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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

All Season Passenger Car 12 shared tests
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
TR Score
8.6/10
Owners say
73% · 46
Head to head 2-9 wins in 12 shared tests, 1 level 2020-2026 · 5 publications
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
TR Score
9.4/10
Owners say
82% · 81

In the 12 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 9 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO twice, with one level. The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 29.1% longer in the wear tests.

Data updated

Which should you buy?

Choose the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if you need a genuine all-season tire for regions with regular snow/ice (or you simply want the most balanced, best-value long-term package). Consider the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO mainly for mild-winter areas where wet/dry braking and efficiency matter most-but given its repeated winter weaknesses and the explicit ADAC 2026 “do not buy” guidance in 185/65 R15, it's the more conditional choice.

Where the Weather Control A005 EVO is stronger

  • Consistently shorter dry braking in every shared test (12/12 head-to-head wins), typically ~1-6% advantage
  • Often excellent wet braking, including standout results like ADAC 2026 (32.6 m vs 34.2 m) and best wet-concrete braking (38.7 m vs 39.0 m)
  • Frequently low rolling resistance / good fuel economy for an all-season (e.g., 5.6 vs 5.7 l/100 km in ADAC 2026; strong RR wins in several Auto Bild datasets)
Everything on the Weather Control A005 EVO

Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger

  • Best-in-class winter bias across the shared tests: strong snow braking/traction and leading ice braking where measured (e.g., ADAC 2026 snow traction 2547 N vs 2232 N; ice braking 20.3 m vs 22.5 m)
  • More rounded dynamic performance overall, frequently near the top for wet and dry handling and steering precision (reflected in 9 overall test wins)
  • Typically stronger aquaplaning resistance than the Bridgestone (wins most straight and curved aquaplaning comparisons in the dataset)
Everything on the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

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.

Weather Control A005 EVO vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 at a glance

Category Weather Control A005 EVO Gap Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Shared tests won12 shared tests 2 1 level 9
Dry22 measurements 15 The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (12 tests) 7
Wet41 measurements 18 The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 held 12.1% more grip in curved aquaplaning (5 tests) 22
Snow28 measurements 2 The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 15.7% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) 26
Ice1 measurement 0 1
Comfort11 measurements 3 6
Value16 measurements 9 The Weather Control A005 EVO had 4.2% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) 7
Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold 8.6/10 The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.8 9.4/10
Owner rating46 and 81 reviews 73% The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 9 points 82%
Would buy againshare of owners 62% The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 16 points 78%
Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices Cheaper The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 6 of 8 +4.7%
Sizes madeEU label registrations 82 62 sizes made in both 102

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 12 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.

Test Weather Control A005 EVO Field Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 2026 · 185/65 R15 P13 of 16 P6 of 16
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 2024 · 235/55 R17 P10 of 12 P3 of 12
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2022 · 195/55 R16 P15 of 15 P1 of 15
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 2022 · 195/55 R16 P1 of 35 P6 of 35
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 2022 · 225/45 R17 Tire Reviews test P5 of 10 P3 of 10
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2021 · 225/50 R17 P9 of 16 P1 of 16
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 2021 · 225/50 R17 P8 of 32 P3 of 32
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 2021 · 205/55 R16 Tire Reviews test P6 of 9 P5 of 9
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 2021 · 205/55 R16 P5 of 9 P3 of 9
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2020 · 215/60 R16 P3 of 11 P3 of 11
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2020 · 205/55 R16 P10 of 14 P1 of 14
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 2020 · 205/55 R16 P1 of 32 P4 of 32

Performance profile

20 measurements from the 12 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.

Dry BrakingDry Handling (s)Dry Handling (mph)Wet BrakingWet Braking - CoolWet Handling (s)Wet Handling (mph)Wet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow Traction (lbf)Snow HandlingSnow Handling (mph)Snow SlalomNoiseWearRolling ResistanceFuel Consumption

Where each is furthest ahead

Weather Control A005 EVO

Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

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 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.

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 Weather Control A005 EVO Gap Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Wins
125 7.3% 135 1-0
135 3.6% 140 12-0
77.3 0.9% 76.6 0-1
64.94 0.3% 64.74 0-3
58.6 = 58.6 2-3
146 2% 149 8-4
136 7.8% 148 2-0
127 0.8% 128 1-0
90.5 = 90.5 0-0
71.73 0.8% 71.06 1-2
45.2 1.2% 45.8 1-4
14.04 0.4% 13.94 2-1
50.2 2.3% 51.4 2-7
64.3 12.1% 67.1 1-4
89 6.2% 84 2-7
7.7 15.7% 6.32 0-2
627 8.5% 675 0-6
82.75 4.5% 78.39 0-3
29.2 4.4% 30.6 0-5
30.25 3.4% 29.22 0-1
13 13.2% 14.6 0-2
74 9.8% 67 0-1
scored 5.3% scored 0-1
70.74 0.2 dB 70.53 2-5
16,674 0.6% 16,771 1-0
27,414 29.1% 35,485 0-4
7.62 4.2% 7.97 6-2
5.55 2.5% 5.69 2-0
22 24.5% 16.6 0-1
62 1.6% 63 1-0

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 Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.

