Radar Dimax AS-8 305/30R26

Radar Dimax AS-8 305/30R26 XL 109W Grand Touring All-Season Tire DSC0412

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $204.11πŸ“ 305/30R26πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Radar Dimax AS-8 305/30R26 a Good Tire?

The Radar Dimax AS-8 305/30R26 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for full-size SUVs and light trucks requiring ultra-low profile fitments. It offers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction thanks to its directional tread pattern and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is moderate with acceptable road noise levels, though the low sidewall height limits impact absorption over rough surfaces. Tread life appears competitive for its category based on early feedback. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 43 consumer surveys, it provides year-round versatility but is not suited for winter conditions or serious off-road use. Currently priced from $204.11, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Radar Dimax AS-8 305/30R26 is an all-season tire, designed for drivers of performance sedans, sporty coupes, crossovers, and SUVs who prioritize fuel efficiency and ride comfort in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balancing traction performance with long wear and highway stability.

The tire features a silica-enriched all-season compound molded into an asymmetric tread design with circumferential grooves for hydroplaning resistance and a continuous center rib for highway stability. Independent tread blocks and lateral sipes distributed across the tread enhance wet traction and provide grip in light snow conditions, while rounder shoulders deliver progressive cornering response. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry performance with good comfort levels and excellent treadwear characteristics in real-world use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for crossovers and performance vehicles used primarily for highway driving and daily commuting in varied weather conditions.

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Key Features

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Wet Traction
Circumferential grooves and independent tread blocks enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet weather grip.
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Highway Stability
Continuous center rib promotes straight-line stability and reduces road noise for comfortable highway driving.
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Asymmetric Design
Asymmetric tread pattern with even footprint distribution optimizes contact patch for balanced wear and handling.
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Light Snow Capability
Wide distribution of lateral sipes provides grip in wet, slushy, and light winter conditions.
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Fuel Efficiency
Silica-enriched compound reduces rolling resistance to help improve fuel economy.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting and city drivingβœ“ Performance sedans and sporty coupes requiring year-round tractionβœ“ Crossovers and SUVs prioritizing comfort over aggressive performanceβœ“ Drivers seeking long treadwear with all-season versatility
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Specifications

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Size
305/30R26
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Load Index
109
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

4.5
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"For drivers who need year-round versatility with solid highway performance, this all-season tire delivers reliable traction and comfort for daily commuting. The ultra-low profile may sacrifice some ride smoothness on rough pavement."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Excellent
Survey Ratings43 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season
Radar Dimax AS-8 305/30R26 XL 109W Grand Touring All-Season Tire DSC0412
Size305/30R26
Season🌀️ All Season
VehiclePassenger Car