Radar RPX800 review
The Radar RPX800 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression, often outperforming premium brands in cabin quietness. However, users frequently report compromised handling dynamics, specifically noting a lack of sidewall stiffness and inconsistent wet-weather traction that can lead to unpredictable understeer.
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
67%By road tests
61.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Radar RPX800 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly touring tire that excels in ride comfort and noise suppression, often outperforming premium brands in cabin quietness. However, users frequently report compromised handling dynamics, specifically noting a lack of sidewall stiffness and inconsistent wet-weather traction that can lead to unpredictable understeer.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and road noise isolation
- High tread longevity and mileage
- Strong value proposition for budget-conscious drivers
- Competent dry-weather performance for daily commuting
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip and tendency to understeer
- Soft sidewalls leading to poor cornering stability
- Bouncy or 'greasy' handling characteristics during spirited driving
- Noticeable nose-dive and body roll during stop-and-go maneuvers
Worth knowing
- The tire's soft sidewall construction is highly praised for highway comfort but criticized for causing excessive body movement on hatchbacks and sedans.
- Users noted that while the tire is suitable for relaxed city and motorway driving, it lacks the structural rigidity required for more dynamic or aggressive cornering.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
43rd of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 44th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 39th of 50 | |
| Value | 35th of 50 | |
| Wear | 47th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 30th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 48th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 27th of 50 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
23rd of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 40th of 53 |
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 11th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 12th of 13 |