Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Radar Dimax R8 plus and Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 9 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Radar Dimax R8 plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Radar Dimax R8 plus making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Radar Dimax R8 plus's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricRadar Dimax R8 plusRotalla RU01 S Pace
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used27
    Best rank#14#1
    Avg rank32.016.0
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score79.587.2

    Tire Lab Score

    79.5
    Good · Summer
    87.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryRadar Dimax R8 plusRotalla RU01 S PaceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 27.5
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 43.0
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 10.0
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 17.2, compared to 27.5 for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 17.5, compared to 43.0 for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    📏 Mileage: Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Radar Dimax R8 plus vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Radar Dimax R8 plus or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax R8 plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace ranks better than the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows better mileage performance than the Radar Dimax R8 plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Radar Dimax R8 plus appears in 2 independent tests, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →