Radar Dimax AS-8 245/40R17

Radar Dimax AS-8 245/40R17 XL 95Y Grand Touring All-Season Tire DSC0156

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $101.65πŸ“ 245/40R17πŸš— Passenger Car

About This Tire

The Radar Dimax AS-8 245/40R17 is an all-season tire, designed for performance sedan, sporty coupe, crossover, and SUV drivers who prioritize year-round versatility and long-term value in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced wet and dry traction, fuel efficiency, and extended wear life through silica-enriched rubber technology.

The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern with circumferential grooves for hydroplaning resistance, independent tread blocks for enhanced wet grip, and a continuous center rib that promotes highway stability and reduces road noise. Wide-distributed lateral sipes provide additional traction in wet and light snow conditions, while the even footprint design and rounder shoulders deliver predictable cornering and promote uniform wear. Driver feedback points to strong performance in both wet and dry conditions, with solid comfort levels and reliable handling response in daily use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for diverse vehicle types used primarily for daily commuting and highway travel in varying weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Radar Dimax AS-8 245/40R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$101.65⭐ Excellent (40 reviews)Daily highway commuting in varying weather🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
$175.76⭐ Excellent (8 reviews)Performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Ultra high performance
$180.77⭐ Excellent (707 reviews)Sports car enthusiasts seeking year-round performanceβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Max performance summer
$234.99⭐ Excellent (15 reviews)Performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Max performance summer
$251.99⭐ Good (606 reviews)Sports car and performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
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Radar Dimax AS-8 245/40R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$101.65
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (40 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in varying weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Kumho Ecsta Sport 245/40R17
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$175.76
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (8 reviews)
Best For
Performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Vredestein Hypertrac All Season 245/40R17
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$180.77
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (707 reviews)
Best For
Sports car enthusiasts seeking year-round performance
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 245/40R17
🏁 Max performance summer
Price
$234.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (15 reviews)
Best For
Performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 245/40R17
🏁 Max performance summer
Price
$251.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (606 reviews)
Best For
Sports car and performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer

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Key Features

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Wet Weather Grip
Circumferential grooves and independent tread blocks enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet traction for confident driving in rain.
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Silica-Enriched Compound
Advanced rubber formulation improves fuel efficiency while maintaining traction across temperature ranges.
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Asymmetric Tread Design
Even footprint promotes long wear while rounder shoulders provide progressive, predictable cornering response.
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Highway Stability
Continuous center rib delivers stable tracking and reduces road noise for comfortable highway cruising.
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Light Snow Capability
Wide distribution of lateral sipes across the tread ensures grip in wet, slushy, and light winter conditions.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in varying weatherβœ“ Performance sedans needing year-round versatilityβœ“ Crossover and SUV drivers prioritizing comfortβœ“ Drivers seeking long treadwear and fuel efficiency
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Specifications

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Size
245/40R17
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Load Index
95
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Speed Rating
Y
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Excellent
Survey Ratings40 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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Radar Dimax AS-8 245/40R17 XL 95Y Grand Touring All-Season Tire DSC0156
Size245/40R17
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