Winter tire Winter Touring tires Updated September 2026

Goodride SW608 review

Name: Goodride SW608
Brand: Goodride

The Goodride SW608 is a polarizing budget-oriented winter tire that delivers exceptional value for light-duty or occasional winter use. While many users report surprising competence in snow and wet conditions, others experience significant performance deficits, suggesting inconsistent quality or performance limitations in demanding winter environments.

Relative score

57/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

61/100

9 reviews

Road tests

45/100

8 published tests

Owners rate it 15.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

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Scores

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

61%

Would buy again 57%

Dry

Overall dry

76%

Corner stability

65%

Dry traction

77%

Steering response

72%

Wet

Overall wet

71%

Wet traction

72%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

50%

Ice

70%

Comfort

Overall comfort

68%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

59%

Handling

Overall handling

60%

By road tests

45.1%

Dry

53.7%

Wet

55.9%

Snow

46.7%

Comfort

Noise

72.3%

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

57.1%

Subj. Dry Handling

7.1%

Wet Braking

28.6%

Subj. Wet Handling

35.7%

Straight Aquaplaning

14.3%

Snow Braking

64.3%

Subj. Snow Handling

28.6%

Snow Traction

7.1%

Subjective Comfort

28.6%

Rolling Resistance

57.1%

Price

92.9%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

Pros

Excellent value for money
Competent grip in light snow and cold dry conditions
Affordable solution for older vehicles or budget-conscious drivers
Surprisingly effective for city driving and short commutes

Cons

Poor performance on steep inclines or deep snow
High noise levels, particularly at motorway speeds
Rapid tread wear reported by some users
Inconsistent handling when temperatures rise above 7°C

Worth knowing

Users operating these on city cars like the Fiat 500 report satisfactory emergency braking performance in sub-zero temperatures.
Business van operators noted good durability and wear characteristics, though they highlighted significant road noise during highway travel.

Test results

8 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

26th of 31

Best: Fuel Consumption · 13th Weakest: Snow Braking · 29th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	27th of 31
Wet Circle	20th of 31
Dry Braking	24th of 31
Snow Braking	29th of 31
Snow Traction	27th of 31
Ice Braking	28th of 31
Straight Aqua	19th of 31
Noise	25th of 31
Wear	24th of 31
Fuel Consumption	13th of 31
Abrasion	25th of 31
Wet Braking - Concrete	27th of 31

2024 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

7th of 7

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

34th of 55

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	35th of 55

2023 Sports Cars Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

11th of 11

Best: Rolling Resistance · 6th Weakest: Snow Braking · 11th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	10th of 11
Wet Handling	10th of 11
Dry Braking	9th of 11
Dry Handling	10th of 11
Snow Braking	11th of 11
Snow Traction	11th of 11
Snow Handling	11th of 11
Rolling Resistance	6th of 11
Straight Aqua	8th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning	7th of 11
Noise	10th of 11
Snow Slalom	11th of 11

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

49th of 56

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	49th of 56

2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16

39th of 49

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	39th of 49

2020 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

13th of 14

Best: Snow Braking · 6th Weakest: Snow Traction · 14th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	11th of 14
Dry Braking	7th of 14
Snow Braking	6th of 14
Snow Traction	14th of 14
Rolling Resistance	7th of 14
Straight Aqua	13th of 14
Subj. Dry Handling	14th of 14
Subj. Comfort	11th of 14
Subj. Wet Handling	10th of 14
Subj. Snow Handling	11th of 14

2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15

28th of 51

Discipline	Placement	Field position