Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Nokian Seasonproof 2
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 5
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 21
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 5 times and the Seasonproof 2 not once. The Vector All Season 4 had 7.5% lower rolling resistance; the Seasonproof 2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.4% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 for the best all-round safety envelope-especially if you see real winter conditions, want dependable handling, and care about efficiency. Consider the Nokian Seasonproof 2 if your priority is wet handling and aquaplaning resistance in a mostly mild climate, and you can accept weaker snow performance and higher rolling resistance.
Where the Vector All Season 4 is stronger
- Consistently higher overall performance: ahead in all four shared tests (including two outright wins: 1/12 and 1/10)
- Shorter braking distances in dry and wet across the data (e.g., wet 43.4 m vs 44.9 m; dry 37.9 m vs 39.6 m in the 30-set braking test)
- Stronger winter capability: repeatedly better snow traction/braking/handling (e.g., +19.75% traction in the SUV test: 4044 N vs 3377 N)
Where the Seasonproof 2 is stronger
- Wet-dynamics specialist: wins wet handling tests and is described as best-in-wet (away from braking) in the Auto Bild Allrad report
- Stronger straight-line aquaplaning resistance in 3/3 measured comparisons (e.g., 100 vs 96.5 km/h; 87.14 vs 85.18 km/h; 86.9 vs 84.3 km/h)
- Often competitive in wet braking (including a win in Die Reifentester: 30.3 m vs 30.9 m) and strong lateral wet grip
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 All Season 4 vs Seasonproof 2 at a glance
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | Gap | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 10 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 0 |
| Wet21 measurements | 10 | The Seasonproof 2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.4% higher speed (4 tests) | 11 |
| Snow15 measurements | 15 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 4.6% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 8 | The Vector All Season 4 was 0.5 dB quieter (3 tests) | 0 |
| Value6 measurements | 5 | The Vector All Season 4 had 7.5% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 1 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Vector All Season 4 by 0.6 | 9.1/10 |
| Owner rating5 and 21 reviews | 86% | The Vector All Season 4 by 6 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Vector All Season 4 by 4 points | 76% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +8.3% | The Vector All Season 4 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 52 | 24 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 5 tests in 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 All Season 4 | Field | Seasonproof 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P4 of 30 | P10 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P1 of 12 | P6 of 12 | |
| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P1 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P2 of 9 | P7 of 9 |
Performance profile
17 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 All Season 4
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 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Vector All Season 4
Seasonproof 2
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 All Season 4
Seasonproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 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.
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| 125 | 3.7% | 130 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 93.35 | 2.9% | 96.11 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66.2 | 2.5% | 64.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 23.5% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 132 | 1.7% | 135 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.19 | 0.5% | 66.84 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.7 | 0.7% | 49.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 13% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.58 | 1.1% | 13.47 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.1 | 1.4% | 53.9 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.2 | 2.6% | 9.5 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88 | 4.6% | 93 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.96 | 11.2% | 4.46 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 630 | 15.4% | 542 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65.63 | 2% | 66.98 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.8 | 3.2% | 35.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.2% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.7 | 6.8% | 10.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.6% | scored | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 2.7% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.06 | 0.5 dB | 71.59 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38,774 | 2% | 38,028 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.44 | 7.5% | 8.05 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 229 | 27.5% | 316 | 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 All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
| Vector All Season 4 | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 97 | Dry | 70 | ||
| 100 | Wet | 97 | ||
| 89 | Comfort | 62 | ||
| 89 | Value | 54 | ||
| 97 | Snow | 63 | ||
| - | 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 All Season 4 | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 9.5 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 9.5 | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 1 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
- 86%from 5 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 3,352 milesdriven by reviewers
All 5 Vector All Season 4 reviewsI just got them on a Tesla model 3.
Consumption went up by 10-15wh/m but still very good. After 500 miles on motor way and city driving my average is at 195 wh/m. I'm a very efficient driver. The tires are more comfortable than my summer set but way too noisy for my liking.
