The Goodride SW608 is a budget winter touring tyre that can feel “good enough” for gentle, everyday use, particularly if you prioritise price over outright winter performance. Driver feedback is mixed but slightly positive, with many noting acceptable dry and wet grip and usable snow traction in light conditions. However, independent testing consistently places it near the back of the pack, especially for wet-weather safety and more demanding snow and ice scenarios. Expect decent efficiency, but compromise on confidence when conditions get truly wintry.
In day-to-day winter motoring on cleared roads, the SW608 can provide satisfactory handling and straightforward grip for the money, which aligns with the more favourable owner reviews. That said, when the weather turns challenging, the tyre's limitations become clearer: both test results and lower-scoring user reports point to weaker traction and control on snow/ice, with particular concern for hills and harsher winter conditions. Professional results are especially critical in wet performance, repeatedly highlighting poorer braking, handling and aquaplaning resistance versus the class leaders-areas that matter most for safety. Where the SW608 tends to fare better is in efficiency/rolling resistance and occasional straight-line or dry sub-metrics, but these are not enough to compensate for the broader grip deficit. Noise is a common complaint, and overall the tyre suits budget-focused drivers in mild winters more than anyone facing frequent heavy snow, ice or sustained wet motorway driving.
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Owners say61%from 9 owner reviews56% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesValue, WetIce, SnowRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2025.
The Goodride SW608 receives poor overall driving safety ratings due to pronounced weaknesses on wet roads, despite adequate dry and winter performance, plus satisfactory environmental performance for a poor overall judgment. On dry roads, it shows only adequate precision and steering feedback requiring frequent corrections, with significant oversteering tendencies and adequate limit behavior, narrowly missing good braking distances. On wet surfaces, it receives poor ratings overall with very early under/oversteering tendencies and poor force combination compared to other test products, plus very low grip and limits, though braking and aquaplaning resistance are rated as satisfactory. In winter conditions, it achieves adequate ratings overall with satisfactory snow and ice braking plus snow traction, but barely adequate handling due to imprecise control, low limits, and early under/oversteering tendencies requiring better force combination. This Chinese-manufactured tyre receives satisfactory environmental ratings due to moderate predicted mileage, despite good tyre wear and efficiency ratings.
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Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodride SW608 stops 14.6% longer than premium rivals, 9.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 34/100, and owners rate it 7.1/10 in the wet from 9 reviews.
How good is the Goodride SW608 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodride SW608 stops 2.7% longer than premium rivals, 2.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 30/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the dry from 9 reviews.
How good is the Goodride SW608 in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodride SW608 stops 12.1% longer than premium rivals, 9.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 8% worse than premium rivals, 5% worse than mid-range rivals and 9.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 8/100, and owners rate it 5/10 in the snow from 9 reviews.
How good is the Goodride SW608 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Goodride SW608 stops 7.6% longer than premium rivals, 6% longer than mid-range rivals and 7.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 9/100, and owners rate it 4/10 on ice from 9 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodride SW608?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Goodride SW608's rolling resistance is 2.6% higher than premium rivals, 2.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.1% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Goodride SW608(7)
How many miles does the Goodride SW608 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Goodride SW608 is expected to last around 30,074 miles (48,399 km).
What do owners say about the Goodride SW608?
Across 9 owner ratings the Goodride SW608 averages 61%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.6 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 4. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 56% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Goodride SW608's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Goodride SW608 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodride SW608?
Owners rate the Goodride SW608 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Goodride SW608 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodride SW608 5.9 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodride SW608 again?
56% of owners say they would buy the Goodride SW608 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 11% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Goodride SW608 come in?
The Goodride SW608 is available in 100 sizes, ranging from 155-245/30-70 R13-20.
Drivers report the Goodride SW608 as a budget-friendly winter tyre with generally good dry/wet grip and decent snow performance for light to moderate conditions, especially highlighted by higher-scoring reviews. Positives include value, acceptable handling, and some praise for snow traction, though noise is frequently noted. Lower-scoring reviews criticize snow/ice grip on steeper hills and overall performance in demanding winter conditions. Overall sentiment is mixed, skewing slightly positive for budget use but not ideal for severe winters.
What owners mention most counted across 8 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings
Owner score61%
Dry Grip76%
Wet Grip71%
Road Feedback68%
Comfort68%
Handling60%
Wear59%
Snow Grip50%
Ice Grip40%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 78%
“Needed urgently to buys some winter tires is this rare size, there was only 3-5 options, so choose the cheapest ones, and it was those tires. And I was very surprised, brand new they got much more grip on wet and dry...”
“Bought these in the hopes of positive reviews read on here. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THESE at all for anyone actually living in snowy climates, these would only make sense for people who get snow a few days a year and are on...”
“Got these on business van and they were fitted true whole year. In start I was very sceptical but later on I was pleasantly surprised. Dry and wet grip is good, but they are very noisy on motorway. Cornering and wear is...”
Needed urgently to buys some winter tires is this rare size, there was only 3-5 options, so choose the cheapest ones, and it was those tires. And I was very surprised, brand new they got much more grip on wet and dry then my summers Barum bravuris 3hm. Then come the winter, still no issues, very good handling and grip. A bit worse when outer temperature go over +7C, with my driving style it start to slide a bit in corners. It is my second winter season on them, definitely going to buy them again, for such money I got more then I expected and in fully satisfy my needs. Negative is maybe treadwear, new one got 7.7mm, now on almost end of second season aprox 5-6mm left.
Bought these in the hopes of positive reviews read on here. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THESE at all for anyone actually living in snowy climates, these would only make sense for people who get snow a few days a year and are on a budget. The DOTs were new, the rear ones were made in 2019 and front ones 2020. Grip on snow is almost non existant, if there was even the slightest hint of a hill you always had to think whether you have enough speed and momentum to get up the mountain. Grip on dry and wet condtions is okay - nothing to boast about, but will do the job for regular street cars. The front tires still look almost new, while the rear ones are almost non existent - less than 2mm of thread. (This is probably because of spirited driving/snow drifting, but something to consider still)
Overall - buy only if you get snow a couple of days in a year and are on a budget!
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Got these on business van and they were fitted true whole year. In start I was very sceptical but later on I was pleasantly surprised. Dry and wet grip is good, but they are very noisy on motorway. Cornering and wear is also good, even in hot summer days. Excellent value for money but don't except miracles from this tyre. If you are on a budget or have an older car, this is a tyre for you.
I bought the Goodride for my city car Fiat 500. On dry conditions in temperature below 0° in emergency breaking they were excellent. In wet snow without any problems. The noise is a bit louder than summer tires i use (Continental)
I bought a used set of these tires on rims fore winter use on my Fiesta. The wheels were purchased originally for a Focus. I paid 40% of the cost of new and these had only been used for one winter.My original thougts after using them in the snow was that they were acceptable but I wouldn't push them to the limit, as they are still no where near as good as the better tires. This will be my third winetr with them, but I will replace them next winetr for a much better quality winter tire, as these are sounded noisy on the road now and certainly do not grip as well as the better tires.
I don't normally buy cheap Chinese tyres but they were a very good price (with set of steel rims) so took a punt. Excellent value for money and a good tyre – quiet, comfortable, economical and general grip in dry, wet and snow in particular very good.
