Radar Dimax AS-9 215/55R17

Radar Dimax AS-9 215/55R17 XL 98W Grand Touring All-Season Tire RASYTH0368

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 215/55R17πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Radar Dimax AS-9 215/55R17 a Good Tire?

The Radar 215/55R17 is an all-season grand touring tire suited for family sedans and compact crossovers. Comfortable ride quality for daily driving, though lacks the performance edge of premium alternatives.

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About This Tire

The Radar Dimax AS-9 215/55R17 is an all-season tire designed for sport coupe, sedan, crossover, and SUV drivers who prioritize year-round versatility and balanced performance in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on wet and dry traction balance, ride comfort, and noise control through a silica-based formulation and symmetric pattern. The tire features a symmetric tread design with robust shoulders for lateral grip, a rigid center rib for handling precision, and four circumferential channels for water evacuation.

Dense lateral siping provides additional biting edges for light snow traction, while the silica-based compound enhances grip across various weather conditions. The internal construction uses a 2-ply polyester casing for structural integrity. With 20 driver evaluations providing real-world feedback, the tire shows practical performance characteristics for daily driving scenarios.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability across multiple weather conditions. Overall, it's a solid choice for sedans, crossovers, and SUVs used primarily for daily commuting and highway driving in variable weather including light snow.

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TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Radar Dimax AS-9 215/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ N/A (20 reviews)Daily highway commuting in variable weather🌀️ All Season
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
⭐ Excellent (731 reviews)Crossover and SUV daily driving with occasional trail use🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (593 reviews)Daily highway commuting with comfort priority🌀️ All Season
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
⭐ Excellent (597 reviews)Daily winter commuting in snow and ice❄️ Winter
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
⭐ Excellent (438 reviews)Winter commuting in snow and ice conditions❄️ Winter
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Radar Dimax AS-9 215/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ N/A (20 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in variable weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Falken WildPeak A/T Trail 215/55R17
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
Rating
⭐ Excellent (731 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Crossover and SUV daily driving with occasional trail use
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive 215/55R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (593 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting with comfort priority
Season
🌀️ All Season
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 215/55R17
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Rating
⭐ Excellent (597 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily winter commuting in snow and ice
Season
❄️ Winter
Michelin X-Ice Snow 215/55R17
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Rating
⭐ Excellent (438 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Winter commuting in snow and ice conditions
Season
❄️ Winter

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Key Features

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Wet Weather Design
Four circumferential channels and silica-based compound work together to evacuate water and maintain grip on wet roads.
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Light Snow Capability
Dense lateral siping creates additional biting edges for enhanced traction in light snow conditions.
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Symmetric Tread Pattern
Promotes even wear distribution while improving ride comfort and reducing road noise levels.
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Handling Balance
Robust shoulders provide lateral grip while the rigid center rib delivers precise steering control and stability.
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Durable Construction
2-ply polyester casing provides structural integrity for consistent performance across various driving conditions.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in variable weatherβœ“ Sedan and crossover owners seeking year-round versatilityβœ“ Drivers prioritizing comfort and low noise levelsβœ“ Light snow driving with occasional winter conditions
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Specifications

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Size
215/55R17
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Load Index
98
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Speed Rating
W
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TirePath Editorial Review

3.5
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"A strong contender for daily drivers seeking comfortable, quiet rides with reliable all-season grip for highway commuting and light snow conditions. Lacks the premium wet weather performance and durability of higher-tier options."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Survey Ratings20 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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