Direzza Z1 Star Spec review

philaf_666 · 04-14-2009, 07:18 PM

I've being driving with these new tires for a week now. Wow! is all I can say.

First the look with the 225 front and 255 rear is just perfect, especially when looking at it from the rear.

The grip is awesome and twice as much predictable than with the crappy RFT.

They are also much more comfortable over bumps and the overall feeling of the car is greatly improved.

I couldn't ask for better tires. And not too $$$.

I can't compare with the other brands as it's my first set after the RFT, but I can't see how it could be better!

JohnL135I · 04-14-2009, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the review. Sounds like a good balanced tire at a good price.

gtaday51 · 04-14-2009, 07:49 PM

How are they in the rain? With those big tread blocks I would expect them to fair so favorably.

frimmelnojerz · 04-14-2009, 11:00 PM

the tires are excellent. before these i had a set of BFgoodrich kdw2s and they were very good tires in both dry and wet conditions except they howled like bastards after 6k miles. with 15k already on these tires the tread is in great shape, the noise level is acceptable, and the grip and both wet and dry are awesome. also, from a simultaneous autocross/street setup this is perfect for me. the tread wear isn't so dreadful that you need a separate set of wheels. its a very strong all round tire.

deeb · 05-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Just put my order in, hope they're good !!

Bdh821 · 05-13-2009, 06:21 PM

I just got mine on yesterday! What a difference. Granted I haven't driven aggressivly on them yet, the ride is so much different. Less road noise, softer over bumps....
I got 235/40/18 and 255/35/18. I also did the alignment pin removal and got -.8* of camber

Templedogg · 05-13-2009, 06:24 PM

You will love them, they are an excellent tire!

Dave Mac · 05-18-2009, 09:31 PM

You will not be disappointed with the Direzza D1's. They are a fantastic tire!

Dave

randomquickness · 05-18-2009, 10:03 PM

agreed with all...fantastic tires, especially for the cost.

Bim135AUS · 05-19-2009, 08:33 AM

What do you think of the steering feel with the Dunlops compared to the runflats? Does it feel any lighter and also any effect on roll through corners?

ruffstik · 05-19-2009, 12:09 PM

too lazy to got to tirerack right now...how much are these tires?

deeb · 05-19-2009, 02:47 PM

2 225/40ZR-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec In Stock $170.00 $340.00
2 255/35ZR-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec In Stock $229.00 $458.00

Excitmnt94 · 05-19-2009, 05:29 PM

is rubbing an issue with those size tires mounted on the stock wheels?

Berduderunner · 05-19-2009, 05:39 PM

I completely agree! I have 255's in the rear as well... Cant wait to complete the package for my next (4) set, and get some grip up front.

Templedogg · 05-19-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Excitmnt94

is rubbing an issue with those size tires mounted on the stock wheels?

You will not have any issues at all, my car is lowered with H&R Springs on these sizes with stock powdercoated wheels.

ruffstik · 05-19-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm a somewhat aggressive driver and am now just starting to get into autocross. Considering these factors how many miles do you you guys think I could get out of a set?

cpt97m3 · 05-20-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffstik

I'm a somewhat aggressive driver and am now just starting to get into autocross. Considering these factors how many miles do you you guys think I could get out of a set?

Autocrossing can chew them up real fast. You can count tire life in number of runs for autox use, not miles.

I can get about 150 runs, maybe a little more from Yokohama Advan Neovo AD07's. I think it would be similar on the Dunlops.

Ruffan · 05-21-2009, 07:31 AM

Nobody ever mentions this, but why are the Dunlops so friggin heavy? They weight as much as the run flats.

Bdh821 · 05-23-2009, 08:26 AM

I've had my tires on for about 3 weeks now. The only time I rubbed was when going over a huge bump near my gfs house. It's only my front tires that have rubbed once. I'll know tomorrow if they rub doing autox

Ruffan · 05-27-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdh821

I've had my tires on for about 3 weeks now. The only time I rubbed was when going over a huge bump near my gfs house. It's only my front tires that have rubbed once. I'll know tomorrow if they rub doing autox

Any update on the rubbing issue? I'm trying to decide between 255/35-18 or 245/35-18 on the rear for my slightly lowered ride. I'll be going with 225/40-18 front.

04-14-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
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frimmelnojerz Captain 23 Rep 692 Posts Drives: Montego blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0)	the tires are excellent. before these i had a set of BFgoodrich kdw2s and they were very good tires in both dry and wet conditions except they howled like bastards after 6k miles. with 15k already on these tires the tread is in great shape, the noise level is acceptable, and the grip and both wet and dry are awesome. also, from a simultaneous autocross/street setup this is perfect for me. the tread wear isn't so dreadful that you need a separate set of wheels. its a very strong all round tire.
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deeb boss. 19 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Just put my order in, hope they're good !! __________________ .:08::black::135i::6speed::stick:.
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Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I just got mine on yesterday! What a difference. Granted I haven't driven aggressivly on them yet, the ride is so much different. Less road noise, softer over bumps.... I got 235/40/18 and 255/35/18. I also did the alignment pin removal and got -.8* of camber
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Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	You will love them, they are an excellent tire! __________________
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Dave Mac Private First Class 1 Rep 122 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	You will not be disappointed with the Direzza D1's. They are a fantastic tire! Dave
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05-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	agreed with all...fantastic tires, especially for the cost. __________________
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Bim135AUS Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	What do you think of the steering feel with the Dunlops compared to the runflats? Does it feel any lighter and also any effect on roll through corners?
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deeb boss. 19 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	2 225/40ZR-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec In Stock $170.00 $340.00 2 255/35ZR-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec In Stock $229.00 $458.00 __________________ .:08::black::135i::6speed::stick:.
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