The Radar Dimax Alpine is an economy Central European winter tyre with competitive snow braking and favourable noise results. Wet braking, aquaplaning resistance and high rolling resistance are its main drawbacks.
Independent tests show snow braking to be more competitive than wet braking, including first in the 2024 Auto Bild braking comparison and third of eleven in the 2024 Sportscars full test. That full test also placed it second of ten in snow handling and recorded the lowest noise. Testers praised the affordable price, giving it some appeal where snow stopping performance and purchase cost matter. Snow traction was weaker than its braking and cornering results, however, so the winter strengths are not uniform.
Wet-road performance is the main reservation. Wet braking was often below mid-field across the six tests, and both wet braking and wet handling were tenth of eleven in the 2024 Sportscars test. Straight aquaplaning resistance was last, curved aquaplaning was tenth, and rolling resistance was highest. Testers praised dry braking, but seventh of eleven was not a leading measured result. Ninth of ten overall in that full test shows how the wet-road and efficiency weaknesses offset the stronger snow disciplines.
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Radar Dimax Alpine averages a finish of 26th.
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 | P9 / 10 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P21 / 55 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P21 / 54 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17 | P36 / 56 | |
| 2021 | 2021 Winter Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P25 / 50 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18 | P41 / 51 |
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Size Range42 sizes available
185-275Width35-65Profile15-20Rim88-111 T-VLoad/
EU LabelAcross 42 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
68-73dB A/B
3PMSF on every size
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