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Goodride Solmax 1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

8th

Best Result

12th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Goodride Solmax 1 - Official Image

Across three independent summer tire tests (2024-2026), the Goodride Solmax 1 shows a consistent pattern of low overall competitiveness, averaging a 10.3 overall position and finishing last in the 2025 EV test (8/8) and near the bottom in 2026 (11/13) and 2024 (12/16). The most repeatable dynamic weakness is braking-especially in the wet-where it repeatedly posts some of the longest stopping distances and last-place results, alongside poor/unsafe subjective dry behaviour in the 2026 test.

Its clearer positives are cost and some aquaplaning metrics: it ranks 1st for value in the 2025 EV test and shows strong curved-aquaplaning performance in both 2024 and 2025 (3rd in each). Noise is also generally competitive (notably 2nd in 2026). However, efficiency/durability-related metrics are mixed-to-poor: rolling resistance is very weak in 2026 (last, +40.3% vs best), and wear/abrasion is near-bottom in ADAC 2024, limiting the tire's overall proposition despite low purchase price.

Performance Strengths
  • Price / Value Strong
    • 1st place Value in 2025 EV test (11 Price/1000, 1/8)
    • 3rd place Price in 2024 ADAC test (120, 3/16)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (especially curved) Moderate
    • 3rd place Curved Aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC test (3.3 m/sec2, 3/16, +5.7% from best)
    • 3rd place Curved Aquaplaning in 2025 EV test (2.85 m/sec2, 3/8, +5.6% from best)
  • Noise / NVH (external noise result) Minor
    • 2nd place Noise in 2026 test (70.7 dB, 2/13, +0.1% from best)
    • Mid-pack Noise in 2025 EV test (70.3 dB, 4/8, +2.3% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking Performance Strong
    • Last place Wet Braking in 2025 EV test (48.7 m, 8/8, +23.6% from best)
    • Last place Wet Braking in 2024 ADAC test (35.1 m, 16/16, +23.2% from best) and Wet Braking-Concrete (40.1 m, 16/16, +25.3% from best)
  • Dry Handling / Control (incl. subjective) Strong
    • Last place Dry Handling in 2026 test (76.16 s, 13/13, +4.6% from best) and last in Subj. Dry Handling (6 pts, 13/13, +28.6%)
    • Last place Dry Handling in 2025 EV test (88.2 km/h, 8/8, +5.0% from best) with article note: "The Goodride again finished last"
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency (test-dependent but can be very poor) Moderate
    • Last place Rolling Resistance in 2026 test (8.87 kg/t, 12/12, +40.3% from best)
    • Below-average Rolling Resistance in 2025 EV test (7.22 kg/t, 5/8, +23.2% from best)
  • Wear / Abrasion (durability) Moderate
    • 15th place Wear in 2024 ADAC test (35600 km, 15/16, +48.6% from best) and 15th Abrasion (87.3 mg/km/t, 15/16, +81.5% from best)
    • Below-mid Wear in 2025 EV test (31030 km, 6/8, +36.7% from best)
  • Comfort (subjective) Moderate
    • Last place Subj. Comfort in 2025 EV test (5 pts, 8/8, +37.5% from best)
    • Near-last Subj. Comfort in 2026 test (5.9 pts, 12/13, +16.9% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Goodride Solmax 1 finished 11th overall. It had a couple of positives in the data, including one of the better measured noise results and a mid-pack wet braking distance. However, the core perf...
Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
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2025 EV Tire Test

2025
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

As the budget option, the Goodride Solmax 1 showed significant compromises in safety. It recorded the longest wet braking distance (48.7m) and limited handling capabilities. Its projected lifespan ...
Strong:
Value
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Goodride Solmax 1 achieves only a satisfactory rating in this year's summer tire test, primarily due to its performance on wet roads. On dry surfaces, it fails to provide sufficiently accurate ...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Abrasion, Wear, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
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