Goodride SA07 review
The Goodride SA07 presents a polarizing performance profile, often categorized as a budget-friendly option that delivers inconsistent results depending on vehicle application and driving style. While some users appreciate the value and dry-weather handling, others report significant issues with traction, road noise, and structural vibrations, suggesting a lack of manufacturing consistency.
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
60%By road tests
67.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Goodride SA07 presents a polarizing performance profile, often categorized as a budget-friendly option that delivers inconsistent results depending on vehicle application and driving style. While some users appreciate the value and dry-weather handling, others report significant issues with traction, road noise, and structural vibrations, suggesting a lack of manufacturing consistency.
Pros
- Highly competitive price point
- Satisfactory tread longevity due to a harder compound
- Adequate performance in dry conditions for casual driving
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction and handling
- Reported issues with vibration and balancing difficulties
- Excessive road noise on highway surfaces
- Lack of grip under high-torque acceleration
Worth knowing
- High-torque front-wheel-drive vehicles report significant traction loss and wheel spin during acceleration.
- AWD vehicle owners reported more favorable handling experiences compared to FWD users.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
22nd of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 45 |