Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodride SW608 and Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 appear in 15 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 SW608 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride SW608 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
Choose Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Goodride SW608 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.1 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodride SW608
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodride SW608 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 22.6 | Avg rank 12.1 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.8 | Avg rank 6.1 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 15.7 1 | Goodride SW608 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 28.0 | Avg rank 13.0 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.5 1 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 9.3 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 22.6 for the Goodride SW608.
☀️ Dry: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 12.8 for the Goodride SW608.
❄️ Snow: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Goodride SW608 wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to 15.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906.
🧊 Ice: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to 28.0 for the Goodride SW608.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 11.5 for the Goodride SW608.
📏 Mileage: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 15.0 for the Goodride SW608.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodride SW608 vs Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 12.3 for the Goodride SW608.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodride SW608 or Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 ranks higher on average than the Goodride SW608.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 ranks better than the Goodride SW608.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 shows better mileage performance than the Goodride SW608.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodride SW608 appears in 6 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 in 9, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →