Radar RPX 800 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 58 · 514 reviews analysed Road tests 52 · 4 tests
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The Radar RPX800 is generally well-received as an economical budget tire that delivers dependable performance, smooth comfort, and adequate grip across various weather conditions. While the vast majority of users praise its exceptional value, low noise, and stable daily driving behavior, a minority note drawbacks related to softer sidewalls causing cornering body roll and occasional loss of traction on greasy or wet surfaces.
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 514 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
52/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Radar RPX 800 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 520 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 514 owner reviews found online.
The Radar RPX800 is generally well-received as an economical budget tire that delivers dependable performance, smooth comfort, and adequate grip across various weather conditions. While the vast majority of users praise its exceptional value, low noise, and stable daily driving behavior, a minority note drawbacks related to softer sidewalls causing cornering body roll and occasional loss of traction on greasy or wet surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium brands
- Comfortable, smooth, and quiet ride quality
- Good overall traction in dry and winter/snow conditions
- Favorable longevity and tread wear capabilities
Cons
- Softer sidewalls leading to a 'wallowy' feel or body roll in fast corners
- Inconsistent wet grip, feeling greasy or prone to understeer on warm, wet, or greasy roads
- Elevated road noise reported by some drivers at higher speeds
- Occasional durability issues such as premature sidewall bulging
Worth knowing
- Users driving smaller hatchbacks like the Nissan Micra and Toyota Aygo reported favorable handling and well-suited ride characteristics.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles noted that the budget compound wore down noticeably faster under increased weight.
Reviews from our readers
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4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Summer tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
45th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 40th of 55 | |
| Dry Braking | 52nd of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
43rd of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 44th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 39th of 50 | |
| Value | 35th of 50 | |
| Wear | 47th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 30th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 48th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 27th of 50 |
Source: ADAC
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
23rd of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 40th of 53 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 11th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 12th of 13 |
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community discussion regarding the Radar RPX-800 characterizes it as a cheap stopgap tire that performs decently for what it is. Users note that road noise does not seem louder than other tires initially, though questions remain about long-term noise as it ages, along with interest in its tread and sidewall appearance.
From 5 threads and comments.
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