Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    2026 test data · 1 independent tests

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    Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow and Radar Dimax Winter appear in 1 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Radar Dimax Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow and Radar Dimax Winter are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricContinental CROSSCONTACT RX-SnowRadar Dimax Winter
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used01
    Best rank#1
    Avg rank13.3
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score85.4

    Tire Lab Score

    85.4
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental CROSSCONTACT RX-SnowRadar Dimax WinterWinner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 21.3
    Radar Dimax Winter
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 15.0
    Radar Dimax Winter
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 5.0
    Radar Dimax Winter
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Radar Dimax Winter
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 16.0
    Radar Dimax Winter
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 14.5
    1
    Radar Dimax Winter
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 9.0
    Radar Dimax Winter

    💧 Wet: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 21.3, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    🧊 Ice: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 16.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    📏 Mileage: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 14.5, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow vs Radar Dimax Winter

    The Radar Dimax Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow or Radar Dimax Winter?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Radar Dimax Winter ranks higher on average than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Radar Dimax Winter averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Radar Dimax Winter ranks better than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Radar Dimax Winter shows better mileage performance than the Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental CROSSCONTACT RX-Snow appears in 0 independent tests, Radar Dimax Winter in 1.

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