Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

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 thirteen tests which compare both tires directly!

While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is better than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 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

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

• Lower price and strong value metrics in many tests
• Consistently low rolling resistance and favorable fuel consumption
• Competitive snow braking/traction in certain sizes
• Occasionally quieter pass-by noise

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

• Outstanding wet performance and aquaplaning resistance
• Excellent winter capability with precise snow/ice handling
• High projected mileage and low wear
• Balanced, confidence-inspiring handling in all seasons

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

In total the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 has been reviewed 9 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been reviewed 54 times and drivers have given the tire 82% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Conclusion

Across multiple test years and sizes, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the more complete tire: safer in the wet (especially aquaplaning and wet braking), stronger and more precise in winter handling, and far longer-lasting-often projecting 60k+ km versus notably lower figures for the Firestone. Its recurring weakness is longer dry braking than the best, but it compensates with confident dry handling and stability.

Firestone's MultiSeason Gen 02 offers solid all-round ability with standout economy-consistently low rolling resistance and a lower purchase price. It can match or beat Goodyear in isolated snow or wet-braking metrics and occasionally noise, but it trails meaningfully in aquaplaning resistance, wear, and overall ranking. If you value ultimate safety margins year-round, choose Goodyear; if budget and efficiency top the list and you drive mostly moderately in mixed conditions, Firestone is the pragmatic pick.

Key Differences

• Overall results: Goodyear wins 12 tests vs Firestone's 1
• Wet safety: Goodyear dominates wet braking (10-3) and aquaplaning (straight 8-0, curved 5-0)
• Winter: Goodyear generally shorter snow/ice braking and better snow handling; Firestone occasionally edges snow braking/traction in specific sizes
• Dry: Goodyear usually better in dry handling; dry braking advantage small and sometimes swings either way
• Wear/longevity: Goodyear markedly higher mileage (e.g., ~60-72k km vs Firestone's ~30-57k km)
• Efficiency/value: Firestone lower rolling resistance and fuel use in several tests and a lower purchase price

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.

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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Top Comparisons

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 VS Michelin CrossClimate 2

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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.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.