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Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Test Results

Tested 2015 to 2020 8 publications

Tested 28 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 has taken 11 test wins with an average finish of 2nd. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 83% of the field across 10 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 30% across 10 tests.

  • 28Independent tests
  • 11Test wins
  • 26Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 83%Field beaten on average
  • 8Publications
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

28 tests, 2015 to 2020

0%50%100%201520162017201820192020Average 83%2015 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2015): P2 of 6, Beat 80% of the field2015 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2015): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2015 AZ All Season Tire Test (2015): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2015 French All Season Tire Test (2015): P1 of 5, Beat 100% of the field2016 GF All Season Tire Test (2016): P1 of 11, Beat 100% of the field2016 ACE All Season Tire Test (2016): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2016 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2016): P4 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2016 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2016): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test (2016): P1 of 4, Beat 100% of the field2016 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2016): P1 of 6, Beat 100% of the field2017 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2017): P1 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2017 All Season VS Winter Tire Test (2017): P2 of 11, Beat 80% of the field2017 All Season Tire Test (2017): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2017 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2017): P2 of 8, Beat 86% of the fieldNew VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tire Performance (2017): P2 of 6, Beat 80% of the field2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tire Test (2018): P1 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test (2018): P2 of 12, Beat 73% of the field2018 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2018): P3 of 9, Beat 75% of the field7 of the best all season tires (2018): P1 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2018 AMS All Season Tire Test (2018): P2 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout (2018): P3 of 27, Beat 92% of the field2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2018 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2018): P3 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview (2019): P5 of 31, Beat 87% of the field2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019): P1 of 11, Beat 90% of the field2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire Test (2019): P3 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2019): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tire Test (2020): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
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  • Average 83%
The latest test

2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tire Test P2 of 7

Strong: Wet Braking Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Record by discipline

Where the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 10 P8.6 of 12.6 30% -
Dry Handling 7 P7.4 of 10.7 33% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 10 P2.9 of 12.6 83% 3
Wet Handling 7 P3.6 of 10.7 74% -
Straight Aqua 7 P5.4 of 11 55% -
Snow
Snow Braking 7 P3 of 10.6 77% 1
Snow Handling 6 P3.8 of 10.8 72% 1
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Comfort
Noise 6 P4.2 of 10.8 69% 1
Value
Wear 3 P3.7 of 10.7 73% -
Value 3 P4.7 of 10.7 62% -
Rolling Resistance 8 P4.5 of 10.9 63% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Nokian WeatherProof 24 shared: 19 ahead, 4 behind 24 19 4 1 83%
Vredestein Quatrac 5 18 shared: 17 ahead, 1 behind 18 17 1 - 94%
Continental AllSeasonContact 14 shared: 7 ahead, 6 behind 14 7 6 1 54%
Michelin CrossClimate+ 13 shared: 5 ahead, 6 behind 13 5 6 2 45%
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 12 shared: 12 ahead, 0 behind 12 12 0 - 100%
Michelin CrossClimate 12 shared: 8 ahead, 3 behind 12 8 3 1 73%
Hankook Kinergy 4S 10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind 10 10 0 - 100%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 10 shared: 9 ahead, 1 behind 10 9 1 - 90%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind 8 6 2 - 75%
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Toyo Celsius 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Kumho Solus HA31 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Fulda MultiControl 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 5 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 5 1 3 1 25%
Maxxis All Season AP2 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Kleber Quadraxer 2 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Predecessor 9 2 11th 55%
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 This tire 28 11 2nd 83%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Successor 43 9 4th 66%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 28 tests. Updated September 10, 2025.

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

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (22 tests) and 45 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 11 of 22 tests 22 praise, 1 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 12 of 22 tests 16 praise, 3 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 5 of 22 tests 18 praise, 4 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 4 of 22 tests 12 praise, 3 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 7 of 22 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking weakness in 4 of 22 tests 1 praise, 6 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Cold-weather grip no test mentions it 7 praise, 0 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Puncture resistance no test mentions it 1 praise, 3 criticise of 45 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 28

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2020 1 test
2019 4 tests
P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/45 R17

Good.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow Handling WeakDry Braking WinnerMichelin CrossClimate+

2018 8 tests
P3 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

2018 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

A good all round performance, very strong in the wet, and quietest tire on test.

WinnerContinental AllSeasonContact

P2 of 9 Beat 75% of the field

2018 AMS All Season Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 225/45 R16

StrongWet BrakingWet Handling WeakDry Braking WinnerContinental AllSeasonContact

P1 of 9 Beat 75% of the field

2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

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.

StrongWet BrakingNoise WeakDry BrakingDry Handling

2017 5 tests
P2 of 6 Beat 80% of the field

New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tire Performance

Auto Bild 185/65 R15

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 ratio. Recommended.

WinnerMichelin CrossClimate+

P1 of 10 Beat 100% of the field

2017 All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

StrongWet BrakingStraight AquaSnow Braking

P2 of 11 Beat 80% of the field

2017 All Season VS Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 205/55 R16

StrongWet BrakingSnow BrakingRolling Resistance WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 860

2016 6 tests
P1 of 4 Beat 100% of the field

2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/60 R17

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 resistance

P2 of 10 Beat 89% of the field

2016 ACE All Season Tire Test

ACE 205/55 R16

An equal to the winter tire in almost all areas, the Goodyear is a great choice for extremely cold and snowy climates

WinnerNokian WeatherProof

2015 4 tests
P1 of 5 Beat 100% of the field

2015 French All Season Tire Test

205/55 R16

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.

P2 of 6 Beat 80% of the field

2015 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

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 tests, beating even the summer tire in wet braking, handling and on the wet circle, came close to the best in the dry, and was second overall in the snow. When combined with the best rolling resistance and second quietest ride, the Goodyear might actually be the best all season tire for the UK, where wet roads are more of an issue than snow.

WinnerNokian WeatherProof

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