Goodride RP28 review
The Goodride RP28 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented tire that struggles significantly with safety and performance, particularly in adverse weather conditions. While some users acknowledge their longevity and acceptable dry-weather utility for low-power vehicles, the overwhelming consensus points to a dangerous lack of traction during braking and cornering in the wet.
Owners rate it 32 points lower 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
35%By road tests
67%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Goodride RP28 is widely regarded as a budget-oriented tire that struggles significantly with safety and performance, particularly in adverse weather conditions. While some users acknowledge their longevity and acceptable dry-weather utility for low-power vehicles, the overwhelming consensus points to a dangerous lack of traction during braking and cornering in the wet.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Acceptable performance for low-power vehicles in dry conditions
- Resistant to punctures even on unsealed roads
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather braking and handling
- Lack of traction during acceleration and cornering
- Stiff, 'plastic-like' ride quality
- High levels of road noise
Worth knowing
- Users reported significant handling issues even on light, underpowered vehicles like the Mazda 2.
- Drivers of small pickups and SUVs noted that while the tires hold up physically over time, they fail to provide necessary stopping power in rainy conditions.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Noise | 8th of 12 | |
| Price | 1st of 12 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
43rd of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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