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Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa 4 vs. Goodride SW608 (2026)

Nankang Winter Activa 4Budget
NankangNankang

Winter Activa 4

2.3
R14 – R18
VS
Goodride SW608Budget
GoodrideGoodride

SW608

1.6
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Goodride). Generally, Nankang winter tyres are slightly better rated (26%) than Goodride (17%). In this particular case, the Nankang Winter Activa 4 has a better rating of 23% compared to 16% of the Goodride SW608. The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa 4 was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Goodride SW608 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter Activa 4 and the SW608 were tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa 4
Goodride
SW608
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#22
#11
Average position
31.0
31.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
3
68

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa 4
40%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodride SW608
31%
Wet braking
Nankang Winter Activa 4
49%
Goodride SW608
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nankang Winter Activa 4
11%
Goodride SW608
39%
Snow
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa 4
43%
Snow braking
Nankang Winter Activa 4
49%
Goodride SW608
40%
Snow traction
Nankang Winter Activa 4
32%
Goodride SW608
39%
Ice
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa 4
23%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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