BFGoodrich Advantage All Season vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 4 times and the Advantage All Season once. The Advantage All Season stopped 6.9% shorter in the dry; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 31.8% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 for all-weather confidence, frequent rain, colder climates, and high annual mileage. Choose BFGoodrich Advantage All Season if you prioritize short dry stops, quiet/economical cruising, and strong straight-line aquaplaning at a sensible price.
Where the Advantage All Season is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking (≈6-8% vs. Goodyear in multiple tests)
- Good straight-line aquaplaning resistance and low pass-by noise
- Competitive snow traction and stable snow slalom results
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Balanced wet performance (shorter wet braking, stronger wet handling/circle)
- Excellent mileage and low abrasion (often +40-60% tread life)
- Reliable winter capability with shorter ice/snow stops in major tests
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Advantage All Season vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 at a glance
| Category | Advantage All Season | Gap | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 1 | 4 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 6 | The Advantage All Season stopped 6.9% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 1 |
| Wet16 measurements | 5 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 2.5% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 11 |
| Snow10 measurements | 6 | 4 | |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value10 measurements | 7 | The Advantage All Season had 4.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Advantage All Season by 0.1 | 9.4/10 |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 2 of 3 | +4.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 72 | 52 sizes made in both | 102 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2023 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Advantage All Season | Field | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P10 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P9 of 37 | P6 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P9 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P7 of 35 | P12 of 35 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Advantage All Season
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Advantage All Season
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 128 | 6.9% | 137 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.2 | 0.1% | 57.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 162 | 2.5% | 158 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 138 | 7.1% | 128 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.3 | 3.3% | 45.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.16 | 3.3% | 11.75 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.1 | 2.6% | 46.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.8 | 3.5% | 10.2 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61 | 1.2% | 61 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 428 | 1.2% | 428 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34.8 | 0.2% | 34.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14 | 5.5% | 13.3 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50 | 3.9% | 48 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.47 | 0.3 dB | 72.8 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.8 | 1.1% | 76.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27,247 | 31.8% | 35,312 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.71 | 4.6% | 8.08 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.3 | 2.3% | 5.42 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60 | 15% | 51 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 609 | 0.5% | 612 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage All Season scores 9.5 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
| Advantage All Season | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 94 | Dry | 65 | ||
| 65 | Wet | 89 | ||
| 70 | Comfort | 68 | ||
| 49 | Value | 73 | ||
| 92 | Snow | 81 | ||
| 45 | Ice | 87 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Advantage All Season | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| - | Handling | 8 | ||
| - | Wear | 8.6 | ||
| - | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews; the Advantage All Season has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- 82%from 81 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,078,534 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 highly overall (average 79.9%), with most praising its dependable all-round grip, particularly in the wet, where over half of reviewers comment positively. Dry grip, snow traction and cold-weather performance are also frequently highlighted, and around a third of owners report strong tread life. The main recurring downsides are a noticeably weaker dry braking performance and slightly vague steering feel, raised by around one in five and around one in six owners respectively, while road noise feedback is mixed but leans positive.
- Confident wet grip in heavy rain and greasy conditions
- Strong dry grip for everyday driving
- Long tread life and slow wear rates
- Impressive snow traction for an all-season tire
- Longer dry braking distances / less bite under heavy braking
- Vague or light steering feel and less direct response
- Higher rolling resistance / noticeable fuel economy drop for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 75 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 81 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviewsAlmost perfect tires that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 72 sizes of the Advantage All Season and 102 of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Advantage All Season | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 72 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B87%C13% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C67%D26%B7% | C47%B29%A21%D4% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB A74%B26% | 69-73 dB B99%A1% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 121 of 121 | 252 of 252 |
| On the market since | 2022 | - |
| Replaced | - | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) |
| Replaced by | - | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 |
| Awards | - | Commended: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 4.6% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This matchup pits BFGoodrich's Advantage All Season against Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3-two mainstream all-season touring options aimed at year-round usability, but with different priorities. Across five shared tests, Goodyear collects more overall wins and top results, while BFGoodrich consistently shows standout stopping power on dry roads and competitive snow traction.
The data reveals a clear pattern: BFGoodrich excels in dry braking, rolling efficiency and straight-line aquaplaning, while Goodyear delivers a more rounded wet/snow package, class-leading mileage and stronger value in several major tests. If you drive mostly in mild-to-wet climates or rack up high annual mileage, the balance shifts toward Goodyear; if you prioritize crisp dry stops and efficiency at everyday speeds, BFGoodrich makes a persuasive case.
Conclusion
Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the more complete all-season performer, winning 4 of 5 shared tests and topping ADAC 2025 (1/16). It trades merely average dry braking for strong wet performance (better wet braking/handling in most tests), excellent winter assurance (shorter snow/ice stops in key runs), and standout longevity-often 40-60% higher projected mileage-plus low abrasion. That combination underpins a compelling real-world value proposition.
BFGoodrich's Advantage All Season counters with consistently shorter dry braking (around 6-8% shorter in multiple tests), strong straight-line aquaplaning, competitive snow traction, low noise, and favorable rolling resistance/fuel use. Its main limitation is wet grip and balance-adequate but not class-leading-which kept its overall placings mid-pack. For drivers prioritizing confident dry stopping and efficiency with occasional winter use, it's a solid, sensibly priced choice; for broad-spectrum safety, wet poise, and long life, Goodyear is the safer bet.
Advantage All Season vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season or the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 4 times and the Advantage All Season once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage All Season scores 9.5 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Advantage All Season or the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 11 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.5% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Advantage All Season led 6 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.9% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Advantage All Season led 6 of the 10 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Advantage All Season had 4.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) and used 2.3% less fuel (3 tests); the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 31.8% longer in the wear tests (3 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews; the Advantage All Season has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 4.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Advantage All Season is made in 72 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 102 (14 to 22 inch). 52 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Advantage All Season is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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