Radar Dimax Alpine - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

26^th

Average Position

9^th

Best Result

41^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across six winter-focused tests, the Radar Dimax Alpine shows a clear pattern: competitive to excellent snow performance contrasted by consistently weak wet performance, with occasional dry deficiencies. It posts multiple top-3 snow results and even a snow braking win, but regularly finishes in the bottom third for wet braking and aquaplaning, dragging down overall standings. A single test highlights class-leading low noise, but rolling resistance and wet safety are major concerns.
Overall, the tire suits drivers prioritizing snow traction and quietness at low cost, but it underperforms in critical wet safety metrics and struggles in dynamic dry handling versus leading competitors.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow braking in 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test (205/55 R16)
• 2nd place snow handling and 3rd place snow braking/circle in 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars (235/35 R19; +0.3%/+2.4%/+2.0% from best)
• Top-10 snow braking in 2023 (10/31, +5.5%) and 2021 (10/35, +4.8%)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 1st/11 for external noise at 69.7 dB in 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars
• Article note: "The Radar Dimax Alpine was the quietest tire, producing 69"

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• Wet braking consistently weak: 41/49 (+33.7%) in 2020; 29/49 (+17.4%) in 2021; 36/57 (+23.7%) in 2022; 22/54 (+17.2%) in 2023; 32/55 (+15.3%) in 2024
• Very poor aquaplaning in 2024 Sportscars: Straight 11/11 (+13.2%); Curved 10/11 (+48%); Wet handling 10/11 (+7.6%)
Dry Braking and Handling Moderate Details
• 2024 Sportscars dry braking 7/11 (+16.9%) and dry handling 8/11 (+5.7%)
• Article note: "both tires doing well in one category (snow) but then being complete disasters in the dry and wet"
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Minor Details
• 2024 Sportscars rolling resistance 11/11 (+21.7% from best)