Dunlop All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Across three shared tests (ADAC 2025, AutoBild 2024, and a 2024 market overview), the Goodyear consistently finishes higher overall, driven by shorter braking on dry, wet, and winter surfaces and sportier handling. The Dunlop counters with standout tread life, lower running costs, and often quieter operation-appealing to high-mileage drivers and value seekers.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | three |
While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is better than the Dunlop All Season 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional tread life and low abrasion (best-in-test mileage in AutoBild; strong ADAC longevity)
- Lower running costs: better value scores, lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption
- Competitive wet handling with occasional aquaplaning strengths (curved aqua/wet circle wins)
- Generally quieter in measured noise and balanced year-round performance without major flaws
- Consistently shorter braking on dry, wet, and winter surfaces across tests
- Sportier, more precise handling with strong control in all conditions
- Very strong winter performance: snow/ice braking and traction advantages
- Top-tier overall test results and excellent environmental profile (high mileage, low abrasion per ADAC)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.47% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.53% faster around a lap than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.16% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.74% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.14% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 was 1.11% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop All Season 2
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 0.8% higher speed than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 slipped out at a 0.34% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop All Season 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.79% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 2.49% better snow traction than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4.02% faster around a lap than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 3.73% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle 0.68% shorter than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 measured 0.27% quieter than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 is predicted to cover 12.87% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wear: Dunlop All Season 2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during two value tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 proved to have a 35.45% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Value: Dunlop All Season 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 had a 3.4% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop All Season 2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 used 1.13% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop All Season 2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 emitted 1.92% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop All Season 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Dunlop All Season 2 report a strongly positive experience overall, with standout wet grip and reassuring all-season performance. Many highlight excellent tread life and overall safety/confidence, with some even calling it the best tire they've owned. A minority note elevated noise or squeal, and a few mixed comments appear on sporty/dry handling, but these are not widespread.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Driver Reviews
Across most reviews, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is described as a highly capable all-round tire with standout wet-road security (strong grip, wet braking, and aquaplaning resistance) and confidence in cold conditions including snow for an all-season. Many drivers also report very good longevity/wear and a generally quiet, comfortable ride. The most repeated drawbacks are a softer, less precise steering/feedback feel and slightly weaker dry braking/traction when pushed in warm or hot conditions compared with dedicated summer tires.
Based on 68 reviews with an average rating of 81%
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Conclusion
Dunlop All Season 2 is the cost-efficiency champion. It posts the best mileage in AutoBild by a large margin (+48% vs Goodyear), lower rolling resistance and fuel use, and better value metrics in two tests. If you cover lots of motorway miles, want predictable year-round behavior, and value lower total cost of ownership, the Dunlop is compelling. In short: Goodyear for maximum all-round safety and winter assurance; Dunlop for longevity and budget without major weaknesses.
Key Differences
- Overall rankings: Goodyear wins all three shared tests (1/16 ADAC vs Dunlop 6/16; 4/17 vs 6/17; 6/37 vs 11/37).
- Braking performance: Goodyear leads in dry and wet braking in every shared dataset (e.g., ADAC dry 42.8 m vs 43.2 m; wet 33.2 m vs 33.7 m).
- Winter capability: Goodyear shows shorter snow/ice braking and better snow handling/traction in AutoBild; Dunlop only edges snow traction once (ADAC).
- Handling feel: Goodyear offers crisper, sportier dynamics; Dunlop feedback is more average with more corrections required (per ADAC commentary).
- Longevity and cost: Dunlop delivers far higher predicted mileage in AutoBild (+48%) and better value metrics; Goodyear's mileage is average there.
- Efficiency/noise: Dunlop posts lower rolling resistance and fuel use in AutoBild and is marginally quieter in some tests; Goodyear matches fuel in ADAC.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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