Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Expect notably different personalities: Goodyear delivers class-leading wet security, strong winter capability, and excellent longevity. Firestone counters with competitive snow braking/traction in some sizes, low rolling resistance, and lower purchase price-appealing for cost-conscious drivers who don't frequently face heavy rain.
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!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 | one | |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | twelve |
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
- 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
- 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
Dry Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.63% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.96% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 8% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.09% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped the vehicle in 1.75% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 1.98% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.95% faster around a wet lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 10% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 2.45% higher lateral wet grip than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 4.86% higher speed than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 23.62% higher speed than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.13% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 accelerated 3.44% faster than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 2.23% better snow traction than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.36% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.32% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 provided 6.29% more lateral grip than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 6.88% faster through a slalom than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
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 4.59% shorter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 9.17% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed equally well in noise tests.
Best In Noise: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Tire Weight
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 weighed 0.83% less than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 22.08% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 proved to have a 11.15% better value based on price/1000km than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Value: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during five price tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 cost 12.55% less than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Price: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a 0.88% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during three fuel consumption tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 used 2.51% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
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 29.36% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion 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 35.23% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 highly, praising secure wet and cold-weather grip, reliable winter/snow performance, stable high-speed handling, and strong overall value. A minority report increased noise at higher speeds and one low-score outlier cites poor hot/dry braking and faster degradation, but the majority of higher-scoring reviews are positive across conditions.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 84%
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
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.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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