Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 67% · 6
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 6 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ not once. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 for safety-first buyers, mixed climates with frequent rain/snow, and those wanting longer tread life. Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus for budget-minded drivers in milder regions prioritizing comfort and acceptable all-round performance over maximum wet/winter margins.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Class-leading wet grip and aquaplaning resistance (+5-38% in curved aquaplaning across tests)
- Stronger winter capability (shorter ice braking; better snow traction/handling)
- Higher mileage and lower abrasion (e.g., 60.7k vs 50.6k km at ADAC 2024)
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 Solus 4S HA32+ at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Solus 4S HA32+ |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 6 | 0 | |
| Dry9 measurements | 6 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 3 |
| Wet21 measurements | 20 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 held 32% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests) | 0 |
| Snow14 measurements | 11 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averaged a 2.3% higher speed on the snow handling course (3 tests) | 2 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort7 measurements | 5 | 1 | |
| Value14 measurements | 11 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 1.1 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating81 and 6 reviews | 82% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 15 points | 67% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 11 points | 67% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +33.4% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
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 6 tests, 2022 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 | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Field | Solus 4S HA32+ |
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| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P4 of 15 | P13 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P6 of 37 | P15 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P1 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P6 of 16 | P10 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P12 of 35 | P15 of 35 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 15 | P5 of 15 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Solus 4S HA32+
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. 5 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
Solus 4S HA32+
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.
Where owners rate each higher
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Solus 4S HA32+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6. 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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| 139 | 1% | 140 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.5 | 0.7% | 57.1 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 158 | 4.4% | 165 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 131 | 1.5% | 133 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.9 | 1.1% | 45.4 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.89 | 0.6% | 11.97 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49 | 7.9% | 45.5 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.4 | 32% | 8.6 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69 | 0.8% | 70 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 459 | 1.9% | 445 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 35.1 | 2.3% | 34.3 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.7 | 7.5% | 12.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61 | 4.6% | 64 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.18 | = | 72.2 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5,622 | 7.6% | 5,893 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34,996 | 14.1% | 30,684 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.37 | 3.5% | 8.69 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.41 | 0.1% | 5.4 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.6 | 15.3% | 19.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57 | 17.4% | 69 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 612 | 45.2% | 1,116 | 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 Solus 4S HA32+ 8.3 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 46 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 56 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 32 | ||
| 73 | Value | 41 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 74 | ||
| 87 | Ice | 69 | ||
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 | Solus 4S HA32+ | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 7.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 6.2 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 5.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6. 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.
Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
- 67%from 6 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 73,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally describe the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus as a good-value all-season tire aimed at relaxed, family-car driving, with strong confidence in cold/wet conditions and good resistance to aquaplaning. Comfort is often rated well, with predictable behavior when pushed moderately. The most consistent drawbacks are a less sporty/less communicative feel and some reports of instability or “float/drift,” plus a small fuel-economy penalty and occasional noise. One low-scoring outlier found the tire extremely unstable and unsafe in the wet and at motorway speeds.
- Good wet/cold grip and overall safety for calm driving
- Strong aquaplaning resistance
- Good value versus premium alternatives and far better than budget/Chinese brands
- Comfortable ride and predictable handling at normal speeds
- Not suited to fast/sporty or powerful-car driving; muted steering/braking feel
- Some reports of unsteady/floaty behavior (drift/fidgety feel)
- Higher rolling resistance leading to slightly worse fuel economy
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Solus 4S HA32+ reviewsBetter than Chinese brands but not even close to premium brands. Only for calm drive
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Solus 4S HA32+ |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| 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 33.4% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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 head-to-head pitches two popular all-season touring tires against each other: Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and Kumho's Solus 4S HA32 Plus. Both target year-round usability for everyday passenger cars, but the data from six shared professional tests show clear separation in critical safety domains.
Across 2022-2024 tests (ADAC, Auto Bild, large market overviews), the Goodyear consistently ranks higher overall (including a 1/16 at ADAC 2024) and dominates in wet grip and aquaplaning resistance-areas that most influence crash avoidance. The Kumho counters with competitive pricing and occasional dry advantages, positioning itself as a value-led option if ultimate wet/winter security isn't the top priority.
Conclusion
The Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the more complete all-season performer. It repeatedly stops shorter in the wet (e.g., 55.2 m vs 57.9 m; +4.7%), offers markedly better aquaplaning reserves (+8-31% straight/curved in 2024 ADAC), stronger snow traction/handling, lower rolling resistance in key tests, and better projected mileage and abrasion. These patterns translate into safer margins in rain and slush, more confidence in winter, and longer life.
The Solus 4S HA32 Plus provides agreeable comfort, competitive dry pace in some sizes (e.g., slight dry braking wins in 225/45 R17), and a clear upfront price advantage. However, it trails in aquaplaning, wet braking, and wear, and shows higher rolling resistance in multiple results. Choose Goodyear if you prioritize all-weather safety and longevity; choose Kumho if you're budget-focused, drive mainly in milder climates, and can accept reduced wet/winter headroom.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Solus 4S HA32+: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 6 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ 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 Solus 4S HA32+ 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Solus 4S HA32+?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 20 of the 21 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 32% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 6 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 11 of the 14 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 2.3% higher speed on the snow handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 3.5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 8/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 7/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6. 78% of Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 owners would buy it again, against 67% for the Solus 4S HA32+.
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 33.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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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
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