Goodride Solmax 1 review
The Goodride Solmax 1 is perceived as a surprisingly capable budget-friendly tire that exceeds expectations for daily city and country road driving. Users note that its performance and tread design offer a compelling alternative to premium brands, despite initial skepticism regarding its origin.
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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.
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66%By road tests
65.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Goodride Solmax 1 is perceived as a surprisingly capable budget-friendly tire that exceeds expectations for daily city and country road driving. Users note that its performance and tread design offer a compelling alternative to premium brands, despite initial skepticism regarding its origin.
Pros
- Impressive performance relative to its budget price point
- Effective tread pattern design that aids in water evacuation
- Reliable handling characteristics for daily commuting and country road driving
Cons
- Initial brand skepticism due to Chinese manufacturing origin
- Limited long-term data available regarding total tread life
- Potential performance limitations when pushed beyond standard driving styles
Worth knowing
- Users report the tire performs well under standard city and country road driving conditions
- The tread design is noted for its similarity to premium European tire patterns
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The BEST Summer tires for 2026 Tested and Rated · 225/45 R17
11th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 12 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 11th of 12 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 12 |
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
8th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Value | 1st of 8 | |
| Wear | 6th of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 8 | |
| Range | 4th of 8 |
2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
12th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Noise | 8th of 16 | |
| Value | 12th of 16 | |
| Price | 4th of 16 | |
| Wear | 15th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 16th of 16 |