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Comparison: Radar Dimax R8+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

Radar Dimax R8+Budget
RadarRadar

Dimax R8+

3.6
R13 – R23
VS
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Radar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Radar (26%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 36% of the Radar Dimax R8+. The first tyre test of Radar Dimax R8+ was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Dimax R8+ and the Cinturato (C3) were tested.

Test Profile

Radar
Dimax R8+
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
1
7
Best position
#31
#1
Average position
31.0
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
147
31

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
82%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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