Radar Dimax R8 plus review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 58 · 1,973 reviews analysed Road tests 56 · 3 tests
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The Radar Dimax R8 plus is widely praised as an exceptional value alternative to premium brand tires, offering comparable everyday performance, low noise, and solid wet and dry grip at a fraction of the cost. While the vast majority of daily drivers and commuters are thoroughly impressed by their comfort and affordability, a subset of performance-oriented drivers note issues with high-speed stability, soft sidewalls, and accelerated tread wear.
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
58/100From 1,973 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
56/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Radar Dimax R8 plus specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10.1/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1,973 owner reviews found online.
The Radar Dimax R8 plus is widely praised as an exceptional value alternative to premium brand tires, offering comparable everyday performance, low noise, and solid wet and dry grip at a fraction of the cost. While the vast majority of daily drivers and commuters are thoroughly impressed by their comfort and affordability, a subset of performance-oriented drivers note issues with high-speed stability, soft sidewalls, and accelerated tread wear.
Pros
- Significantly lower price point compared to premium OEM brands like Pirelli, Michelin, and Bridgestone
- Low road noise and smooth, comfortable ride quality
- Reliable and confident wet-weather traction and braking
- Attractive styling and aggressive tread design with built-in rim protectors
Cons
- Floaty, vague, or unstable handling feel at higher highway speeds (>60-80 mph)
- Softer sidewalls can induce steering wander or make the car feel 'loose' during lane changes
- Faster or uneven tread wear reported by some users under regular commuting or spirited driving
- Occasional traction control activation or reduced grip when pushed to performance limits
Worth knowing
- Owners of heavier SUVs and performance crossovers (such as the Audi SQ5, BMW X5, and RSQ3) frequently noted that these tires provide a remarkably cost-effective alternative for hard-to-find or expensive large-diameter sizes (e.g., 21-inch rims).
- Drivers replacing stiff factory run-flat tires (commonly on BMW models like the Z4 or 140i) observed a more comfortable, compliant ride over bumps, though some experienced a loss of high-speed precision and stability.
- Drivers of high-powered sports cars and hot hatches noted that while the tires handle everyday commuting nicely, they can feel unpredictable or lack extreme lateral grip when pushed hard on twisty roads or during aggressive launches.
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
31st of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 23rd of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 38th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
31st of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 51st of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18
36th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 48 | |
| Dry Braking | 34th of 48 |
Source: Auto Bild
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