Direzza DZ102

Dunlop Direzza DZ102: what the numbers tell you

Manufacturer treadwear data for the Direzza DZ102 is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a summer tire built for the truck-suv segment, the Direzza DZ102 is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Dunlop Direzza DZ102 For a beautiful blend of style and performance for your sports car, choose the Dunlop Direzza DZ102. This ultra-high performance summer tire transforms every ride into a thrill ride, and it’s an affordable option for those looking to break into this motorsport niche! Other features include: The Direzza DZ102 is an ultra-high performance summer tire ideal for your sports and performance based vehicle such as coupes and sedans. This tire is not meant for cold or near-freezing temperatures and is a strictly summer tire with both dry and wet traction features.  The Direzza DZ102 takes wet grip to new levels with its sleek directional tread design which features wide, sweeping grooves.  Dunlop utilizes their specially formulated Silicarbon Matrix tread compound which combines carbon black and silica to enhance its grip, giving you glue-like grip. Responsive handling and stable cornering is achieved using a directional tread design with broad shoulder blocks and three notched central ribs. Enjoy a surprisingly quiet ride thanks to a polyester cord body, which stabilizes the tread pattern even at high speeds. For performance that lasts, deep lateral cuts and shoulder grooves, resist wear while enhancing performance. The Max Flange ShieldⓇ protects rims from accidental curb damage, ensuring your ride looks as sharp as it handles. You’ll notice a smooth performance even at highway speeds utilizing the Jointless Band Technology™ (JLB), which is a spirally

For an apples-to-apples comparison against direct rivals, see the comparison pages linked from this tire's brand index.