Dunlop Direzza ZIII review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners Provisional
Owners 66 · 2 reviews analysed Road tests 65 · 1 test
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Dunlop Direzza ZIII has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among summer tires. 2 owner reviews rate it 66 out of 100. 60% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
66/100From 2 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
65/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews found online.
The Dunlop Direzza ZIII is widely regarded as a reliable, predictable 200tw tire that excels in consistency and ease of use rather than outright competitive speed. It serves as a versatile option for drivers who prioritize longevity and manageable handling characteristics over peak performance in specialized environments like autocross.
Pros
- High level of predictability and ease of handling
- Consistent performance during extended track sessions
- Good durability and tread life for a 200tw tire
- Reliable wet and dry grip characteristics
Cons
- Lacks the peak grip required for top-tier competitive autocross
- Tendency to 'grease up' or lose optimal grip after prolonged hard driving
- Not the fastest option in its category for pure lap times
Worth knowing
- Proven durability in endurance racing environments, specifically noted on heavier platforms like the Lexus LS400.
- Performance remains consistent across varied track conditions, making it a suitable 'baseline' tire for endurance racing teams.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 |
Source: Tire Rack
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