Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

28

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 9
2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Strong:
Wet Braking
3
of 12
2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate Plus

Good.
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
3
of 8
2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

5
of 31
2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005

3
of 8
2018 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2018
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

A good all round performance, very strong in the wet, and quietest tire on test.
1
of 12
Strong:
Wet Handling
3
of 27
2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout

2018
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005

2
of 9
2018 AMS All Season Tire Test

2018
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Price
3
of 11
2018 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2018
Winner: Nexen N Blue 4 Season

2
of 12
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Good.
Weak:
Dry Braking
1
of 9
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tire Test

2018

The Vector 4 Season Gen-2 proves to be the strongest all season tire in the wet, but can't match the Crossclimate or summer tires in the dry. An excellent all round performance otherwise.
Strong:
Noise, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
2
of 6
New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tire Performance

2017
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate Plus

Strong all-rounder with best performance on wet and snowy roads at new and 4 mm. Average dry grip to start with, but improves as the tire wears. Low rolling resistance, and a good price to wear rat...
2
of 10
2017 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2017
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate Plus

1
of 12
Strong:
Snow Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
2
of 11
2017 All Season VS Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Strong:
Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
1
of 10
Strong:
Snow Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
1
of 6
2016 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2016

A fine all rounder that's really safe in the wet and snow.
1
of 4
2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test

2016

A well balanced tire. A little understeer in the snow, good dynamics in the wet, good dry cornering but slightly weak under dry braking. An excellent winter bias all season tire with low rolling re...
2
of 10
2016 AutoBild All Season Tire Test

2016
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate

Good
4
of 7
2016 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2016
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate

2
of 10
2016 ACE All Season Tire Test

2016
Winner: Nokian WeatherProof

An equal to the winter tire in almost all areas, the Goodyear is a great choice for extremely cold and snowy climates
1
of 5
2015 French All Season Tire Test

2015

Joint top with the Nokian WeatherProof, the gen-2 version of the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons is an excellent all round tire. The Goodyear was weaker than the Nokian in the snow, but better in the wet.
2
of 8
2015 AZ All Season Tire Test

2015
Winner: Nokian WeatherProof

2
of 6
2015 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2015
Winner: Nokian WeatherProof

The second generation of the multi test-winning Goodyear Vector 4Season focused on improving the wet ability of the tire, and judging by this test they've been successful. The Goodyear won the wet ...