Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Viking Fourtech Plus
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 1
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 5 times and the Fourtech Plus not once. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 30.7% longer in the wear tests; the Fourtech Plus held 7% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 for all-weather safety, better braking, winter assurance and long life. Pick Viking Fourtech Plus if you're budget-focused, drive mainly in mild/wet climates, value aquaplaning resistance and efficiency, and can accept longer braking distances and less precision.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking on dry, wet and snow (wins dry braking in all shared tests)
- Strong wet and snow handling/traction with predictable feedback
- Excellent wear and low abrasion (ADAC: ~51.8% longer projected mileage)
Where the Fourtech Plus is stronger
- Good aquaplaning resistance (multiple wins in straight and curved tests)
- Competitive efficiency in some tests (fuel consumption, rolling resistance)
- Acceptable wet behavior at moderate speeds with stable, safe manners
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.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Fourtech Plus at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Fourtech Plus |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 7 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 2.9% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 1 |
| Wet20 measurements | 13 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1.2% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 7 |
| Snow14 measurements | 13 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averaged a 4.8% higher speed on the snow handling course (3 tests) | 1 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 4 | 2 | |
| Value9 measurements | 6 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 30.7% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 1.2 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating81 and 1 reviews | 82% | The Fourtech Plus by 2 points | 84% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +38.6% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 102 | 38 sizes made in both | 51 |
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 5 tests, 2024 to 2025
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 | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Field | Fourtech Plus |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test | P5 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P1 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P4 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P6 of 37 | P10 of 37 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Fourtech Plus
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 95%: 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
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Fourtech Plus
Not ahead in any category
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.
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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| 139 | 2.9% | 143 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.6 | 0.1% | 57.6 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 166 | 1.2% | 168 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 128 | 1.5% | 130 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.5 | 2.6% | 46.4 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.17 | 2.3% | 14.5 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.9 | 1.5% | 47.6 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.9 | 7% | 9.6 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65 | 2.3% | 67 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 519 | 3% | 509 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.1 | 4.8% | 42.2 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 3.9% | 12.4 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48 | 6.4% | 52 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 17.1% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.43 | 0.2 dB | 71.6 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 35,219 | 30.7% | 26,781 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.72 | 3.5% | 8.01 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.31 | 3.2% | 5.15 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51 | 26.1% | 69 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 612 | 19.6% | 761 | 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 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 32 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 73 | Value | 56 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 61 | ||
| 87 | Ice | 26 | ||
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
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Viking Fourtech Plus
- 84%from 1 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 Fourtech Plus reviewsA good all season tire with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tire. High comfort and low noise.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 102 sizes of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 51 of the Fourtech Plus, 38 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Fourtech Plus |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 51 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 38 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16and 26 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B87%C13% | B70%C30% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C47%B29%A21%D4% | C59%D41% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B99%A1% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 252 of 252 | 56 of 56 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | 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 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 38.6% 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.
Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Viking's Fourtech Plus target the same all-season brief but at different price points and ambitions. Across five shared tests from Auto Bild, ADAC and others, the Goodyear consistently places higher (including an outright ADAC win), while the Viking positions as a budget-friendly Continental sub-brand with selective strengths.
The headline story: Goodyear delivers a clear, repeated advantage in safety-critical metrics-especially on snow and wet handling/braking-plus markedly better wear. Viking counters with attractive pricing and occasional wins in aquaplaning resistance and efficiency, but it trails where most drivers need confidence most of the time.
Conclusion
Pattern over single results is decisive here. Goodyear dominates braking and handling on wet and snow, and it's consistently shorter in dry braking across all shared tests. ADAC also shows a huge durability gap (approx. 68,000 km vs 44,800 km) and lower abrasion for Goodyear, improving lifetime value despite a higher upfront cost. Viking's best moments are in straight/curved aquaplaning and isolated efficiency scores, but its dry/wet stopping distances and precision limit overall safety margin.
If you drive through varied seasons, prioritize short stops in the wet, and value long tread life, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the safer, more rounded choice. The Viking Fourtech Plus suits strictly budget-led buyers in milder climates who value aquaplaning reserves and fuel economy, and are willing to accept longer braking and lower steering precision.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Fourtech Plus: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Viking Fourtech Plus the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 5 times and the Fourtech Plus not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Fourtech Plus?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 13 of the 20 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.2% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 7 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.9% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 13 of the 14 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 4.8% higher speed on the snow handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 30.7% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 3.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests); the Fourtech Plus used 3.2% less fuel (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 9/10 for the Fourtech Plus.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 38.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is made in 102 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Fourtech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 38 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Fourtech Plus 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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