Tire Reviews Score by category
Weather Control A005 EVO Category Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
83Dry 65
91Wet 89
56Comfort 68
59Value 73
29Snow 81
16Ice 87

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

What owners rate
Weather Control A005 EVO Category Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
8.5Dry Grip 8.3
8.8Wet Grip 8.7
7.6Road Feedback 7.8
7.7Handling 8
5.5Wear 8.6
7.6Comfort 8.3
6.5Snow Grip 8.4
5.6Ice Grip 7.5

Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

  • 73%from 46 reviews
  • 62%would buy again
  • 372,134 milesdriven by reviewers

Overall, drivers report that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO delivers strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride, often feeling secure in cold-wet conditions and adequate in light snow. However, many note rapid wear and a marked drop-off in performance (especially wet grip) and rising noise as the tread wears. A subset also report tread block damage or delamination and a soft, somewhat vague steering feel. If you prioritize wet safety and comfort and accept shorter tread life, it can be a solid choice.

  • excellent wet grip
  • strong aquaplaning resistance
  • comfortable/quiet ride
  • secure handling in cold/wet
  • rapid tread wear/short longevity
  • performance and wet grip deteriorate noticeably as they wear
  • increased road noise with mileage

Summarised by AI from 43 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.

These tires have been fitted to my Toyota Rav4 for the last few years.
I choose Bridgestones over the Cross climates for the comfort, wet performance and lower rolling resistance.
Good-
Assured in the wet and dry, very comfortable, not found the limit of grip yet.
Bad-
Tires started cracking around the tread blocks within 12months, louder than expected on the road, snow performance best described as lacking (short of what I'd expected).
Verdict-
Wouldn't buy again, would pick quieter tires next time with better cold weather performance.
60% Toyota RAV4 235/55 R18 10,000 miles March 12, 2024
All 46 Weather Control A005 EVO reviews

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.

Almost perfect tires that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.

89% Hyundai Ioniq 225/45 R17 50,000 miles October 18, 2026
All 81 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviews

Sizes, EU label and lineage

From the EU label registrations for each tire: 82 sizes of the Weather Control A005 EVO and 102 of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 62 of them made in both.

Category Weather Control A005 EVO Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Season All Season All Season
Sizes made 82 sizes, 15 to 21 inch 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch
Made in both 62 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16and 50 more
EU label wet grip A94%B4%C3% B87%C13%
EU label rolling resistance C86%B7%A6% C47%B29%A21%D4%
EU label noise 70-72 dB B99%A1% 69-73 dB B99%A1%
Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes 109 of 109 252 of 252
On the market since 2020 -
Replaced Bridgestone Weather Control A005 (2018) Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021)
Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 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 6 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 4.7% 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.

This is a comparison between two well-known premium all-season touring tires that approach the “four seasons” brief from noticeably different angles: the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO tends to chase short braking distances and efficiency, while the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is repeatedly positioned by testers as the more winter-capable, more rounded all-rounder.

Across 12 shared professional tests (spanning small passenger-car sizes like 185/65 R15 through to larger fitments), the pattern is consistent: Bridgestone frequently tops the braking charts on dry roads (12/12 head-to-head wins in dry braking here) and often looks strong in wet braking too, but it gives away a lot of ground in snow/ice traction, snow handling, and usually aquaplaning resistance. Goodyear, by contrast, tends to be the tire that keeps you covered when conditions get messy-especially in winter-while still remaining competitive on wet and dry handling.

Conclusion

If you want the most dependable “true” all-season behavior, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the clear overall pick in this dataset. It wins 9 of the 12 shared overall test outcomes and repeatedly leads the winter metrics: for example in the 2026 ADAC test it stops meaningfully shorter on snow (11.3 m vs 12.9 m) and ice (20.3 m vs 22.5 m), and it pulls far harder in snow traction (2547 N vs 2232 N). It also tends to combine that winter edge with strong wet/dry handling and significantly better longevity in multiple Auto Bild tests (e.g., 72,680 km vs 48,575 km in 2020; 62,095 km vs 48,420 km in 2022; 50,455 km vs 36,578 km in 2021), which improves real-world running costs even when purchase price is similar.

The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's strongest argument is braking and efficiency. It repeatedly delivers shorter dry braking distances (often by ~1-6%) and is frequently competitive in wet braking too (8 head-to-head wet-braking wins here), plus it commonly posts lower rolling resistance/fuel use in these tests. However, the trade-off is hard to ignore: snow traction and snow handling are consistently weaker (0 wins in snow traction and snow handling in the category summary), and recent commentary is blunt-ADAC 2026 places it 13th of 16 and advises against buying it in that size, describing it as an ageing design whose wet strengths can't compensate for poor winter-road performance.

Practical takeaway: Bridgestone's A005 EVO can make sense mainly for milder climates where snow is rare and you value short braking and efficiency, but it's a risky “one-tire-for-everywhere” choice if you see real winter. Goodyear's Gen 3 is the safer, more complete all-season solution-especially when you factor in winter capability and wear.

Weather Control A005 EVO vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: your questions

Is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO or the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 the better tire?

In the 12 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 9 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO twice, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.

Which is better in the wet, the Weather Control A005 EVO or the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?

The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 22 of the 41 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 12.1% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 5 tests.

Which is better in the dry?

The Weather Control A005 EVO led 15 of the 22 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 12 tests.

Which is better in snow?

The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 26 of the 28 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 15.7% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.

Which lasts longer and costs less to run?

The Weather Control A005 EVO had 4.2% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) and used 2.5% less fuel (2 tests); the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 29.1% longer in the wear tests (4 tests). Owners rate wear 5.5/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Which is quieter and more comfortable?

Owners rate comfort 7.6/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

What do owners say?

Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. 62% of Weather Control A005 EVO owners would buy it again, against 78% for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Which is more expensive?

In the 8 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 4.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.

Are they available in the same sizes?

The Weather Control A005 EVO is made in 82 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 102 (14 to 22 inch). 62 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Weather Control A005 EVO is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 B and C.

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