Dunlop All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector All Season 4
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 7
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 5
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 3 times and the All Season 2 not once. The All Season 2 stopped 4.8% shorter on snow; the Vector All Season 4 stopped 8.6% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 if dry and wet braking and handling matter most. Choose the Dunlop All Season 2 if shorter snow stops and the lower running cost measured in Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 test matter more, while accepting its longer dry braking.
Where the All Season 2 is stronger
- Shorter snow braking in both full 2026 tests
- About 23% longer projected tread life in Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 test
- Lower calculated cost per kilometer in Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 test
Where the Vector All Season 4 is stronger
- Shorter dry braking in both full 2026 tests
- Stronger wet braking and handling in both full 2026 tests
- More snow traction and faster snow handling in both full 2026 tests
Conclusion
The two full 2026 tests give a consistent overall result. Goodyear won Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 all-season test and Auto Bild Allrad's 225/55 R18 SUV test; Dunlop finished eleventh of 15 and tenth of 12 respectively. Goodyear stopped markedly shorter on dry roads in both sizes and was faster on both dry handling courses. Its wet braking lead was modest in Auto Bild's test but much larger in Auto Bild Allrad's, and it led wet handling and the wet circle in both. Auto Bild's separate braking ranking also favored Goodyear, though its distances repeat those from the 225/45 R17 full test.
The snow results are more mixed than those overall places suggest. Dunlop braked about 6% shorter in Auto Bild's test and about 3% shorter in Auto Bild Allrad's. Goodyear, by contrast, produced more snow traction and faster snow handling in both, with a clear slalom lead in the SUV size. Aquaplaning is not a uniform Goodyear advantage either: it led straight-line resistance by about 6% in Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 test, but the two were effectively level in the SUV test, where Goodyear's straight-line result was a weakness against the wider field. Goodyear was judged more comfortable in both tests; measured pass-by noise was equal in one and very close in the other.
Dunlop makes its best case for a driver who prioritizes snow stopping and running costs. In Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 test it had the second-longest projected tread life, at about 23% more than Goodyear, and a substantially lower calculated cost per kilometer. That is one test's wear estimate, not a result repeated in the SUV test. For a driver choosing primarily on braking and handling across dry and wet roads, Goodyear is the stronger choice. Dunlop's long dry stops were a recurring weakness across the two sizes and attracted a safety penalty in both full 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.
All Season 2 vs Vector All Season 4 at a glance
| Category | All Season 2 | Gap | Vector All Season 4 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 0 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 8.6% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 5 |
| Wet11 measurements | 1 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 4.6% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 10 |
| Snow8 measurements | 3 | The Vector All Season 4 averaged a 2.6% higher speed on the snow handling course (2 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 0 | 3 | |
| Value4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Vector All Season 4 by 1.0 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating7 and 5 reviews | 70% | The Vector All Season 4 by 16 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 43% | The Vector All Season 4 by 37 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Vector All Season 4 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +11.9% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 28 sizes made in both | 52 |
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 3 tests in 2026
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 | All Season 2 | Field | Vector All Season 4 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P11 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P15 of 30 | P4 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P10 of 12 | P1 of 12 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
All Season 2
Vector All Season 4
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. 2 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
All Season 2
Vector All Season 4
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.
Where owners rate each higher
All Season 2
Vector All Season 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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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| 138 | 8.6% | 126 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 64.6 | 2.5% | 66.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 160 | 4.6% | 152 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 47.8 | 1.9% | 48.7 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 13.91 | 3.3% | 13.43 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 52.2 | 3% | 53.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.7 | 1.9% | 9.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 84 | 4.8% | 88 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 637 | 7.2% | 686 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 35.9 | 2.6% | 36.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.4 | 1.6% | 11.7 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.8% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.4 | 0.2 dB | 71.25 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 47,783 | 23.2% | 38,774 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.12 | 0.6% | 7.09 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 225 | 1.7% | 229 | 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 All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the Vector All Season 4 9.7 out of 10.
