Radar Dimax R8 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus: 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 and Radar Dimax R8 plus appear in 3 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 Radar Dimax R8 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Radar Dimax R8 plus performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 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 Radar Dimax R8 and Radar Dimax R8 plus 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 prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Radar Dimax R8 | Radar Dimax R8 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #12 | #14 |
| Avg rank | 34.0 | 32.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 79.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Radar Dimax R8
Radar Dimax R8 plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Radar Dimax R8 | Radar Dimax R8 plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 39.0 | Avg rank 27.5 | Radar Dimax R8 plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 38.0 | Avg rank 43.0 | Radar Dimax R8 |
💧 Wet: Radar Dimax R8 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Radar Dimax R8 plus wins this category with an average rank of 27.5, compared to 39.0 for the Radar Dimax R8.
☀️ Dry: Radar Dimax R8 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Radar Dimax R8 wins this category with an average rank of 38.0, compared to 43.0 for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Radar Dimax R8 or Radar Dimax R8 plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Radar Dimax R8 plus ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax R8.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Radar Dimax R8 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax R8 plus across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Radar Dimax R8 appears in 1 independent tests, Radar Dimax R8 plus in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
