Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 13
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 12 times and the MultiSeason Gen 02 once. The MultiSeason Gen 02 used 2.5% less fuel; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 37.5% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 for drivers prioritizing wet safety, winter assurance, and long tread life; Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 for budget-minded, efficiency-focused users in milder climates who want competent all-round performance at a lower price.
Where the MultiSeason Gen 02 is stronger
- Lower price and strong value metrics in many tests
- Consistently low rolling resistance and favorable fuel consumption
- Competitive snow braking/traction in certain sizes
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Outstanding wet performance and aquaplaning resistance
- Excellent winter capability with precise snow/ice handling
- High projected mileage and low wear
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.
MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 at a glance
| Category | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Gap | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Shared tests won13 shared tests | 1 | 12 | |
| Dry21 measurements | 4 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry (13 tests) | 15 |
| Wet40 measurements | 5 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 held 32.8% more grip in curved aquaplaning (5 tests) | 33 |
| Snow27 measurements | 7 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1.3% shorter on snow (8 tests) | 19 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort12 measurements | 2 | 9 | |
| Value17 measurements | 6 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 37.5% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 11 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.8 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating13 and 81 reviews | 79% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 3 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 3 points | 78% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 6 of 6 | +10.9% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 55 | 39 sizes made in both | 102 |
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 13 tests, 2020 to 2024
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 | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Field | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P22 of 37 | P6 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P8 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test | P6 of 8 | P1 of 8 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P7 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P13 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P10 of 35 | P12 of 35 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P2 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P11 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P9 of 35 | P6 of 35 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P13 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P16 of 32 | P3 of 32 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P6 of 14 | P1 of 14 | |
| 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test | P6 of 32 | P4 of 32 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 13 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
MultiSeason Gen 02
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
MultiSeason Gen 02
Not ahead in any category
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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
MultiSeason Gen 02
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 13 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. 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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| 80.35 | 1% | 79.58 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54.5 | 0.7% | 54.9 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 154 | 3.6% | 148 | 3-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 129 | 1.8% | 131 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.69 | 1.2% | 78.24 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.6 | 2% | 46.5 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.2 | 2.5% | 14.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.23 | 0.9% | 13.12 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.9 | 5.1% | 51.4 | 0-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.6 | 32.8% | 11.3 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.62 | 3.4% | 5.82 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 402 | 2.8% | 411 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.32 | 3% | 69.64 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30.7 | 1.3% | 31.2 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5,669 | 3.2% | 5,622 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 29,348 | 37.5% | 37,662 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.89 | 0.7% | 7.96 | 3-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 8.6 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
| MultiSeason Gen 02 | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 47 | Dry | 65 | ||
| 74 | Wet | 89 | ||
| 21 | Comfort | 68 | ||
| 62 | Value | 73 | ||
| 71 | Snow | 81 | ||
| 69 | Ice | 87 | ||
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
| MultiSeason Gen 02 | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.2 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8 | Wear | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 7.4 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 6.7 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 13 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
- 79%from 13 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 251,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Overall, drivers rate the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 very highly, praising its confident all-season performance-especially strong wet grip, secure winter traction (including snow/ice), and good stability. Several users also report solid tread life and strong value for money, with many saying they would buy again. The most recurring downside is increased road noise, and a smaller minority report poor hot-weather/dry braking performance and faster aging after extended use.
- Strong wet grip and rain performance
- Good winter capability (snow/ice traction and cold-weather confidence)
- Stable, secure handling and braking in normal conditions
- Good value/price-to-performance
- Noticeable road noise (especially at higher speeds)
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 13 MultiSeason Gen 02 reviewsI only have these tires ' Firestone MultiSeason 2 ' a month or so now and my initial impressions are all positive so far. I had Hankooks for about 4 years and I was very hesitant about changing brands but I'm glad I did. Dry grip is very good and wet grip is very good also, the car feels very planted and smooth. Recommended to others 100%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- 82%from 81 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,078,534 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 highly overall (average 79.9%), with most praising its dependable all-round grip, particularly in the wet, where over half of reviewers comment positively. Dry grip, snow traction and cold-weather performance are also frequently highlighted, and around a third of owners report strong tread life. The main recurring downsides are a noticeably weaker dry braking performance and slightly vague steering feel, raised by around one in five and around one in six owners respectively, while road noise feedback is mixed but leans positive.
- Confident wet grip in heavy rain and greasy conditions
- Strong dry grip for everyday driving
- Long tread life and slow wear rates
- Impressive snow traction for an all-season tire
- Longer dry braking distances / less bite under heavy braking
- Vague or light steering feel and less direct response
- Higher rolling resistance / noticeable fuel economy drop for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 75 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 81 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviewsAlmost perfect tires that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 55 sizes of the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 102 of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 39 of them made in both.
| Category | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 55 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 39 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16and 27 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B95%C5% | B87%C13% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C81%D16%B3% | C47%B29%A21%D4% |
| EU label noise | 71-72 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B99%A1% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 62 of 62 | 252 of 252 |
| On the market since | 2019 | - |
| Replaced | Firestone MultiSeason (2015) | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) |
| Replaced by | - | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 |
| Awards | - | Commended: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 10.9% 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.
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.
This matchup pits Firestone's value-focused MultiSeason Gen 02 against Goodyear's benchmark Vector 4Seasons Gen 3. Across 13 shared professional tests, the Goodyear consistently finishes near the top, while the Firestone targets balanced, budget-friendly performance.
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.
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.
MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: your questions
Is the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 or the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 the better tire?
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 12 times and the MultiSeason Gen 02 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 8.6 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the MultiSeason Gen 02 or the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 33 of the 40 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 32.8% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 15 of the 21 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry across 13 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 19 of the 27 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.3% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 used 2.5% less fuel (3 tests); the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 37.5% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) and had 0.7% lower rolling resistance (7 tests). Owners rate wear 8/10 for the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the MultiSeason Gen 02 and 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the MultiSeason Gen 02 79% from 13 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. 75% of MultiSeason Gen 02 owners would buy it again, against 78% for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 10.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The MultiSeason Gen 02 is made in 55 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 102 (14 to 22 inch). 39 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the MultiSeason Gen 02 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 B and C.
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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
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
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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