New tires Dunlop Direzza DZ102 205/60-R15, now with 10,000km on it . What a difference. First, lower noise. A lot lower noise. Precise handling, impressive braking. (Dry pavement). Even in low-mid rain have a precise braking response. Firm suspension. Will buy again.
69%
Member
225/40 R18
The only downside of this tire is this the wear and its a soft compound this tires will goes down very fast.
Good dry and wet grip though even when its near its end of its life supringsly wet grip is still quite good.
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Subaru
215/45 R17
5,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Like any tire, caution in the wet should be paramount. But this said the DZ102 from Dunlop is pretty sure footed, reacts well to changing Conditions and surfaces and once you have got used to it, it is quite predictable and is a very capable wet weather tire.
Dry grip is outstanding.
Positive turn in and lots of feed back when correct tire pressures are used.
Note, when fitted, the garage over inflated mine and they felt rubbish straight away. Always check your own pressures after fitment.
Handling is very good from these tires though they can be a little noisy depending on the road surface.
Altogether a good performance tire for what I paid AUD $145
Yes I would buy again. If the price was similar....
