Radar Renegade R 5 M/T review
The Radar Renegade R7 M/T is widely regarded as a high-value, aesthetically aggressive mud-terrain tire that performs well in off-road conditions like mud and sand. While many users praise its durability and longevity, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with road noise, balancing difficulties, and poor wet-weather traction.
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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.
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Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Radar Renegade R7 M/T is widely regarded as a high-value, aesthetically aggressive mud-terrain tire that performs well in off-road conditions like mud and sand. While many users praise its durability and longevity, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with road noise, balancing difficulties, and poor wet-weather traction.
Pros
- Aggressive, attractive tread and sidewall design
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong off-road performance in mud and sand
- Impressive tread life when properly maintained
Cons
- Persistent low-speed vibrations and balancing issues
- Poor traction and handling on wet pavement
- Increased road noise compared to all-terrain alternatives
- Reports of structural failures, including broken belts and sidewall punctures
Worth knowing
- Users running these on full-size trucks like the F-250 and Silverado report mixed experiences, with some achieving high mileage while others struggle with severe vibration.
- Owners of lighter vehicles, such as the Toyota Tacoma, report better overall satisfaction regarding performance and durability.
- Frequent tire rotation is explicitly cited as a requirement to mitigate noise and uneven wear patterns.