81%
- Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TCDI
- 235/45 R18
- 16,000 miles
I really impressed by the overall performace of the tires by the low price.
Goodride All Season Elite Z 401
Touring All Season
Winter rated
A very low-cost all-season touring tire that can feel reassuring enough in wintery slush and light snow, but comes with major question marks around wet-road safety. Efficient and cheap to run, yet braking and steering composure are its big compromises.
The quick answer
Strengths & weaknesses
Value, Snow
Dry, Wet
Relative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
- 6owner reviews
- 39,100miles driven
- 5professional tests
- 23sizes available
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 5 times by independent publications, the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 averages a finish of 27th.
5
Tests
0
Test Wins
27th
Average
11th
Best
34th
Worst
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 SetsAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P28 / 30 | |
| 2025 | 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18 | P30 / 30 | |
| 2023 | 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P34 / 35 | |
| 2022 | 2022 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16 | P30 / 35 | |
| 2022 | 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/50 R18 | P11 / 11 |
On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range23 sizes available
155-265Width35-70Profile13-20Rim73-111 T-WLoad/
EU LabelAcross 23 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
A
B
C78%
D22%
E
Wet
A
B
C100%
D
E
Noise
71-73dB B
3PMSF on every size
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 stops 29.3% longer than premium rivals, 22.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 13.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 8/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the wet from 6 reviews.
How good is the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 stops 10.1% longer than premium rivals, 6.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 12/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the dry from 6 reviews.
How good is the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 stops 7.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 33.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 0.2% better than premium rivals, 11.6% better than mid-range rivals and 41.8% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 35/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the snow from 6 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401's rolling resistance is 3.5% lower than premium rivals, 6.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 6% lower than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401?
Across 6 owner ratings the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 averages 82%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 80% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 (5)
What is the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401?
Owners rate the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 8.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 9 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 60% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 come in?
The Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 is available in 23 sizes, ranging from 155-265/35-70 R13-20.
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Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 4 reviews
Drivers report the Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 delivers strong all-season performance, with particularly confident wet and dry grip and predictable braking in cold, damp conditions. Reviews also note it performs competently in winter conditions (snow/slush) for a budget tire, with some owners comparing it favorably to more well-known brands. A recurring highlight is low road noise and overall good value for money.
Owners praise
- Strong wet and dry grip
- Predictable braking and stability in wet/cold conditions
- Competent winter performance (snow/slush)
- Quiet/low road noise
- Good value compared with premium alternatives
Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings
- Owner score 82%
- Wear 90%
- Dry Grip 87%
- Comfort 87%
- Road Feedback 82%
- Wet Grip 78%
- Handling 78%
- Snow Grip 78%
- Ice Grip 70%
All 5 Goodride All Season Elite Z 401 reviews
Score spread across 5 written reviews
91%
- Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD M
- 215/45 R17
- 7,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
better than michelin crossclimate
Check out how the BEST all seasons tires perform against premium summer and winter tires!
86%
- BMW 118d M Sport
- 225/50 R18
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Easy Going
Sporty driving style, the tire performs excellently in any situation. Good grip on wet and dry surfaces, decent behavior on snow or ice, however on par with renowned tires.
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65%
- Ford Mustang GT Convertible
- 225/55 R16
- 3,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
Update after almost a year:
it's a winter tire in the first place. Snow traction, braking, cold wet roads, sludge, the tire performs fine.
Delayed steering response has indeed been noticeable.
As soon the outside temperature is above 10-15°C then the car becomes unstable above 80km/h. This was a little disappointing but since I have another set of rims with summer tires I will keep using them in the winter.
They were also fitted on a small Hyundai rental car and I would say that the performance was acceptable in summer conditions.
For a small car they are fine. Heavy and high performance I rather use them in winter only.
it's a winter tire in the first place. Snow traction, braking, cold wet roads, sludge, the tire performs fine.
Delayed steering response has indeed been noticeable.
As soon the outside temperature is above 10-15°C then the car becomes unstable above 80km/h. This was a little disappointing but since I have another set of rims with summer tires I will keep using them in the winter.
They were also fitted on a small Hyundai rental car and I would say that the performance was acceptable in summer conditions.
For a small car they are fine. Heavy and high performance I rather use them in winter only.
84%
- Ford Mustang gt
- 225/55 R16
- 100 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
Since no one has reviewed them yet besides the all season test published here I will give an initial impression.
First thoughts are actually positive compared to autobild which gave quite a negative review regarding the wet braking performance.
I drive an old Mustang which I bought recently and it came with Nankang summer tires on the rear and Lanvigator catchgre all season on the front.
Those previous tires were absolutely garbage in the wet. It would slide in the slightest turn on the highway and a little bit more acceleration it would spin easily.
None of these issues with Goodride Z401. I had to choose between those and the slightly more expensive Sailun Atrezzo 4 season.
The latter wasn't in stock so I took the gamble.
It would make sense to buy premium tires for a high performance car but since it's old/high mileage, unknown history I am careful with investing. Of course safety matters and the biggest threat I saw was wet breaking. I promised myself to behave in wet conditions.
The weather was dry but roads wet since the humidity is most of the time close to a 100%
and temperature +1°C.
I stepped on the accelerator in the turns expecting that it would spin and break out like the Nankang did. No spinning whatsoever.
Braking in the wet/Icy conditions...no surprises.
Biggest advantage...they are quiet. The Sailun Atrezzo isn't....(they were on the rentalcar glad I didn't buy them).
So far I am happy with them. Sometimes you have to experience things yourself and not blindly follow online reviews but always take your driving style in consideration.
With a more modern sophisticated car you would notice without doubt the difference between a Goodride and the premium brands.
With a classic, which most owners treat it with respect and usually not a daily driver I think you will be fine with those budget tires.
Snow traction/breaking looked ok on the autobild test. I will add my experience in the next review after 5k miles or so.
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