Summer tire Updated September 2026

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 review

Name: Dunlop Direzza DZ101
Brand: Dunlop

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 64 · 8 reviews analysed

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Dunlop Direzza DZ101 has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among summer tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 76% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

64/100

From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 76%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.

The Dunlop Direzza DZ101 is a polarizing entry-level performance tire that is frequently praised for its aggressive aesthetic, comfort, and affordability. While some users report excellent dry grip and wet weather handling, others note inconsistent quality control, rapid tread wear, and lackluster performance under spirited driving conditions.

Pros

Highly competitive price point
Aggressive and attractive tread design
Surprising levels of ride comfort and low noise
Good resistance to hydroplaning in wet conditions

Cons

Short tread life and rapid wear
Inconsistent performance and grip quality between different sets
Uninspiring wet weather traction for aggressive driving
Tendency to lose grip under high-torque applications

Worth knowing

Users with high-horsepower vehicles (300HP+) report difficulty maintaining traction in dry conditions.
The tire is noted for its aesthetic appeal when used in 'stretched' fitments, popular within specific enthusiast subcultures.