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Radar Dimax R8 Plus Tyre

Radar Dimax R8+
215/40 R17 Y (87)

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4.5/5
(1583 reviews)
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£71.22
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£51.42

Product description & features

This high performance tyre is optimised for high speeds, giving motorists excellent grip and both wet and dry conditions.

The Dimax R8+ is also suitable for EVs, with EV compatible size variants featuring a special low rolling resistance compound.

The Radar Dimax R8+ is available in 17-inch to 23-inch rim sized tyres.

Great Handling at High Speeds

An asymmetric tread design features advanced silica formulated tread compound technology, enhancing the tyre’s high performance capabilities.

This helps improve handling and steering responsiveness at higher speeds.

Strong Wet Grip Performance

An optimised tread compound along with four wide longitudinal grooves gives the tyre an enhanced wet grip performance.

This is through the work of the compound and grooves that both contribute to effective water drainage, making the tyre more stable in wet conditions.

Dimax R8+ Tyre Variants

The Radar Dimax R8+ is currently manufactured in 2 variants of tyre:

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size that you intend to order are the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Radar Dimax R8+ - 215/40 R17 Y is a summer tyre.

Ratings & Reviews

There are
1583
reviews of the Radar Dimax R8+

1583
total ratings, with
511
review comments
Overall rating
4.5/5
(1583 reviews)
5 star
64%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
Overall rating of my tyres
4.5/5
I would buy the same tyres again
4.4/5
The car feels better to drive
3.9/5
The tyres were value for money
4.4/5
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Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 255/30 R19 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 20/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 27/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
All round ok ,slight rim leak ,still not tested on motorway
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 245/40 R19 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 12/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 20/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
Very pleased so far, wearing well
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 255/30 R19 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 03/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 03/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
The tyres are on the rear so far they feel ok . They have not been on motorway yet so not tested yet over 66 mph
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 205/40 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 03/06/2025
  • Purchased on: 07/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 300
Good performance, not too noisy on motorways ok grip in wet. Great price!
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 205/40 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 17/05/2025
  • Purchased on: 14/02/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Not confident with the grip on the new tyres. Don’t seem to want to stick to the road
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 235/50 R18 Y
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 10/05/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,500
Good wet weather grip and stable when maneuvering ,good performance for the money
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 01/08/2024
  • Purchased on: 09/05/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 275/35 R19 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 05/05/2025
  • Purchased on: 10/02/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,000
Very good indeed, mileage so far looks very good.
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 245/40 R19 Y
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 29/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 9,000
They’re very good in all conditions
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 22/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Excellent, still very pleased.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 16/01/2024
  • Purchased on: 24/10/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
These tyres perform as well as the more expensive ones they replaced
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 275/35 R19 Y
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 29/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 9,000
They’re very good in all conditions
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 22/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 16/01/2024
  • Purchased on: 24/10/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/45 R18 Y
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 17/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 8,500
Just as predicted when selected
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 11/07/2024
  • Purchased on: 18/04/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 245/40 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 17/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 22/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Reasonably happy and satisfied
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/45 R17 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 14/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 20/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
No problems smooth and good grip
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/45 R19 W
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  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: X1
  • Reviewed on: 09/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 10/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
The tyres have performed well in all weather conditions ranging from snow, wet and dry surfaces.
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/45 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 04/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 04/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
The brand of tyres was already on the car and because I was happy with their performance in all weather conditions and price I decided to replace them with the same brand.
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/45 R19 Y
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 18/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Excellent value. NO problem whatsoever.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 11/06/2024
  • Purchased on: 18/03/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Excellent thanks for your help.
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/40 R19 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 13/03/2025
  • Purchased on: 18/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 300
Grip well in all conditions. Steering more precise now.
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/35 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 10/03/2025
  • Purchased on: 09/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Good in all conditions. Quiet and grippy.
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 285/45 R19 W
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  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: X5
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 08/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 20,000
32000 miles. Most motorway
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 01/06/2024
  • Purchased on: 09/03/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 275/35 R18 Y
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 19/02/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 8,500
In general the tyres were very good. Being a powerful car, the only noticeable thing not in favour was grip on very wet roads or freshly thawed roads
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 11/08/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 04/11/2023
  • Purchased on: 10/08/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
As expected and according to ratings
Image #1; Radar Dimax R8+, 275/35 R18 Y; Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Image #2; Radar Dimax R8+, 275/35 R18 Y; Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Image #3; Radar Dimax R8+, 275/35 R18 Y; Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Tyre review for Radar Dimax R8+ 225/45 R18 Y
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  • Reviewed on: 14/02/2025
  • Purchased on: 15/11/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Really pleased with them
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