Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

28

Tests Completed

2^nd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 28 tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 delivers consistently excellent all-season performance with an average overall position of 2 and multiple test wins. Its standout traits are wet grip and balanced winter capability, frequently topping wet braking/handling and regularly placing near the front in snow tests. It also shows solid wear and efficiency results. The primary trade-off is dry braking, where it repeatedly lags the best, though overall dry balance is usually acceptable. In mixed-condition comparisons (including against summer and winter references), it often wins or places on the podium thanks to its strong wet/winter blend.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2017 Auto Zeitung (54.1 m, 1/11)
• 1st place wet braking and 2nd wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild 225/50 R17
• 2nd place wet braking and 3rd wet handling in 2017 Auto Bild 205/55 R16
• 2nd place wet braking and 2nd wet handling in 2018 AMS
• 3rd place wet braking in 2018 Auto Bild (46.2 m, 3/12); 2nd wet handling
Snow/Ice Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow handling in 2019 Auto Bild (56.9 km/h, 1/11) and 2nd snow braking (23.6 m, 2/12)
• 2nd snow braking in 2017 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (17.4 m, 2/12) and 4th snow handling
• 3rd snow braking and 2nd snow handling in 2017 Auto Bild 225/50 R17
• Snow braking/handling praised in 2016 ACE (behaved like a winter tire in snow)
• 3rd ice braking in 2020 ADAC SUV (+12.5% from best)
Overall Test Results/Awards Strong Details
• Test wins: 2019 Auto Express (1/11), 2018 Auto Bild (1/12), 2018 '7 of the best' (1/10), 2017 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (1/12), 2017 Auto Bild 225/50 R17 (1/10 tie), 2016 Auto Express (1/6), 2016 GF (1/11), 2015 Auto Bild (1/10), 2015 L'Argus (1/5)
• Average overall position: 2 across 28 tests
Wear and Efficiency Moderate Details
• Wear: 3rd/10 in 2019 Auto Bild (64,100 km, +9.5% from best)
• Rolling resistance: 2nd/11 in 2017 Auto Zeitung (7.87 kg/t, +1.3% from best); multiple top-5 RR results (2017/2018/2019 tests)
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• Straight aquaplaning 2nd/12 in 2017 Auto Bild (73.2 km/h, +0.3% from best)
• Top-5 straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild (5/12, +5.2% from best) and 2018 AMS (3/9, +14% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• Last in dry braking in 2016 Auto Express (article: finished last)
• 44.6 m (10/12, +14.4% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild
• 44.4 m (15/31, +12.4% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild overview
• 44.3 m (8/9, +24.1% from best) in 2018 AMS
• 48.2 m (6/8, +30.3% from best) in 2020 ADAC SUV
Dry Handling/Overall Dry Balance Moderate Details
• Dry handling mid-to-lower: 9/12 in 2018 Auto Bild (+3.3% from best)
• 6/9 in 2018 AMS (+2.9% from best)
• 10/12 in 2019 Auto Bild (+3.5% from best)
• Articles repeatedly note it is not ideal in the dry (2016/2019 tests)
Price/Value Sensitivity Minor Details
• Higher price positions: 8/10 in 2019 Auto Bild; 7/9 in 2018 AZ (+69% from best)
• Value scores mid-pack: 5/12 in 2017 Auto Bild; 5/10 in 2018/2019 Auto Bild summaries
Noise/Comfort Variability Minor Details
• Noise 8/12 in 2018 Auto Bild (72.7 dB, +3.3% from best)
• Mixed: 1/9 in noise in 2018 AZ, but 6/11 in 2017 AZ (+1.4% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Strong:
Wet Braking

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