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Radar Dimax Winter

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The Radar Dimax Winter is an economy Central European winter tyre with competitive snow and ice performance and high predicted mileage in one full test. Wet braking is weaker in both tests, with further concerns about wet handling, aquaplaning resistance and dry steering accuracy.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 26th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P31 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Snow Dry, Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 October 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 2,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Radar Dimax Winter

8.5/10

Better than 84% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2025-2026 84% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 84% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tyre needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 35% 30% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 91% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 85% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 58% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 93% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 63% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 88% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 47% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P31 / 50
  2. 2025 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P21 / 31
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Radar Dimax Winter averages a finish of 26th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
26th Average
21st Best
31st Worst
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P31 / 50
20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre TestADAC · 225/40 R18P21 / 31
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range73 sizes available

165-315Width35-70Profile14-21Rim79-115 T-WLoad/Speed Index2024First On Market

EU LabelAcross 73 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-75dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/50 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Radar Dimax Winter in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Radar Dimax Winter stops 14.7% longer than premium rivals, 6.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 35/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Radar Dimax Winter in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Radar Dimax Winter stops 2.6% longer than premium rivals, 1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 58/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Radar Dimax Winter in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Radar Dimax Winter stops 1.2% shorter than premium rivals, 2.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 1.6% better than premium rivals, 4% better than mid-range rivals and 6.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 91/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the Radar Dimax Winter on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Radar Dimax Winter stops 6.6% shorter than premium rivals, 8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 85/100, and owners rate it 8/10 on ice from 1 review.
How many miles does the Radar Dimax Winter last?
Based on test and owner data, the Radar Dimax Winter is expected to last around 50,331 miles (81,000 km).
More questions about the Radar Dimax Winter (2)
What is the Radar Dimax Winter's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Radar Dimax Winter most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Radar Dimax Winter come in?
The Radar Dimax Winter is available in 105 sizes, ranging from 165-315/35-70 R14-21.
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Radar Dimax Winter Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Comfort 100%
  • Snow Grip 100%
  • Ice Grip 80%
  • Dry Grip 70%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Handling 70%
  • Wear 70%

All 1 Radar Dimax Winter reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
80%
zwer
Initial Impressions
Replaced 4y old goodyear ultragrip performace with these. Car is RWD BMW 325D.
First impession is really good. Tyres are extra extra quiet in all conditions ( dry, wet, snow). Noticed slight increase in fuel consumption.
last weekend was extra snowy, roads covered with snow, on my trip with alot steep hilclims on the road. I passed few stuck and strugglig cars and came to my destination with pleasent surprise...
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
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