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Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 Test Results

Tested 2023 to 2025 1 publication

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 averages a finish of 8th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 8thAverage finish
  • 7%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

2 tests, 2023 to 2025

The latest test

The BEST Studded Tires for 2025 P8 of 8

The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z-506, despite marketing claims of Finnish development, struggles to live up to its Nordic associations with consistently poor performance across most test categories. The tire's relatively stiff construction and hard rubber compound work adequately on asphalt surfaces where it achieves middle-of-the-pack ratings at best, but winter performance is severely compromised with low grip levels and a tendency toward sudden breakaway when adhesion is lost. The tire consistently ranks among the worst performers regardless of test conditions, offering little in the way of redeeming qualities beyond short asphalt braking distances and reasonable wet grip, ultimately earning last place in the overall standings due to its comprehensive mediocrity.

Weak: Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Ice Handling Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV

Record by discipline

Where the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P4 of 8 57% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P5 of 8 43% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P7 of 8 14% -
Wet Handling 2 P7.5 of 8 7% -
Straight Aqua 2 P6 of 8 29% -
Snow
Snow Braking 2 P4 of 8 57% 1
Snow Traction 2 P6.5 of 8 21% -
Snow Handling 2 P7.5 of 8 7% -
Ice
Ice Braking 2 P7 of 8 14% -
Ice Traction 2 P6.5 of 8 21% -
Ice Handling 2 P7.5 of 8 7% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Noise 2 P5.5 of 8 36% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P3 of 8 71% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 repeatedly struggles on ice and in snow handling within its studded winter class. It finished last of eight in the 2025 Vi Bilagare test and seventh of eight in 2023. Ice braking was seventh in both, with distances 54.9% and 34.4% longer than the best respectively. Ice handling was seventh in 2025 and last in 2023, while snow handling was last in 2025 and seventh in 2023. Wet results were also below midfield: last for braking and handling in 2023, then sixth and seventh respectively in 2025, despite the later testers describing wet grip as reasonable.

Snow braking was an unusual strength in 2023, when it ranked first of eight, against seventh in 2025, albeit only 2.2% longer than the best. Dry braking was more respectable, third in 2023 and fifth in 2025, but does not establish a leading asphalt tire. Efficiency was a relative positive, with third place for rolling resistance in 2023 and shared third for fuel consumption in 2025. The 2025 testers also warned of sudden breakaway, so the weak winter grip is accompanied by a concern about behavior at the limit.

Performance Strengths

  • Rolling resistance Moderate
    Details
    • Third of eight for rolling resistance, 5% above best, 2023 Vi Bilagare test
    • Shared third of eight for fuel consumption, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
  • Dry braking Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Third of eight, 3.1% longer than best, 2023 Vi Bilagare test
    • Fifth of eight, 3.6% longer than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
  • Snow braking Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • First of eight, 2023 Vi Bilagare test, an unusual strength against seventh of eight in 2025
    • Only 2.2% longer than best despite seventh place, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
    • On snow, it performs better, where the tread pattern provides good braking grip - 2023 Studded Tire Test (2023)

Performance Weaknesses

  • Ice grip Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Seventh of eight for ice braking, 54.9% longer than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
    • Seventh of eight for ice braking, 34.4% longer than best, 2023 Vi Bilagare test
    • Ice handling seventh in 2025 and eighth in 2023, Vi Bilagare tests
  • Snow handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Eighth of eight, 5.7% slower than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
    • Seventh of eight, 5.2% slower than best, 2023 Vi Bilagare test
  • Wet braking Strong
    Details
    • Eighth of eight, 9.3% longer than best, 2023 Vi Bilagare test
    • Sixth of eight, 12.1% longer than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
  • Wet handling Strong
    Details
    • Eighth of eight, 3.6% slower than best, 2023 Vi Bilagare test
    • Seventh of eight, 2.3% slower than best, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
  • Behavior at the limit Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Sudden breakaway criticised, 2025 Vi Bilagare test
  • Snow traction Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P8 of 8 Beat 0% of the field

The BEST Studded Tires for 2025

Vi Bilagare 235/60 R18

The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z-506, despite marketing claims of Finnish development, struggles to live up to its Nordic associations with consistently poor performance across most test categories. The tire's relatively stiff construction and hard rubber compound work adequately on asphalt surfaces where it achieves middle-of-the-pack ratings at best, but winter performance is severely compromised with low grip levels and a tendency toward sudden breakaway when adhesion is lost. The tire consistently ranks among the worst performers regardless of test conditions, offering little in the way of redeeming qualities beyond short asphalt braking distances and reasonable wet grip, ultimately earning last place in the overall standings due to its comprehensive mediocrity.

WeakSubj. Dry HandlingWet HandlingStraight AquaSnow BrakingSnow HandlingIce BrakingIce TractionIce Handling WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 10 SUV

2023 1 test
P7 of 8 Beat 14% of the field

2023 Studded Tire Test

Vi Bilagare 225/45 R17

Chinese brand Goodride boasts that their latest studded tire is developed in Finland and features 200 studs per tire. The studding is also unusually well-executed for a tire in the budget segment. However, Goodride performs worst of all the new tires on ice and is worse than the used tire in corners. One explanation is that the rubber compound is the hardest in the group. It is also the only tire with a speed rating of H for higher speeds. On snow, it performs better, where the tread pattern provides good braking grip, but the cornering grip remains low. From a harder winter tire, we would expect good performance on dry roads, but unfortunately, Goodride shows the worst wet grip in the test. This results in a modest overall point score, on par with the used tire.

StrongSnow Braking WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingSnow TractionSnow HandlingIce BrakingIce Handling WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 10

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