Radar Dimax Alpine review
The Radar Dimax Alpine is regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers commendable performance on snow and dry pavement. While it may not match the premium wet-weather capabilities of top-tier competitors like the Michelin Alpin A5, it offers a compelling balance of safety and affordability for budget-conscious drivers.
Owners rate it 11.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
84%By road tests
72.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Radar Dimax Alpine is regarded as a high-value winter tire that delivers commendable performance on snow and dry pavement. While it may not match the premium wet-weather capabilities of top-tier competitors like the Michelin Alpin A5, it offers a compelling balance of safety and affordability for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros
- Strong traction on snow-covered surfaces
- Reliable handling on dry roads
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Wet-weather performance is adequate but inferior to premium-tier alternatives
Worth knowing
- Performance remains consistent across varied winter conditions including ice, snow, and wet surfaces.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter tire Test · 235/35 R19
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 |
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
21st of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 32nd of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 55 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
21st of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 54 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
36th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 35th of 56 |
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
25th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 31st of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 49 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
40th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 40th of 48 |