Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian Seasonproof 2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 21
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and the Nokian Seasonproof 2 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 29.3% longer in the wear tests; the Seasonproof 2 stopped 4.9% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Nokian Seasonproof 2 if you drive in consistently wet climates, prioritize shorter wet/dry emergency stops, and want stronger aquaplaning resistance with good efficiency. Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if your priority is real winter traction (snow/ice) and longer tread life, and you're willing to accept notably weaker dry braking and (in ADAC) slightly higher fuel consumption.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Stronger true-winter performance in the shared ADAC data: shorter snow braking (11.3 m vs 12.3 m) and ice braking (20.3 m vs 22.2 m), plus higher snow traction (2547 N vs 2330 N)
- Better wear/longevity indicators in ADAC: higher predicted mileage (43,200 km vs 37,100 km) and lower abrasion (63 vs 72 mg/km/t)
- More confidence and composure in handling-led metrics in two tests: best wet handling in the SUV test (72.35 s vs 72.38 s) and best dry handling there too (72.59 s vs 73.17 s)
Where the Seasonproof 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking in the shared comparisons: wins dry braking and wet braking in all three tests (e.g., ADAC wet 32.4 m vs 34.2 m; TÜV wet 35.0 m vs 39.2 m)
- Clear aquaplaning advantage across tests, especially in ADAC (straight 91.9 vs 86.5 km/h; curved 3.9 vs 3.6 m/s²) and the SUV test (curved 8.01 vs 7.52 m/s²)
- Stronger overall wet-bias performance: described as the wet standout by ADAC and “best in wet overall” in the SUV test context
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 Seasonproof 2 at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Wet17 measurements | 4 | The Seasonproof 2 stopped 4.2% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 12 |
| Snow14 measurements | 8 | 6 | |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value8 measurements | 5 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 29.3% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.3 | 9.1/10 |
| Owner rating81 and 21 reviews | 82% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 2 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 2 points | 76% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +3.9% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 102 | 54 sizes made in both | 60 |
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 4 tests, 2025 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.
| Test | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Field | Seasonproof 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P6 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals | P5 of 5 | P1 of 5 | |
| Best SUV All Season Tires for 2025 | P3 of 7 | P1 of 7 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Seasonproof 2
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
Seasonproof 2
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
Seasonproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. 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.
| Measurement | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Seasonproof 2 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 133 | 4.9% | 126 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 71.5 | 1.6% | 72.69 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 123 | 4.2% | 118 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 77.65 | 0.2% | 77.83 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 7.6% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.55 | 1.7% | 11.75 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 51.3 | 3.3% | 53 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 18.2 | 7.4% | 19.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 65 | 2.8% | 66 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3.94 | 0.2% | 3.94 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 556 | 7.6% | 517 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 84.47 | 0.8% | 83.76 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.1 | 7.2% | 11.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 67 | 8.6% | 73 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 71.57 | 0.1 dB | 71.63 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 29,111 | 29.3% | 22,556 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.63 | 3.7% | 7.32 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.7 | 3.5% | 5.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 63 | 12.5% | 72 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 0.09 | 45.9% | 0.17 | 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 Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 70 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 97 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 62 | ||
| 73 | Value | 54 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 63 | ||
| 87 | Ice | 28 | ||
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 | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. 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.
Nokian Seasonproof 2
- 80%from 21 reviews
- 76%would buy again
- 80,950 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Nokian Seasonproof 2 highly, most often praising its strong wet grip and reassuring all-round safety, alongside a quiet, comfortable ride. Snow traction is also frequently highlighted as impressively winter-like for an all-season tire, with dry-road grip getting positive mentions too. A meaningful minority report mixed feelings about steering precision and stability at higher speeds, and around one in five owners mention fuel economy/rolling resistance not being as good as hoped.
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Low road noise (quiet motorway and around town)
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Very capable traction in snow for an all-season tire
- Steering feel can be a bit vague or not very direct
- Mixed stability at higher speeds (some report nervousness)
- Fuel economy/rolling resistance can be disappointing
Summarised by AI from 21 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 21 Seasonproof 2 reviewsAfter installing the Seasonproof 1 and being happy with it, I decided to put on the Seasonproof 2 and it has improved a lot... good performance in water, they provide safety and are very comfortable... they are not sports tires, but in water they provide safety... I don't know how they perform in snow... silent just like the Seasonproof 1... happy ☺ so far good wear.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 102 sizes of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 60 of the Seasonproof 2, 54 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 60 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 54 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 42 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B87%C13% | A83%B17% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C47%B29%A21%D4% | B90%C10% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B99%A1% | 68-72 dB B69%A31% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 252 of 252 | 78 of 78 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) | Nokian SeasonProof (2020) |
| 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) | Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 3.9% 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.
Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Nokian's new Seasonproof 2 sit in the same “premium-touring all-season” space, but they chase that goal with noticeably different priorities. Across three shared tests (from small hatchback sizing in 185/65 R15 to SUV fitment in 235/55 R18), the data consistently shows Nokian leaning hard into wet-road safety and aquaplaning resistance, while Goodyear tends to trade some dry/wet stopping performance for stronger true-winter capability and longevity.
The headline pattern is simple: if your all-season life is dominated by rain and standing water, Seasonproof 2 keeps winning the critical safety metrics (dry braking, wet braking and straight aquaplaning in all three comparisons). If you regularly drive in real winter conditions-or you value long tread life and a quieter, comfort-led feel-Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 keeps making a strong case, particularly in ADAC's winter-focused measurements (snow traction, snow/ice braking) and in wear.
Conclusion
Across the shared results, Nokian Seasonproof 2 is the more consistently “safe in the wet” tire, repeatedly delivering shorter braking and higher aquaplaning thresholds. In ADAC 2026 it beat the Goodyear in dry braking (41.5 m vs 44.4 m) and wet braking (32.4 m vs 34.2 m), while also improving straight aquaplaning (91.9 vs 86.5 km/h). The same story repeats in the TÜV 2025 set (35.0 m vs 37.9 m dry braking; 35.0 m vs 39.2 m wet braking) and the SUV test, where Nokian again edges braking and clearly leads in aquaplaning. If your roads are frequently wet, or you want the newest-generation wet performance, Nokian's advantage is both consistent and practically meaningful.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's counterpunch is winter assurance and ownership costs over time. In ADAC it was the winter specialist: best snow braking (11.3 m vs 12.3 m), best snow traction (2547 N vs 2330 N) and best ice braking (20.3 m vs 22.2 m), while also projecting notably higher mileage (43,200 km vs 37,100 km) and lower abrasion (63 vs 72 mg/km/t). The trade-off is that Goodyear's dry braking is repeatedly the weak point, and ADAC also flags it as relatively “thirsty” on fuel (5.7 vs 5.5 l/100 km). Practical takeaway: Seasonproof 2 is the smarter pick for wet-climate safety and efficiency, while Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the better fit for drivers who genuinely face snow/ice and want longer wear-even if that means accepting longer stopping distances on dry roads.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Seasonproof 2: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Nokian Seasonproof 2 the better tire?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and the Nokian Seasonproof 2 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Seasonproof 2?
The Seasonproof 2 led 12 of the 17 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.2% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 4-4 between the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and the Seasonproof 2.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 8 of the 14 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 29.3% longer in the wear tests (2 tests); the Seasonproof 2 had 3.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 8.3/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 8.8/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. 78% of Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 owners would buy it again, against 76% for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 3.9% 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 Seasonproof 2 in 60 (15 to 20 inch). 54 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 Seasonproof 2 A and B.
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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.
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