Goodride SW608 - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

24^th

Average Position

7^th

Best Result

49^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 11 winter tests, the Goodride SW608 consistently trails the field with an average overall position of 24.2 and frequent bottom-tier placements. Its weakest areas are wet and snow grip, where braking, handling, and aquaplaning metrics repeatedly rank near the back with sizable gaps to the best. Occasional mid-pack results appear in isolated sub-metrics (e.g., fuel use/rolling resistance, some dry or snow braking instances), but they are not enough to offset broad shortcomings in safety-critical wet and winter performance.
Overall, the tyre lacks competitive grip in challenging winter conditions, with only minor efficiency/value flashes and sporadic subtest positives. No awards or recommendations are indicated, and several tests place it last or near-last.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• 2025 ADAC fuel consumption 5.7 l/100km (8/31, +1.8% from best)
• 2023 AutoBild Sportscars rolling resistance 9.19 kg/t (7/12, +12.3% from best)
Occasional Dry Braking/Straight-Line Results Minor Details
• 2020 Auto Zeitung dry braking 47.8 m (7/14, +4.4% from best)
• 2025 ADAC straight aquaplaning 72.1 km/h (18/31, +8.6% from best)
Value Positioning Minor Details
• 2020 Auto Zeitung price 2/14 (+17.6% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 2025 ADAC wet braking 38.5 m (27/31, +21.5% from best) and concrete 44.7 m (27/31, +22.5%)
• 2023 AutoBild Sportscars wet braking 53.7 m (11/12, +15.2%) and wet handling 77.4 km/h (11/12, +7%)
• 2021 Auto Bild wet braking 40.8 m (39/49, +27.1%)
• 2022 Auto Bild wet braking 40.0 m (50/57, +29.9%)
• 2024 Autobild 55 wet braking 40.6 m (34/55, +17.3%)
Snow and Ice Performance Strong Details
• 2025 ADAC snow braking 10.5 m (29/31, +14.1%) and snow traction 223 N (27/31, +12.2%); ice braking 18.2 m (28/31, +19.7%)
• 2023 AutoBild Sportscars snow braking 38 m (11/12, +32.9%), snow traction 1936 N (11/12, +12.7%), snow handling last (+17.3%) and slalom (+36%)
Overall Competitive Standing/Awards Strong Details
• Average overall position 24.2 across 11 tests
• 2024 Auto Express overall 7/7 (last)
• 2020 Auto Zeitung overall 13/14
• 2023 AutoBild Sportscars overall 11/12
• 2014 Auto Bild overall 15/16
Subjective Handling and Comfort Moderate Details
• 2020 Auto Zeitung subjective dry handling 3 pts (14/14, +70% from best) and wet handling 2 pts (10/14, +80%); snow handling 2 pts (11/14, +80%); comfort 5 pts (11/14, +50%)
Noise and Wear/Abrasion Moderate Details
• 2025 ADAC noise 73.4 dB (25/31, +4.4% from best)
• 2025 ADAC wear 48,400 km (24/31, +40.2% from best) and abrasion 75 mg/km/t (25/31, +50%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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 f...

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2024 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The budget Goodride, priced at half the cost of premium brands, placed last in most tests. While better than non-winter tyres in snow, it placed sixth in snow tests with weak grip and steering feel...

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