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Radar Dimax R8


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The Radar Dimax R8 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 12 tyre reviews averaging 53% over 125,606 miles driven.
 


Radar Dimax R8
Dry Grip
64%

Wet Grip
40%

Road Feedback
51%

Progressiveness
53%

Wear
58%

Comfort
55%

Buy again
47%


 
Size Price Range  
225/45 R17 £48.00 - £48.00 (1 prices)
225/40 R18 £52.74 - £52.74 (1 prices)
Available in 22 tyre sizes - View all.

Radar Dimax R8 Reviews

Given 57% (breakdown) while driving a Lexus LS430 (245-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 35,000 spirited miles
Dealer fitted these new when I bought a used Lexus LS430. Very quiet and grippy when new, but less good as they became worn. With 280 bhp on the rear wheels they became very slippery in the wet after about 25000 miles, even with 4mm tread remaining. Changed rears for Michelins and problem solved. Front ones have now done 35000 miles and still have 4mm tread left. Grip and road holding still seems fine, but they are becoming increasingly noisy including rhythmic sound like a wheel bearing going (it isn't, I've had it checked by Lexus who diagnosed tyre noise). Will change fronts for Michelins soon.
tyre reviewed on December 26, 2014   
Given 40% (breakdown) while driving a Audi allroad 4.2 (245-45-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
The car dealer slapped on a new set of these Dimax R8's on the used allroad when I bought it. I live in Oregon (USA) where it rains a lot, and these tires have the worst wet traction of any tire I've had, on any car I have driven since 1983. I bought a set of Pirelli Sottozeroes for winter and each year I'm installing them an extra month early (October instead of Nov.) and leaving them on an extra month later (until May) because I want to avoid driving in the rain on the Dimax for as long as possible. So I only drive on them from June to September and waiting for them to wear out. Unfortunately, they're wearing pretty well (the allroad is a 4300lb monster that eats tires, so after 12,000miles and no crazy wear, it's surprising). The only other good thing I can say about the Dimax R8's is that they ride pretty well (soft) compared to my winters (Sottozeros). However, the Sottozeros are quieter. Bottom line, don't buy Radar Dimax R8 if you have to drive in the rain.
tyre reviewed on February 2, 2014   
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Given 12% (breakdown) while driving a Mercedes Benz C180K Avantgarde (245-40-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 100 easy going miles
HORRENDOUS, THESE TYRES SHOULD NOT BE LEGAL. ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. SO NOISY EVEN WITH MY MUSIC TURNED UP LOUD, THEY MAKE ALL MY ROAD TRIPS MISERABLE AND THEY ARE DEFINITELY NOT SAFE IN THE WET WEATHER. HOW THE HELL DO THEY GET AWAY WITH SELLING TYRES THAT ARE SO UNSAFE?
tyre reviewed on January 1, 2014   
Given 75% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Mustang gt (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 500 average miles
just brought a 98 gt mustang for my wife , tires handle great at 90mph dry and at 75 mph wet on nj parkway. on a dry straight road from a dead stop i was unable to break the tires free , all traction no wheel spin. please note tires are used w/ about 1/4 of tread life already gone.
tyre reviewed on July 7, 2013   
Given 10% (breakdown) while driving a Holden VE GTS (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
The really dangerous in the wet, crap in the dry. I dont know how these tyres are allowed on the road
tyre reviewed on June 21, 2013   
Given 17% (breakdown) while driving a Nissan Maxima (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 6 average miles
These tires are absolutely horrible and would not recommend buying! I paid a little over 300$ for two tires for my 09 nissan maxima in october and they are completely bald. It snowed a few days ago and my car was hard to control so I looked at the tires...and in shock. The tires don't even have 7k miles on them. I went to the place I got the tires and they couldn't believe their eyes! Would never recommend!!!!
tyre reviewed on February 23, 2013   
Given 79% (breakdown) while driving a Infiniti M (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly town for 0 average miles
Good set of tires that provides relatively good handling and quiet ride. Highly recommended especially only with a fraction of the cost of many branded tires!
tyre reviewed on October 2, 2012   
Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a Audi 2.0tdi 140 sline sportback (225-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 45,000 spirited miles
almost magnificent performance in both dry and wet conditions. totally recommend them. thanks
tyre reviewed on August 30, 2012   
Given 16% (breakdown) while driving a BMW 320i (225-45-17-)
Driving on mostly town for 0 average miles
These tyres are not good. Extremely noisy and quiet a bit of rolling resistence. I will not recommend these tyres as I personally believe that tyres are really important for road safety as well as comfort. Well you pay cheap for cheap quality.
tyre reviewed on July 16, 2012   
Given 51% (breakdown) while driving a Mercedes Benz C280 sport (225-40-18-S)
Driving on mostly town for 20,000 average miles
That's why cheap tires are cheap. Tried to save some money on these. I can live with their performance but they are extremely slippery on wet conditions. You have to be almost a professional driver to control the car. I can handle this with extreme precaution, but now I can't have my wife to drive my car when is raining. What a shame.
tyre reviewed on July 13, 2012   

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