Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 13 reviews
Head-to-head
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Avon ZT7 vs Dunlop Direzza DZ03 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Direzza DZ03 is ahead, 68–59
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Tests – · none yet Owners 67 · 7 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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60
Dry
Direzza DZ03 +1373Why this score
Source ZT7 Direzza DZ03 Reviews found online 56 76 -
63
Wet
Direzza DZ03 +366Why this score
Source ZT7 Direzza DZ03 Reviews found online 61 65 -
60
Comfort
Level60Why this score
Source ZT7 Direzza DZ03 Reviews found online 51 51 -
56
Treadwear
Direzza DZ03 +763Why this score
Source ZT7 Direzza DZ03 Reviews found online 49 62 -
54
Handling
Direzza DZ03 +2074Why this score
Source ZT7 Direzza DZ03 Reviews found online 54 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon ZT7 | Dunlop Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 68 |
| Dry | 60 | 73 |
| Wet | 63 | 66 |
| Comfort | 60 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 56 | 63 |
| Handling | 54 | 74 |
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Headline score
59
/ 100
ZT7
68
/ 100
Direzza DZ03
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ZT7
Pros
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Impressively quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable wet and dry grip for standard, non-aggressive driving
Cons
- Frequent reports of premature sidewall perishing or cracking
- Tendency to understeer when pushed hard in corners
- Inconsistent handling characteristics under spirited driving
Tire B Direzza DZ03
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering confidence
- Significant lap time improvements compared to entry-level semi-slicks
- High durability and consistent performance under intense heat cycles
Cons
- Extremely high road noise, often compared to failing wheel bearings
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Poor performance in standing water with high risk of aquaplaning
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon ZT7 | B · Dunlop Direzza DZ03 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Avon ZT7
68
/ 100
Dunlop Direzza DZ03
Winner: Dunlop Direzza DZ03 — better handling, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 scores 74 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 scores 73 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 scores 63 vs 56 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 scores 66 vs 63 on wet.
Tire A · Avon ZT7
Tire B · Dunlop Direzza DZ03
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.