Goodride Tires

Goodride is the international brand of Zhongce Rubber Group — ZC Rubber — out of Hangzhou, China. ZC Rubber is China's largest tire manufacturer and one of the biggest in the world, and it's been making tires for over 60 years: cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, even wheelbarrows.

In Canada, Goodride is a budget brand, full stop. It's sold at Kal Tire and independent dealers, and it competes on price — not prestige. That's not an insult. It means you can put fresh rubber on a work truck for hundreds less than the premium names. What it doesn't mean is premium performance at a discount. Keep your expectations honest and Goodride is one of the better value plays on the market.

SL369 A/T — the headline tire

SL369 A/T — the all-terrain that carries the brand in Canada. Wide tread, multi-stepped grooves, zig-zag sipes for wet roads, and aggressive sidewall protectors for off-road bite. This is the tire for the Ontario pickup or SUV that works all week and sees cottage roads, job sites, and trails on the weekend. It's the Goodride we sell most, and at its price, it's genuinely hard to beat for a truck that earns its keep.

SL369W — the all-weather version

SL369W — same all-terrain attitude, but Kal Tire lists it in its all-weather category for Canada. If you want one set that stays on the truck all year and still handles a GTA winter honestly, this is the Goodride to ask about.

Honest note: an all-weather is a compromise by design. It won't match a dedicated winter tire on GTA ice in January. We say it on every brand page because it's true on every brand page.

The rest of the Goodride truck line

SL366 — the mud-terrain. The aggressive one, for the truck that's actually built for mud, not the mall parking lot.

SU318 H/T — the highway tire for trucks and SUVs. The right call for the pickup that lives on the 401 and just needs to be quiet, comfortable, and long-wearing.

Goodride winter tires

ZuperSnow Z-507 — the current winter tire for cars and crossovers. Asymmetric tread, heavy siping, built for snow and slush. This is the Goodride winter most GTA drivers should be looking at.

SW658 — the winter tire for SUVs and 4x4s, built on a Nordic compound for the deep cold.

SW606 and SW612 — the long-running winter line, including commercial sizes for work vans and heavier trucks.

IceMaster Spike Z-506 — the studded winter for drivers who want maximum ice bite where studs are permitted.

Blunt truth: Goodride winters are priced like budget tires because they are budget tires. They'll get you through a GTA winter safely, but they won't out-brake or out-handle a premium Nordic on ice. If your winters are where you refuse to compromise, tell us and we'll point you at the right premium tire instead.

Touring and performance

RideMax G-118 — the touring all-season for the sedan or crossover that just needs to be quiet, comfortable, and long-wearing. Kal Tire advertises 100,000 km of treadwear coverage on this one — the highest in the Goodride car lineup.

Sport SA-37 — the performance all-season for the sports sedan or hot hatch you drive year-round.

All Season Master SW613 and All Season Elite Z-401 — the budget all-season options for the daily driver where price is the whole point.

Goodride tires for Tesla and EVs

Honest answer: Goodride doesn't sell a dedicated EV tire. What matters for your Tesla is load index — EVs are heavy, and the wrong load rating is a safety issue, not a comfort preference. We verify load index on every EV quote because most shops don't. A properly-rated Goodride works fine on an EV; we'll confirm the exact size and rating for your car.

Rebates

Goodride doesn't run the big mail-in rebate programs the premium brands do — the savings are baked into the price instead. Still worth a look at our current tire rebates before you buy, and our tire promos page has this season's other offers.

The bottom line

Goodride is China's biggest tire maker selling at working-truck prices: over 60 years of manufacturing, a full range from mud-terrains to studded winters, and prices that stay well under every premium name. The SL369 A/T is the headline — the budget all-terrain Ontario trucks keep coming back to. The ZuperSnow winters and the SL369W all-weather earn their keep too. Keep your expectations honest and it's one of the best value plays in the shop. Pairing tires with fresh wheels? See our tire and wheel packages. Text (647) 819-0490 with your tire size and we'll tell you straight whether Goodride or something else fits your vehicle.

Ready to price out a set of Goodrides?

We sell and install a wide range of Goodride tires across the GTA — book a mobile installation at your driveway, on your schedule. Text or call (647) 819-0490 with your tire size and we'll give you a straight quote — no upsell.

FAQ

Q: Who makes Goodride tires? A: Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) of Hangzhou, China — China's largest tire manufacturer and one of the biggest in the world, making tires for over 60 years. Goodride is its international brand.

Q: Is Goodride a good tire brand? A: Yes, with honest expectations. Goodride is a budget brand that competes on price, not prestige — you get fresh, capable rubber for hundreds less than the premium names. Its SL369 truck line and ZuperSnow winter line have loyal followings. It won't match a premium tire on ice, noise, or refinement, so keep expectations honest.

Q: What's the best Goodride tire for trucks and SUVs? A: The SL369 A/T for all-terrain duty — it's the Goodride we sell most. The SL369W is the all-weather version Kal Tire lists for Canada, the SL366 is the mud-terrain, and the SU318 H/T is the highway tire. Tell us your vehicle and how you drive, and we'll match the tire.

Q: What's the best Goodride tire for winter? A: The ZuperSnow Z-507 for cars and crossovers, and the SW658 for SUVs and 4x4s — it's built on a Nordic compound for deep cold. The IceMaster Spike Z-506 is the studded option where studs are permitted, and the SW606 and SW612 cover the long-running winter line including commercial sizes. Blunt truth: they won't out-brake a premium Nordic on ice.

Q: Does Goodride make an all-weather tire? A: Yes — the SL369W, which Kal Tire lists in its all-weather category for Canada. It's the one-set-all-year option for the truck or SUV. Honest note: a dedicated winter tire still stops shorter on ice.

Q: Does Goodride make tires for EVs? A: Goodride doesn't sell a dedicated EV tire, but a properly load-rated Goodride works fine on an EV. EVs are heavy, so we verify load index on every EV quote — the wrong rating is a safety issue. Tell us your car and we'll confirm the exact size and rating.

Q: What warranty does Goodride offer? A: Kal Tire advertises 80,000 km of treadwear coverage on the SL369, SL369W, SU318, and Sport SA-37, and 100,000 km on the RideMax G-118. Terms vary by model and can change, so we'll confirm the exact coverage on your quote before you buy.

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