Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector All Season 4
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 5
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 7 times and the AllSeasonContact 2 not once. The Vector All Season 4 had 5.6% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 if you want the most complete all-season for mixed climates-especially if wet braking confidence, wet handling stability and strong snow traction matter. Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if your priority is a refined, comfortable tire with strong dry-road handling feel and your driving rarely involves deep standing water; otherwise, the Goodyear is the safer, more consistently top-performing pick.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Strong dry-road agility in several tests, including dry handling wins (e.g., fastest lap in one 225/40 R18 comparison)
- Refinement-leaning character: repeatedly praised for quiet cabin and high ride comfort scores (including joint-best comfort in one SUV test)
- Generally balanced with few outright “bad” categories in some mixed-condition tests (e.g., exemplary 2nd/12 in Auto Bild Allrad SUV test)
Where the Vector All Season 4 is stronger
- Wet-safety standout: wins wet braking in all shared tests (6/6), with notable gaps in harsher conditions (e.g., 49.18 m vs 45.0 m on low-grip wet braking)
- Consistently strong snow performance, particularly traction (wins 5/5 where measured; e.g., 4044 N vs 3755 N in SUV snow traction)
- High overall consistency and competitiveness: wins all 6 shared tests overall and is repeatedly described as stable, communicative and easy to drive quickly
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.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Vector All Season 4 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Vector All Season 4 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 0 | 7 | |
| Dry14 measurements | 4 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 10 |
| Wet30 measurements | 2 | The Vector All Season 4 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.4% higher speed (6 tests) | 28 |
| Snow22 measurements | 2 | The Vector All Season 4 was 4.1% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 20 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 5 | 2 | |
| Value8 measurements | 2 | The Vector All Season 4 had 5.6% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 6 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Vector All Season 4 by 0.2 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 5 reviews | 83% | The Vector All Season 4 by 3 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 2 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +7.2% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 44 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 7 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 | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | Vector All Season 4 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P4 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P2 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P6 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P8 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test | P2 of 5 | P1 of 5 | |
| 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | P2 of 5 | P1 of 5 |
Performance profile
21 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 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. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Not ahead in any category
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
AllSeasonContact 2
Vector All Season 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 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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| 128 | 1.9% | 126 | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86.72 | 0.1% | 86.68 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 64.7 | 0.1% | 64.8 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 137 | 1.3% | 135 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 161 | 8.5% | 148 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.7 | 3.1% | 76.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.5 | 1% | 48 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.43 | 1.7% | 15.15 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.7 | 3.4% | 53.4 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.5 | 4.3% | 8.8 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86 | 1.7% | 85 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.64 | 4.1% | 3.48 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.43 | 2% | 72.82 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 35.6 | 0.4% | 35.8 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12 | 2.5% | 12.3 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.37 | 0.1 dB | 69.45 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39,737 | 2.5% | 38,774 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.93 | 5.6% | 7.48 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Vector All Season 4 9.7 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Vector All Season 4 | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 100 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 89 | ||
| 74 | Value | 89 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 97 | ||
| 42 | 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
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Vector All Season 4 | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 9.2 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 9.5 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 8.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 1 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
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: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 52 of the Vector All Season 4, 44 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Vector All Season 4 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 52 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 44 sizes 205/55 R16205/60 R17205/65 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17235/55 R17205/40 R18215/50 R18215/55 R18225/40 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18and 32 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B52%A48% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | B64%C29%D4%A3% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 70-75 dB B96%A4% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 102 of 102 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 7.2% 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: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (17 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.
Continental's AllSeasonContact 2 and Goodyear's new Vector All Season 4 sit in the same premium-touring, passenger-car all-season space, but the shared test data shows they're chasing slightly different priorities. Across six shared comparisons in multiple sizes (205/55 R16 through 225/55 R18), both aim to be genuine “one set all year” options, spanning dry stability, wet safety and usable snow capability.
What makes this head-to-head interesting is how consistently the Goodyear converts its balance into outright results: it wins all 6 shared tests overall, often by being near the top in the wet and on snow while staying competitive on dry roads. The Continental, by contrast, repeatedly comes through as the calmer, refinement-led tire-often strong in dry handling and comfort-but with more variability depending on the test and a recurring vulnerability in aquaplaning and outright wet grip pace in several reports.
Conclusion
Looking across the six shared tests, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the more convincing “do-everything” all-season. It goes 6/6 on overall test placement, and it's especially dominant where all-season tires most often give away safety margin: wet braking (6 wins out of 6) and wet handling/wet circle performance. The numbers underline that advantage: in one wet-braking comparison the Goodyear is 1.06 m shorter (33.0 m vs 31.94 m), and in TÜV's low-grip wet braking it's dramatically ahead (49.18 m vs 45.0 m). Add consistently better snow traction (5 wins out of 5 where measured) and usually lower rolling resistance (4 wins out of 5), and it's the clearer single-set recommendation for mixed weather.
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 isn't a bad tire-it's often impressively well-mannered and can be genuinely quick on dry handling (it wins dry handling twice, including being fastest in one major 225/40 R18 test). Several reports also position it as the refinement pick, with top comfort scores and, in one test, the quietest cabin impression. The practical caveat is that its weakest pattern shows up repeatedly: aquaplaning resilience and wet grip ceiling. Multiple tests explicitly call out second-last/last aquaplaning results for the Continental in those specific comparisons, which is exactly the scenario (deep standing water) where drivers want extra buffer.
Takeaway: if you want the most complete, safest-feeling all-season across wet and winter conditions with strong efficiency, the Goodyear is the dependable “default” choice. If your driving is mostly temperate, you value a composed ride and sharp dry-road response, and you can prioritize sizes/fitments where its wet/aquaplaning is less exposed, the Continental can still make sense-but it's the more conditional purchase.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Vector All Season 4: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 7 times and the AllSeasonContact 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Vector All Season 4 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Vector All Season 4?
The Vector All Season 4 led 28 of the 30 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.4% higher speed across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector All Season 4 led 10 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector All Season 4 led 20 of the 22 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 4.1% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector All Season 4 had 5.6% lower rolling resistance (6 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9.5/10 for the Vector All Season 4.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.4/10 for the Vector All Season 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Vector All Season 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 7.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Vector All Season 4 in 52 (16 to 22 inch). 44 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Vector All Season 4 B and B.
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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.
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