…Z1 Star Spec." Dunlop Direzza ZII Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec Given the popularity of the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, there's been much anticipation for its upcoming replacement, the Direzza ZII. Other than the shorter name, how do they compare? Since the new Direzza ZII hasn't…
…entry in the category. Dunlop enjoyed much success with the Direzza ZII Star Spec last year, and this popular tire is back again for 2015. Very fast in dry conditions, and above average for the category in wet, the ZII Star Spec is also very competitively priced, making it a very attractive option.…
The Direzza ZII Star Spec is Dunlop's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for serious sports car, sports coupe and performance sedan enthusiasts looking for race tire-like traction on the street or foruse in autocross, drifting and track events.As an evolution of the Direzza ZII and continuing…
…improve upon it with the release of the Direzza ZII (Zed Two)? They were able to provide us with pre-production spec tires so we could perform a comparison test. Although overall lateral grip felt similar between the Sport Z1 Star Spec and Direzza ZII, the Zed Two provided better steering response,…
…Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec has become a staple among autocross and performance enthusiasts. Many were disappointed to hear it had been discontinued. Dunlop has launched the newest version of their highly successful Extreme Performance Summer tire, the Direzza ZII. It's designed for…
New for 2013, Dunlop has released their latest Extreme Performance Summer tire, the Direzza ZII. This tire is replacing the ever popular Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. Testing of this tire is scheduled for spring, but from our time with the tire during our introductory track drive, we saw the tire…
…Page to a Friend Video Center Dunlop Direzza ZII Introductory Track Drive (02:50) Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend When rumblings of a replacement for the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec began, its fans debated the pros/cons of any change…
…popular Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec, the Direzza ZII is scheduled to hit the racks this coming week and continue to filter into inventory before the start of the 2013 motorsports season. Given the success of the first generation tire, the Dunlop Direzza ZII looks to be a very serious…
We have been eagerly awaiting the Dunlop Direzza ZII, which will replace the Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec. The Z1 Star Spec is a longtime favorite, and I even owned a set myself. However, the Extreme Performance Summer category is very competitive and Dunlop wants to stay a step ahead of its…
…Z1, Z1 Star Spec and ZII Star Spec are successive iterations along this line. They are focused on extremely high levels of dry traction and are suitable for street use, autocross and light track use. The change from Z1 to ZII was a change of tread pattern and construction. The Star Spec variants…
…Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R, the new BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S, Dunlop's Direzza ZII Star Spec and the Hankook R-S3 (Version 2). Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec Hankook R-S3 (Version 2) We'll test the newer tires against their peers in May,…
…the next level with the right equipment. Tires are a top priority and the Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec and Hankook Ventus RS-3 (Version 2) are both favorites. When we tested each last fall, the ZII Star Spec handled amazingly well in all conditions. It delivered excellent grip, steering and braking…
…such as the Signature II. The Direzza tires are their line of Ultra High Performance Summer tires and include leading choices like the Direzza ZII Star Spec and Sport Maxx TT. For those drivers looking for a good bang-for-your-buck summer tire, Dunlop offered the Direzza DZ101. It was a good tire,…
…You should consider the sticky grip and razor sharp steering response of an Extreme Performance Summer tire. Last year, the Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec tested out to be the top performing tire in the category. This year there are three new entrants to the Extreme Performance Summer category:…
…about getting the best PAX scores consider, you may want to take a look at last year's top Extreme Performance Summer choices, the Hankook Ventus R-S3 and Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec. There are definitely many great tire choices for those who like to drive, just watch out for those cones!
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