| All Season 2 | Category | Vector All Season 4 | ||
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| 43 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 72 | Wet | 100 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 89 | ||
| 94 | Value | 89 | ||
| 90 | Snow | 97 | ||
| 79 | Ice | - | ||
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
| All Season 2 | Category | Vector All Season 4 | ||
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| 7.4 | Dry Grip | 9.2 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 5.3 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 7.4 | Wear | 9.5 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 9 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 1 | ||
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop All Season 2
- 70%from 7 reviews
- 43%would buy again
- 47,065 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers' feedback on the Dunlop All Season 2 is mixed but generally favorable, with the highest-scoring reviews strongly praising confident all-season traction-especially in wet and colder conditions-and good real-world mileage. Several users also describe it as good value and secure in everyday driving. A smaller but recurring set of comments mentions noticeable noise/squeal and less satisfying handling/understeer on warmer, dry roads; one very low score reports poor sidewall durability but this is not widely echoed.
- Strong grip/traction in wet and cold conditions
- Good all-season versatility (including light snow capability)
- Good tread life/mileage when maintained
- Good value for money
- Noticeable road noise/squeaking
- Less precise handling on warm/dry roads (can feel like understeer)
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 All Season 2 reviewsFrom my experience tire is very good in cold, wet and damp condition. On dry and warmer asphalt not so great at handling.
Wear is expetional, they wear very little.
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
- 86%from 5 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 3,352 milesdriven by reviewers
All 5 Vector All Season 4 reviewsI just got them on a Tesla model 3.
Consumption went up by 10-15wh/m but still very good. After 500 miles on motor way and city driving my average is at 195 wh/m. I'm a very efficient driver. The tires are more comfortable than my summer set but way too noisy for my liking.
My old Hankook Ion Evo were down to 2mm and gave me 180-186wh/m.
All this in 20C degree in the UK.
Haven't tried them on snow or ice. There was a heavy shower the other day and on purpose I went through a deep puddle on dual carriage wa with 50 mph and there was no aquaplaning at all.
The only reason I won't get them again is noise as I drive around 40k miles a year.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 99 sizes of the All Season 2 and 52 of the Vector All Season 4, 28 of them made in both.
| Category | All Season 2 | Vector All Season 4 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 13 to 21 inch | 52 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 28 sizes 205/55 R16215/55 R17225/45 R17235/55 R17215/50 R18215/55 R18225/40 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18225/60 R18235/45 R18235/50 R18and 16 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B51%C46%D2%A1% | B52%A48% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%B30%D2% | B64%C29%D4%A3% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 70-75 dB B96%A4% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 175 of 175 | 102 of 102 |
| On the market since | 2023 | 2025 |
| Replaced | - | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector All Season 4 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 11.9% 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.
Previous generation: Dunlop All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (4 shared tests)
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.
Three 2026 tests put the Dunlop All Season 2 and Goodyear Vector All Season 4 side by side: Auto Bild's all-season test, its 30-tire braking test and Auto Bild Allrad's SUV all-season test. Goodyear placed ahead in all three, winning both full tests. The braking test used the same 225/45 R17 stopping distances as the main Auto Bild test, so it is not a separate confirmation of that particular gap.
Goodyear's clearest advantage is on dry roads, where it stopped about 8% shorter in Auto Bild's test and about 10% shorter in Auto Bild Allrad's SUV test. It also led wet braking and handling in both full tests. Dunlop's strongest reply is snow braking: it stopped shorter in both tire sizes, although Goodyear had more snow traction and faster snow handling.
Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 test also projected substantially longer tread life and a lower cost per kilometer for Dunlop. Its dry braking, however, brought a safety penalty in both full tests.
All Season 2 vs Vector All Season 4: your questions
Is the Dunlop All Season 2 or the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 3 times and the All Season 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the Vector All Season 4 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Season 2 or the Vector All Season 4?
The Vector All Season 4 led 10 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector All Season 4 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.6% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector All Season 4 led 5 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 2.6% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the All Season 2 and 8.4/10 for the Vector All Season 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5. 43% of All Season 2 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Vector All Season 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Vector All Season 4 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 11.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The All Season 2 is made in 99 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the Vector All Season 4 in 52 (16 to 22 inch). 28 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the All Season 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Vector All Season 4 B and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Vector All Season 4 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the All Season 2 in 2023. The Vector All Season 4 replaced the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
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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
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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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