Platin RP 70 Winter 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 Platin RP 70 Winter and Radar Dimax Alpine appear in 7 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 Platin RP 70 Winter 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 Alpine performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, 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 Platin RP 70 Winter and Radar Dimax Alpine 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 Platin RP 70 Winter's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Platin RP 70 Winter | Radar Dimax Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #16 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 23.3 | 17.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 87.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Platin RP 70 Winter
Radar Dimax Alpine
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Platin RP 70 Winter | Radar Dimax Alpine | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 28.0 | Avg rank 23.4 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 6.5 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 16.0 | Avg rank 7.2 111 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Radar Dimax Alpine |
💧 Wet: Platin RP 70 Winter vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Radar Dimax Alpine wins this category with an average rank of 23.4, compared to 28.0 for the Platin RP 70 Winter.
☀️ Dry: Platin RP 70 Winter vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Radar Dimax Alpine wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Platin RP 70 Winter.
❄️ Snow: Platin RP 70 Winter vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Radar Dimax Alpine wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 16.0 for the Platin RP 70 Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Platin RP 70 Winter vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Radar Dimax Alpine wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Platin RP 70 Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Platin RP 70 Winter vs Radar Dimax Alpine
The Radar Dimax Alpine wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to no data for the Platin RP 70 Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Platin RP 70 Winter or Radar Dimax Alpine?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Radar Dimax Alpine ranks higher on average than the Platin RP 70 Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Radar Dimax Alpine averages a better dry-braking rank than the Platin RP 70 Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Radar Dimax Alpine ranks better than the Platin RP 70 Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Platin RP 70 Winter appears in 1 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 →