My old Hankook Ion Evo were down to 2mm and gave me 180-186wh/m.
All this in 20C degree in the UK.
Haven't tried them on snow or ice. There was a heavy shower the other day and on purpose I went through a deep puddle on dual carriage wa with 50 mph and there was no aquaplaning at all.
The only reason I won't get them again is noise as I drive around 40k miles a year.
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: 52 sizes of the Vector All Season 4 and 60 of the Seasonproof 2, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 52 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 60 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 205/55 R16215/55 R17225/45 R17235/55 R17215/50 R18215/55 R18225/40 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18235/45 R18235/50 R18235/55 R18and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B52%A48% | A83%B17% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C29%D4%A3% | B90%C10% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B96%A4% | 68-72 dB B69%A31% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 102 of 102 | 78 of 78 |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Nokian SeasonProof (2020) |
| Awards | - | 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 All Season 4 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 8.3% 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.
Previous generation: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian Seasonproof 2 (4 shared tests)
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 comparison pits two premium-touring all-season tires with very different priorities: the Goodyear Vector All Season 4, a new pattern that repeatedly lands at or near the top of group tests, versus the Nokian Seasonproof 2, a tire that often shines in wet grip but can be more specialized (and more size/vehicle sensitive) than its badge suggests.
Across four shared 2026 tests in popular sizes (225/45 R17, 225/55 R18 SUV fitment, and 225/40 R18), the headline is consistency versus contradiction. Goodyear dominates overall rankings (1st, 1st, 2nd, 4th) and builds its results on balanced dry/wet performance plus notably strong snow ability and low rolling resistance. Nokian's best moments come in wet handling and aquaplaning resistance, but those strengths are frequently offset by weaker snow metrics and less convincing dry-road behavior-especially in the 225/40 R18 tests where stability and response were criticised.
Conclusion
On the evidence of these shared tests, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the more complete all-season tire and the safer “one set does everything” choice. It beats the Nokian in every shared overall ranking (4/30 vs 10/30; 1/12 vs 6/12; 1/10 vs 9/10; 2/9 vs 7/9) and repeatedly posts shorter stopping distances in both dry and wet. The braking gaps are meaningful in real driving: for example, in the 30-tire braking test Goodyear stops 1.7 m shorter in the wet (43.4 m vs 44.9 m) and 1.7 m shorter in the dry (37.9 m vs 39.6 m), and it extends that advantage across all sizes.
Where the Seasonproof 2 makes its case is heavy-rain security at speed: it wins straight aquaplaning in three of the shared tests (e.g., 100 vs 96.5 km/h in the Auto Bild Allrad test) and is repeatedly among the very best for wet handling feel/pace. But it also carries clear trade-offs-most notably snow performance (bottom group for traction/braking in the SUV test, and last on snow traction in multiple 225/40 R18 tests) and higher rolling resistance (e.g., 8.0 vs 6.58 kg/t in Auto Bild Allrad). The practical takeaway: choose the Goodyear if you want the broadest safety margin across seasons; choose the Nokian primarily if your winters are mild and your biggest concern is standing water and wet-cornering grip.
Vector All Season 4 vs Seasonproof 2: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 or the Nokian Seasonproof 2 the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 5 times and the Seasonproof 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector All Season 4 or the Seasonproof 2?
The Seasonproof 2 led 11 of the 21 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.4% higher speed across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector All Season 4 led 10 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector All Season 4 led 15 of the 15 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector All Season 4 had 7.5% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 9.5/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 8.3/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Vector All Season 4 was 0.5 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 8.8/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. 80% of Vector All Season 4 owners would buy it again, against 76% for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Vector All Season 4 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 8.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector All Season 4 is made in 52 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Seasonproof 2 in 60 (15 to 20 inch). 24 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector All Season 4 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Seasonproof 2 A and B.
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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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