Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 review
The Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 is generally perceived as a capable budget-friendly all-season tire that performs reliably in cold and winter conditions. While some users report impressive grip that rivals premium brands, others note significant stability issues and handling degradation when used in warmer temperatures.
Owners rate it 29.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
82%By road tests
52.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 is generally perceived as a capable budget-friendly all-season tire that performs reliably in cold and winter conditions. While some users report impressive grip that rivals premium brands, others note significant stability issues and handling degradation when used in warmer temperatures.
Pros
- Strong traction and braking performance in snow, ice, and slush
- Excellent value proposition compared to premium alternatives
- Reliable wet and dry grip in cooler ambient temperatures
- Significant performance improvement over entry-level or worn summer tires
Cons
- Noticeable instability and handling issues in temperatures above 15°C
- Delayed steering response and lack of precision
- Poor high-speed stability during warmer weather conditions
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire functions best as a dedicated winter-biased all-season solution rather than a true year-round tire.
- Performance characteristics appear to shift significantly once ambient temperatures exceed 10-15°C, regardless of vehicle type.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
30th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 29th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 27th of 30 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
34th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 31st of 35 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
30th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 32nd of 35 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
11th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 11 | |
| Noise | 10th of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |