Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 72
In the 25 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 15 times and the Kinergy 4S2 10 times. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 24.1% longer in the wear tests; the Kinergy 4S2 stopped 3.2% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if you regularly drive in real winter conditions (snow/ice) or want an all-season that prioritizes winter safety and typically lower rolling resistance. Choose the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if your driving is mostly dry/wet roads with only occasional light snow and you want consistently shorter dry braking plus a typically lower purchase price-just be mindful that some tests flag weaker wet grip/braking versus the best-in-class.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Stronger winter performance overall: frequent wins in snow braking/traction (14 snow-braking wins; 13 snow-traction wins) and better ice braking where measured (e.g., ADAC 2026: 20.3 m vs 22.1 m).
- Typically better efficiency: repeatedly lower rolling resistance (12 category wins), including a large advantage in Auto Bild Sports Car 2025 (7.9 vs 8.8 kg/t).
- Often very confidence-inspiring in wet handling and stability at the limit (11 wet-handling wins), with good straight-line aquaplaning reserves in several tests.
Where the Kinergy 4S2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking across the shared dataset (21 wins vs 1), often by 1-3 m or more (e.g., ADAC 2026: 42.1 m vs 44.4 m).
- More responsive, precise dry-road feel in many write-ups, frequently scoring highly in dry handling and driver engagement (strong “dry dynamicist” reputation in multiple Auto Bild/ADAC summaries).
- Strong overall value proposition: usually cheaper to buy (9 price wins) and often described as good price-performance in group tests.
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 Kinergy 4S2 at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Kinergy 4S2 |
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| Shared tests won25 shared tests | 15 | 10 | |
| Dry45 measurements | 12 | The Kinergy 4S2 stopped 3.2% shorter in the dry (23 tests) | 32 |
| Wet88 measurements | 52 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lapped the wet handling course 0.9% faster (6 tests) | 36 |
| Snow66 measurements | 45 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1% shorter on snow (19 tests) | 19 |
| Ice2 measurements | 2 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 9.5% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort28 measurements | 16 | 10 | |
| Value32 measurements | 21 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 24.1% longer in the wear tests (7 tests) | 10 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.5 | 8.9/10 |
| Owner rating81 and 72 reviews | 82% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 7 points | 75% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 4 points | 74% |
| Pricein the 18 tests that listed prices | +13.5% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 16 of 18 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 102 | 60 sizes made in both | 96 |
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 25 tests, 2020 to 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.
Performance profile
27 measurements from the 25 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Kinergy 4S2
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. 8 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
Kinergy 4S2
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
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Kinergy 4S2
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72. 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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| 77.82 | 0.9% | 78.47 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Kinergy 4S2 8.9 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Kinergy 4S2 | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 80 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 85 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 43 | ||
| 73 | Value | 42 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 74 | ||
| 87 | Ice | 25 | ||
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 | Kinergy 4S2 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 7.1 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.4 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 7.5 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 6.5 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72. 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.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- 75%from 72 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 995,659 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 as a strong all-weather all-rounder, with most praise focused on dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by around half of reviewers) and reassuring snow traction. Longevity is often reported as good, and a notable minority also highlight the comfortable ride and strong value for money. The most consistent drawback is road noise, raised by over a third of owners, while a smaller group report higher fuel consumption/rolling resistance.
- Confident wet grip in cold and rain
- Strong dry grip for an all-season tire
- Good tread life for year-round use
- Surprisingly capable traction in snow
- Noticeable road noise or whining at certain speeds
- Higher rolling resistance or worse fuel economy
- Can feel less predictable at the limit (soft/squealy breakaway)
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 72 Kinergy 4S2 reviewsExcellent tires for all seasons, this was my first test as I've always used summer/winter tires on all my cars for more safety and longevity. These tires perform very well on dry roads, in corners whether wet or not, but especially great on snow, whether it's recovery, acceleration, or grip (Summit of the Vosges for example or the Belgian Ardennes). I was very surprised despite all my extensive research on tires with a good price-quality ratio. After 46,000 km, I wouldn't try them again on snow as I've far exceeded the winter wear indicator, but there are still 2mm of tread left for summer.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 102 sizes of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 96 of the Kinergy 4S2, 60 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Kinergy 4S2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 96 sizes, 14 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 60 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16and 48 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B87%C13% | B96%C4% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C47%B29%A21%D4% | C78%D22%B1% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B99%A1% | 70-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 252 of 252 | 194 of 194 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) | Hankook Kinergy 4S (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 16 of the 18 tests that listed prices, by 13.5% 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 Hankook's Kinergy 4S2 sit in the same “premium-touring” all-season space, but the shared test history (24 overlapping professional results) shows they reach that goal via different tuning philosophies. The Goodyear repeatedly behaves like a winter-leaning all-season that tries to protect you when conditions turn ugly, while the Hankook more often feels like a dry/dynamic all-rounder that's also very competent in the wet.
Across the tests you provided, the most consistent headline trend is that Hankook dominates dry stopping distances (21 dry-braking wins vs 1 for Goodyear), whereas Goodyear is the more dependable choice when snow/ice and efficiency are part of the real-world equation (14 snow-braking wins and 13 snow-traction wins for Goodyear, plus 12 rolling-resistance wins). The interesting part is that overall rankings frequently stay close-meaning the “better” tire depends heavily on whether your priority is dry-road safety margins and price, or winter safety margins and running costs.
Conclusion
Taken as a whole, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the more summer-biased performer: it's consistently shorter in dry braking and often ranks near the top overall in mixed European all-season group tests (e.g., 2/12 in Auto Bild Sports Car 2025 and 2/8 in Sport Auto 2024). The dry-braking gap can be meaningful in emergency stops-ADAC 2026 shows 42.1 m for Hankook vs 44.4 m for Goodyear (about 2.3 m difference), and similar multi-meter advantages appear repeatedly. Hankook is also typically the cheaper buy (9 price wins), which helps its value case.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, however, is the more winter-credible all-season and the more efficiency-oriented pick. It repeatedly leads on snow traction/braking and ice braking (e.g., ADAC 2026: 20.3 m vs 22.1 m on ice; ADAC 2024: 18.7 m vs 21.0 m on ice), and it frequently posts lower rolling resistance (for example, Auto Bild Sports Car 2025: 7.9 vs 8.8 kg/t). It also shows strong wet-safety traits in many datasets-often winning wet handling and frequently matching or beating Hankook in wet braking (category wins: Goodyear 12 vs Hankook 10), even if a few tests swing the other way.
Practical takeaway: if you face real winters or want a tire that consistently “leans safe” on snow/ice while also saving fuel over the long run, the Goodyear is the more reassuring choice even if it gives away dry stopping distance. If your driving is predominantly dry/wet tarmac with only occasional light snow, and you want sharper dry-road stopping plus a lower purchase price, the Hankook is usually the smarter buy-just pay attention to the specific test notes about wet grip/braking in your size segment.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Kinergy 4S2: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 the better tire?
In the 25 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 15 times and the Kinergy 4S2 10 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Kinergy 4S2 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Kinergy 4S2?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 52 of the 88 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet handling course 0.9% faster across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 32 of the 45 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.2% shorter in the dry across 23 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 45 of the 66 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1% shorter on snow across 19 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 24.1% longer in the wear tests (7 tests) and had 5.9% lower rolling resistance (17 tests); the Kinergy 4S2 shed 4.1% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 7.6/10 for the Kinergy 4S2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 7.3/10 for the Kinergy 4S2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72. 78% of Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 owners would buy it again, against 74% for the Kinergy 4S2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 18 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 16 of them, by 13.5% 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 Kinergy 4S2 in 96 (14 to 20 inch). 60 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 Kinergy 4S2 B and C.
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