Goodride SP06 Reviews - Page 2

Given 87% while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD mjet (205/55 R16 W) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
I have the West Lake branded SP06.

These are not a brands you let on that you are using on a motors forum as tyres are a fashion/bragging item. They will most likely be labelled ditch finders like Ling Long, Hero or Wanli.

Truth is most people do not research anything other than the premium brands. There are rubbish tyres on the market coming out of Asia. Goodride/West Lake are far better, they have award winning research and development facilities which are state of the art and used by other manufacturers. They also have some of the most modern manufacturing plants.

They do not disappoint on the car and wear nicely and evenly. My car is a high mileage work horse and these go hand in hand with it.

There are so many budget brands, Goodride/Westlake, Barum Bravurais 2, Nankangs are probably the best and if we could have a decent road test of budgets and mid-rang I reckon they would rate amoung the highest.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on June 1, 2013
Given 10% while driving a Honda Accord (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
worst tire i've ever had. they are so loud my radio doesn't drown out the noise
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on September 18, 2012
Given 81% while driving a Toyota (165/70 R13) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
I bought the M+S (all-season) Westlake version. Driven 15k miles on it, still got 5mm left of thread! I make long weekend drives in the mountains, gravel roads so it's never treated like a lady. Wear is very good, having it on a small sub compact car helps too I guess. Almost as good grip in the wet, of course will still hydroplane if you plow through a shallow flood at 100+ kph, any tire will, trust me!

Less progressive in wet tarmac(asphalt) on the lightly loaded axle. This means you might expect oversteer in fwd vehicles when turning too fast, understeer on dry. Progressive in gravel, both dry and wet(mud), tested in twisty gravel mountain roads. Warning: progressive can be a relative term. I have rally driving experience, what is progressive and good handling quality to me, might mean big trouble to others. I've seen the danger especially when I'm just training, don't push it!

Best tyres I've had for my use, surprisingly good grip in the mud. I've been in very sticky off road situations on my 2wd sub compact, and always got out without external help!! Remember if driving the popular front wheel drives, to get out of sticky situation, back out of it! Surprisingly durable too. Driving over freshly graded gravel roads, never got a puncture. I fully inspect my tyres every month and remove tiny rocks stuck in it. Just tiny cuts on the thread and none on the sidewalls. I'm definitely buying these tyres again if I can be assured that quality is consistent!!
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on July 8, 2012
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Given 81% while driving a Pontiac grand am gt (205/55 R16 H) on mostly motorways for 15,000 spirited miles
Great tire for the price
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on May 11, 2012
Given 42% while driving a Honda Civic (185/45 R15) on mostly motorways for 15,000 easy going miles
I've had these for a while and they are very worn. Traction in snow and rain is fair at best. Worst tire I've ever owned.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2012
Given 80% while driving a Acura RSX S Type (205/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 500 spirited miles
Very good product for the money. Through a miscommunication, these were put on my car when I was expecting Capitol Sport series tires to be installed. I was nervous about it because I hadn't researched them at all. They've been on for over a month now, and no problems at all. They're fairly quiet, good grip in wet and dry, and ride smoothly, although I live in a warm weather climate with good roads. Can't beat the price, and the quality seems much better than standard Chinese products.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on December 17, 2011
Given 86% while driving a Toyota Starlet 1996 (165/70 R13) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Using the 'Westlake' brand wheel.

Fitted on a small, lightweight car, gives good levels of grip, both wet and dry. Tested on tight twisty roads near the limits in tarmac wet/dry, and beyond limits in gravel wet/dry. No surprises (I know a little of rally driving so that maybe a relative statement!)

Could not say much about wear, I've only used last week but the way I put it to the limits, I could say it's 'ok'. Ride is quiet, also noticed it's using relatively soft rubber compound.

Love the performance but I'm still skeptical of made in China tyres. I wouldn't use these tyres if I had a bigger, heavier, and more powerful car.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on July 26, 2011
Given 96% while driving a Subaru (205/55 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 1,000 easy going miles
idientical tire rebranded as Westlake sp06.
i went from Goodyear eagle F1's to these tyres. i cant fault them. im driving a 2.5l subaru legacy and towing a camping trailer round devon/cornwall 1000 miles covered. lots of steep hills in the dry and in the wet. I never doubted them once, they are silent on the road compared to the goodyears i could have a conversation with the wife and hear the radio. i had been spunking money up the wall with the goodyears thinking performance/safety came at a price, never again. I dont drive like a idiot so never took them to 'the limit' but for a everyday use on a heavy powerful car they are better than i would have ever expected.
They are cheap so if you dont like them stick them on ebay...
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on August 23, 2010
Given 64% while driving a Mitsubishi Galant (205/45 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
A fairly comfortable tyre, good for the price
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on June 8, 2010