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Comparison: Goodride Solmax 1 vs. Falken e.Ziex (2026)

Goodride Solmax 1Budget
GoodrideGoodride

Solmax 1

3.3
R17 – R22
VS
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

8.9
R15 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Goodride) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Goodride (51%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 33% of the Goodride Solmax 1. The first tyre test of Goodride Solmax 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the Solmax 1 and the e.Ziex were tested.

Test Profile

Goodride
Solmax 1
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
2
4
Best position
#8
#2
Average position
9.5
3.8
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
81
37

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Goodride Solmax 1
80%
Falken e.Ziex
93%
Dry braking
Goodride Solmax 1
86%
Falken e.Ziex
96%
Dry handling
Goodride Solmax 1
74%
Falken e.Ziex
90%
Wet
Confidence
Goodride Solmax 1
78%
Falken e.Ziex
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodride Solmax 1
94%
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodride Solmax 1
87%
Falken e.Ziex
83%
Wet braking
Goodride Solmax 1
71%
Falken e.Ziex
79%
Wet circle cornering
Goodride Solmax 1
69%
Falken e.Ziex
96%
Wet handling
Goodride Solmax 1
70%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodride Solmax 1
97%
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Exterior noise
Goodride Solmax 1
97%
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Costs
Confidence
Goodride Solmax 1
86%
Falken e.Ziex
93%
Mileage
Goodride Solmax 1
73%
Falken e.Ziex
83%
Price/value
Goodride Solmax 1
100%
Falken e.Ziex
96%
Rolling resistance
Goodride Solmax 1
84%
Falken e.Ziex
100%
Other
Confidence
Goodride Solmax 1
78%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Electric Range
Goodride Solmax 1
78%
Falken e.Ziex
78%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025215/55 R18View

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