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Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

Premium Touring All Season Winter rated

Replaced by the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV Replaces the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV

The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is a Premium Touring All Season tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 9 owner reviews 89% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 3 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P5 of 10 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Dry, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 226,500miles driven
  • 3professional tests
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

8.6/10

Better than 73% of all-season tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 9 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 1 publication · 2018-2019 72% 88%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 80% 86% 12%
Combined 73% 8.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 92% 30% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 41% 24% 3
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 52% 22% 3
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 13% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 20% 7% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 59% 5% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 77% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 70% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 25% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 91% of the test figure. The other 9% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2019 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/65 R17 P5 / 10
  2. 2019 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19 P4 / 7
  3. 2018 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18 P1 / 8
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

3 Tests
1 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
5th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182019

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20192019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/65 R17P5 / 10
20192019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19P4 / 7
20182018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18P1 / 8

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range7 sizes available

215-255Width45-65Profile16-19Rim98-108 H-WLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 7 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes235/65 R17235/55 R19225/45 R17235/60 R17235/45 R18215/55 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV stops 2.9% shorter than premium rivals, 9.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 92/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 9 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV stops 4.5% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.6% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 41/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 9 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV stops 4.8% shorter than premium rivals, 2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 36.8% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 0.2% worse than premium rivals, 2.4% worse than mid-range rivals and 36% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 52/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the snow from 9 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV's rolling resistance is 6.7% higher than premium rivals, 5.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.2% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV last?
Based on test and owner data, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is expected to last around 25,583 miles (41,172 km).
More questions about the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV (7)
What is the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV 8.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV 6.9 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 26,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV again?
89% of owners say they would buy the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV replace?
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is the successor to the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV in Goodyear's range.
Has the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV been replaced?
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV has been replaced by the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV.
What sizes does the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV come in?
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is available in 14 sizes, ranging from 215-255/45-65 R16-19.
Owner Questions (1)
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Hi, We live in the Alpes Maritimes in the South of France and have a Land Rover Freelander 2 4x4. Show more Hi,
We live in the Alpes Maritimes in the South of France and have a Land Rover Freelander 2 4x4. We need a tire that will run mainly in the dry, but that can handle heavy rain and also ice and snow from time to time. This tire comes out top in the Auto Bild SUV All year test, but does badly in the snow and ice according to the ADAC all year test, which places Nexen N Blue All season top.

So what do I choose for a 4x4? I have never heard of Nexen. I hope you can help. Show less
June 3, 2018
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is excellent in the snow and ice, far exceeding a summer tire and on par with some winter tires. I would choose this tire over the Nexen.

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV averages 80%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.9. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 88% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Snow Grip 90%
  • Comfort 89%
  • Wet Grip 89%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Ice Grip 74%
  • Handling 73%
  • Wear 69%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 81%

“An all-season tire with overall good performance on all condition except propably summer dry braking which without being moderate, it could perform better. It wears quickly, if not quicker than other all season tires...”

  • Mazda CX30
  • 26,000 miles
Read full review → 1,006 found this helpful
Most critical 61%

“Generally a great tire but they're completely shot at the front and almost dead at the back within 16 months (10,500 km, almost all city driving). Granted they were on a fairly big and upright car so they've plenty of...”

  • Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription
  • 6,500 miles
Read full review → 1,055 found this helpful
Longest term 84%

“switched over to the Goodyear all seasons gen 2 tires on my Volvo xc60 after original tires worn out at 18000 miles. Goodyear fronts just replaced after 41000 miles! the 107 wall rating means they handle English...”

  • Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto
  • 41,000 miles
Read full review → 995 found this helpful

All 8 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
96%
Member
Initial Impressions

The goodyear vector 4 season gen 2 have been a great all round tire, they have served me well in 2 winters snow and ice with good traction and positive control and feed back. ideal for rural roads and living up a hill. They have been extremely good in wet conditions never loosing grip or feed back even when pushed fairly hard with spirited driving. In summer they have felt a touch soft but this is to be expected and given my Audi Q7 is the 2.5t etron with lots of torque they have still served up well. Towards the end of the life a touch of scuffing on the edges due to the heavy turn in on corners but at 30000 mile life I think a good all round tire and would happily buy again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 4
81%
Member
  • Mazda CX30
  • 215/55 R18
  • 26,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
An all-season tire with overall good performance on all condition except propably summer dry braking which without being moderate, it could perform better. It wears quickly, if not quicker than other all season tires surely a lot quicker than summer tires. The tread after 40K has a lot of chips at least in Greece climate. In this diameter I would consider Yokohama Geolandar CV 4S which seems more durable
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 10
Helpful 1,006
81%
Member
A really good tire on my Freelander 2 that has never let me down in a climate in S West France we we do get a fair amount of snow at times. I’ve found it to be very good in all conditions except ice which is tricky for any tire. My only reservations are 1) that I think the wear could be a little better and I’ve just replaced them pre winter with about 2.5mm tread remaining after 26k miles If it was summer I might have risked a few thousand more though. More significant is that as with my previous gen 1 version they became really quite noisy in the last third of their life, particularly on the rear. Good enough for me to be happy to have fitted the Gen3 version .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 960

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A "no dramas" tire, good comfort and low noise, very good wet grip and aquaplaning resistance. Good dry grip, heavy dry braking lacks positivity (i.e., you always stop where you expect, but pedal feel is poor). Wear is excellent, almost 30k miles and only just dropping to around 4mm (rotated once at 20k miles) which means they will be changed before this winter. Some tread damage during this year's heatwaves with small chunks missing near sipes, however this might be tracking related as well as heat build-up. Nothing to cause concern.

Snow performance is on par for an all season, good traction and braking with some hesitancy on turning. Can feel like its squirming on slush but that is consistent on ever all season or full winter I have driven. Very much more snow and ice performance than is really needed for the UK, unless you beach your car on a drift, you will always get home. (Tested in the Pennines on steep hills)
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 997
61%
Member
Generally a great tire but they're completely shot at the front and almost dead at the back within 16 months (10,500 km, almost all city driving). Granted they were on a fairly big and upright car so they've plenty of work to do but I have never had less wear out of four tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 1,055
84%
Member
switched over to the Goodyear all seasons gen 2 tires on my Volvo xc60 after original tires worn out at 18000 miles. Goodyear fronts just replaced after 41000 miles! the 107 wall rating means they handle English potholes far better than most. the rain and ice grip is good and snow is ok but obviously not as good as a pure snow tire. Had 4x4 's for many years and wouldn't fit any other tire now.

















This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 995
90%
Member
Live in Switzerland and have plenty of experience on snowy roads. The Vector Gen 2's performed just as well as a traditional winter tire (I have alwys had Conti TS series,). A no brainer for me - the cost savings of changing tires each summer/winter season will buy me a new set every 2 years!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 1,085
80%
Member
I previously had the gen 1 version of this tire on my Freelander 2. That tire was good in year 1 but in year 2 the 2 rears went a little out of shape and became noisey. The 2nd generation tire has been superb and living in rural SW France has been used in very hot summer conditions, on mountain tracks and in fairly deep snow. Braking and handling has been superb in the dry, wet, and on snow throughout the year and there has been no adverse noise with this tire. However with no difference in driving style they are on the tread wear markers at barely 20k miles when the 1st generation tires did 28k.
I've never got less than 25k out of any set of tires on this car since new, so the wear is the one disappointing thing.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 890
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