Michelin Alpin 7 vs Radar Dimax Alpine: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Alpin 7 and Radar Dimax Alpine appear in 11 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 Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Radar Dimax Alpine performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.
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 Michelin Alpin 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Radar Dimax Alpine still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin 7 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 17.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 7
Radar Dimax Alpine
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin 7 | Radar Dimax Alpine | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 112 | Avg rank 23.4 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 122 | Avg rank 6.5 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 23 | Avg rank 7.2 111 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.1 35 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.2 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 23.4 for the Radar Dimax Alpine.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 6.5 for the Radar Dimax Alpine.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.2 for the Radar Dimax Alpine.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.5 for the Radar Dimax Alpine.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin 7 vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Radar Dimax Alpine wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.2 for the Michelin Alpin 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin 7 or Radar Dimax Alpine?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Alpine.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Alpine across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks better than the Radar Dimax Alpine.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin 7 appears in 5 independent tests, Radar Dimax Alpine in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →