Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodride SU 318 HT and Goodride SW608 appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodride SU 318 HT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 1 test.
How the Goodride SW608 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 6 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodride SU 318 HT and Goodride SW608 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Goodride SU 318 HT | Goodride SW608 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | — | Touring Winter |
| Type | — | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 17.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.1 | 77.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodride SU 318 HT
Goodride SW608
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodride SU 318 HT | Goodride SW608 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 22.6 | Goodride SU 318 HT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 12.8 | Goodride SU 318 HT |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Goodride SW608 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 28.0 | Goodride SW608 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 11.5 1 | Goodride SU 318 HT |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Goodride SW608 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 12.3 | Goodride SU 318 HT |
💧 Wet: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SU 318 HT wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 22.6 for the Goodride SW608.
☀️ Dry: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SU 318 HT wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 12.8 for the Goodride SW608.
❄️ Snow: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SW608 wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Goodride SU 318 HT.
🧊 Ice: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SW608 wins this category with an average rank of 28.0, compared to no data for the Goodride SU 318 HT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SU 318 HT wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 11.5 for the Goodride SW608.
📏 Mileage: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SW608 wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Goodride SU 318 HT.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodride SU 318 HT vs Goodride SW608
The Goodride SU 318 HT wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 12.3 for the Goodride SW608.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodride SU 318 HT or Goodride SW608?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodride SU 318 HT ranks higher on average than the Goodride SW608.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodride SU 318 HT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride SW608 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodride SU 318 HT ranks better than the Goodride SW608.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodride SW608 shows better mileage performance than the Goodride SU 318 HT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodride SU 318 HT appears in 1 independent tests, Goodride SW608 in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →