Segment
1. Falken e.Ziex Upper-middle2. Goodride Solmax 1 Lowcost
Comparison: Goodride Solmax 1 vs. Falken e.Ziex
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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 (68%) than Goodride (38%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 39% 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.
| # | Goodride Solmax 1
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Falken e.Ziex 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken e.Ziex Very good2. Goodride Solmax 1 Conditionally recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Falken e.Ziex Good2. Goodride Solmax 1 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Falken e.Ziex 68%
Wet handling
1. Falken e.Ziex 69%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Falken e.Ziex 61%
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Falken e.Ziex 95%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
2. Falken e.Ziex 78%
Exterior noise
1. Falken e.Ziex 78%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 88%
Dry handling
1. Falken e.Ziex 81%
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Goodride Solmax 1 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3- | 3+ | 3+ | ||||
| Falken E.Ziex Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | 2- | ||||
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