Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Hankook iON FlexClimate
The shared test data gives the Hankook a strong platform, with wins in both available comparisons: first place in the 2026 AutoBild all-season EV test and first place in the 2025 TÜV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV report. However, the details matter. The Hankook dominates braking, wet grip and aquaplaning resistance, while the Goodyear remains competitive in snow, comfort, noise, value and rolling resistance. This is less a case of one tire being poor and more a contrast between a proven all-rounder and a newer tire that appears particularly well matched to EV demands.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook iON FlexClimate | two |
While it might look like the Hankook iON FlexClimate is better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Comfortable ride quality, scoring better than the Hankook for subjective comfort in the AutoBild test
- Strong and consistent snow performance, including narrow wins in snow traction, snow handling and snow slalom in the 2026 AutoBild test
- Slightly better rolling resistance and value score in the AutoBild comparison
- Balanced all-season behaviour with no major seasonal weakness apart from dry braking
- Class-leading overall performance in both shared tests, winning 1st place twice
- Excellent dry braking, stopping 4.0 to 4.9 metres shorter than the Goodyear in the shared tests
- Superior wet safety, with clear wins in wet braking, wet handling, wet circle and aquaplaning resistance
- Very strong durability, achieving the longest projected wear figure in the 2026 AutoBild test at 54,560 km
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate stopped the vehicle in 10.03% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate was 1.51% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate stopped the vehicle in 7.34% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate was 1.2% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate was 1.52% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate floated at a 7.22% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate slipped out at a 6.59% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one snow braking tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate stopped the vehicle in 2.89% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate accelerated 1.96% faster than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook iON FlexClimate
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 0.92% better snow traction than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate was 4.76% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook iON FlexClimate
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.35% faster around a lap than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.05% faster through a slalom than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 8.75% more points than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 measured 0.28% quieter than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate was better during one wear tests. On average the Hankook iON FlexClimate is predicted to cover 4.4% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wear: Hankook iON FlexClimate
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 proved to have a 0.85% better value based on price/1000km than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Value: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 0.81% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook iON FlexClimate.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Driver Reviews
Across 67 reviews, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is widely described as a strong all-round all-season tire with standout wet-road confidence (aquaplaning resistance and wet grip/braking) and impressively capable snow traction for its category. Drivers also frequently praise its quiet, comfortable ride and generally strong tread life/value over high mileages. Minority complaints focus on higher rolling resistance (noticeable fuel economy drop for some) and a softer, less precise feel with longer dry braking-especially in warm weather or when driven hard.
Based on 72 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Hankook iON FlexClimate Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Hankook iON FlexClimate report outstanding all-weather performance, with especially strong dry and wet grip, short braking, very low noise, and a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride. Several users also praise its snow and ice traction for an all-weather tire. A minority note drawbacks: some EV drivers saw a noticeable drop in efficiency/range, and a few found dry grip/handling slightly below dedicated summer/performance tires. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most reviewers highly satisfied.
Based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 88%
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Previous tires were Pilot Sport 4
Tire is confidence inspiring. Grip is good and predictable. Noise level is lower than average, rid comfort is good. Can't say anything yet about wear.
They are quieter than the Pilot Sport. Comfort is better. Grip is slightly worse in the dry.
Very good overall tire so far. Can recommend it.
Conclusion
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 remains a very competent and proven all-season tire. Its strengths are comfort, slightly lower noise, competitive running cost, efficient rolling resistance in the AutoBild EV test, and dependable snow behaviour. In the 2026 AutoBild test it even edged the Hankook in snow traction, snow handling and snow slalom, although by small margins. Its main weakness is clear and repeated: dry braking, where it was consistently behind the Hankook.
For EV drivers, the Hankook looks like the more modern and better-optimised choice, combining high wet and dry grip with excellent durability. The Goodyear is still attractive for drivers who prioritise comfort, balanced winter capability and value, especially on conventional passenger cars. The practical takeaway is simple: choose the Hankook for maximum all-round safety and EV-specific performance; choose the Goodyear if comfort, proven year-round balance and cost control matter more than outright braking performance.
Key Differences
- The Hankook iON FlexClimate won both shared tests, finishing 1st in each, while the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 placed 4th of 10 in AutoBild and 3rd of 5 in the TÜV comparison.
- Dry braking is the clearest performance gap: Hankook stopped 4.0 metres shorter in the 2026 AutoBild test and 4.9 metres shorter in the 2025 TÜV test, giving it roughly a 9-11% advantage.
- Wet braking also favours the Hankook decisively, with stopping distances 3.4 metres shorter in AutoBild and 2.6 metres shorter in the TÜV report.
- Aquaplaning resistance is a major Hankook strength, particularly in the 2026 AutoBild test where it achieved 73.7 km/h in straight aquaplaning versus 66.4 km/h for the Goodyear.
- Snow performance is closer than the overall result suggests: the Goodyear slightly beat the Hankook in AutoBild snow traction, snow handling and snow slalom, while the Hankook led all snow categories in the TÜV report.
- The Goodyear has the edge in comfort, noise, value and rolling resistance in the AutoBild EV test, making it feel more refined and cost-conscious despite losing the main safety categories.
Overall Winner: Hankook iON FlexClimate
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook iON FlexClimate has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.
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