Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

34

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

14th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 - Official Image

Across 34 tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a consistently top-tier all-season tire with standout wet handling/grip, balanced winter capability, and competitive efficiency and wear. It has multiple overall wins (ADAC 2024 & 2025; several Auto Bild/Promobil/AZ tests) and frequent top-three finishes, underlining strong all-round performance and drivability. Its recurring weakness is dry braking versus class bests, which occasionally drags dry scores despite often excellent dry handling feel.
In wet conditions it is repeatedly among the fastest in handling and near the front in braking and aquaplaning; in snow it is reliably upper-mid to strong with several podiums. Rolling resistance and wear are often class-leading, adding value. Outlier poor results appear when benchmarked against pure summer tires or in specific summer-focused tests, but within all-season comparisons the pattern remains consistently positive.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st wet handling and 1st wet circle in 2024 Promobil Camper (Test 15)
    • 2nd wet handling and 2nd wet circle in 2024 Auto Zeitung winter/all-season (Test 9)
    • Top 3 wet handling and 3rd wet braking in 2023 Tire Reviews (Test 20)
    • 3rd wet braking and 4th curved aquaplaning in 2021 Auto Bild full test (Test 26)
    • 3rd wet handling and 4th wet circle in 2023 Auto Bild full test (Test 18)
  • Dry Handling / Driving Dynamics Strong
    • 1st dry handling in 2024 AutoBild Camper 235/55 R17 (Test 11)
    • 1st dry handling in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 225/45 R17 (Test 25)
    • 2nd dry handling in 2023 Tire Reviews 195/65 R15 (Test 20)
    • 2nd dry handling in 2023 Auto Zeitung (Test 17)
  • Snow Performance Moderate
    • 2nd snow braking and 2nd snow traction in 2023 Auto Bild full test (Test 18)
    • Top-5 across snow braking/traction/handling in 2023 Tire Reviews (Test 20)
    • 3rd snow braking and strong snow metrics in 2024 Promobil Camper (Test 15)
    • 2nd snow traction in 2024 AutoBild Camper 235/55 R17 (Test 11)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st straight and curved aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild (Test 23)
    • 2nd curved aquaplaning in 2023 Auto Bild (Test 18)
    • 2nd curved aquaplaning and strong straight aqua in 2021 Auto Bild (Test 26)
  • Wear / Efficiency Strong
    • 1st wear and 1st abrasion in 2025 ADAC (Test 2)
    • 1st wear in 2024 ADAC (Test 13)
    • Top-2 wear and top-2 rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild (Test 32)
    • Rolling resistance 1st in 2025 Auto Bild Camper Van test (Test 3)
  • Overall Awards / Consistency Strong
    • Overall 1st in 2025 ADAC (Test 2)
    • Overall 1st in 2024 ADAC (Test 13)
    • Overall 1st in 2024 Promobil Camper (Test 15)
    • Overall 1st in 2023 Auto Zeitung (Test 17)
    • Overall wins in 2020 Auto Bild full (Test 32) and 2020 Tire Reviews (Test 34)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 10th/16 dry braking (+12.6%) in 2025 ADAC despite overall win (Test 2)
    • 13th/17 dry braking (+18.9%) in 2024 AutoBild full (Test 10)
    • 15th/18 dry braking (+16.1%) in 2023 Auto Bild full (Test 18)
    • Repeated bottom positions in Sport Auto tests: 2024 dry braking 5/8 (+18.1%) and 2022 8/8 (+19.6%) (Tests 6, 22)
  • Summer-Only Comparisons vs. Summer Tires Moderate
    • Last overall 14/14 in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet summer-focused test (Test 5)
    • 6/6 across dry/wet metrics vs five summer tires in 2024 Sport Auto summer test (Test 16)
  • Noise/Comfort Variability Minor
    • Noise 12/16 in 2025 ADAC (Test 2)
    • Noise 9/17 in 2024 AutoBild full (Test 10)
    • Noise 8/12 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV (Test 8)
  • Straight-line Aquaplaning Variability Minor
    • 8/11 straight aqua (+11.8%) in 2025 Auto Bild Camper (Test 3)
    • 10/17 straight aqua (+6.3%) in 2024 AutoBild full (Test 10)
    • 8/10 straight aqua (+6.9%) in 2024 AZ winter/all-season (Test 9)
Performance Over Time

Test History

3
of 5
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report

2025
Winner: Hankook iON FlexClimate

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 delivered competent performance in wet and snow conditions but was ultimately held back by its performance on dry roads. Its strongest characteristic was its late...
Strong:
Wet Circle
Weak:
Dry Braking
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of 16
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2025

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 just misses a "good" rating for driving safety due to weaknesses on dry roads, but its very strong environmental performance secures a good overall grade. In summ...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Abrasion, Wear
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of 11
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-3 achieves a "good" rating as a well-balanced tire across all disciplines. Its low rolling resistance contributes to high fuel-saving potential, and it delivers short ...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
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of 9
Best SUV All Season Tires for 2025 Highly Rec.

2025
Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is just as I remember it. It was was great in dry handling, though not the best in dry braking, the best in wet handling and very good wet braking, though again ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

Cold wet roads are the "mother's go-to" for the Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3. The Goodyear gets lost in all other road conditions and temperatures. As soon as the wet road gets a little warmer, th...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua
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5
of 8
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Good.
Weak:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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5
of 7
2024 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

The Goodyear dropped to fifth place, down from first in last year's 17-inch test. It won two key tests - snow braking by a small margin and wet handling, where it showed good steering precision and...
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5
of 12
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Good.
Strong:
Snow Braking, Curved Aquaplaning
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of 10
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test

2024

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 achieves the fastest lap time in dry conditions, thanks to its high grip levels and excellent handling. It delivers strong results across the board. In wet condit...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling
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4
of 17
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

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3
of 14
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Traction, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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6
of 37
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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1
of 16
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2024

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 tire shows mixed performance across different conditions. On dry roads, particularly in summer temperatures, it lacks precision in steering response and could imp...
Strong:
Noise, Tire Weight, Wear, Curved Aquaplaning
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of 13
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

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of 8
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test

2024

Safe in all seasons – the test winner!.
Strong:
Snow Circle, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise
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6
of 6
2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

On dry surfaces: quiet, stable during lane changes, comfortable. Insufficient grip in wet conditions.
Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 9
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test

2023

Consistent strong performance across all criteria. No compromises required. Test winner.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise
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6
of 18
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Tire Weight, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Traction
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12
of 35
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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of 12
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

In second place overall just 0.2% ahead of the Hankook was the Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3. Like with the Hankook, the Goodyear was a solid product in the dry, the best around the wet handling la...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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of 4
2023 TUV Report All Season Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

The Vector 4Seasons Gen3 demonstrated a balanced performance across different conditions. It achieved 1st place in the snow circle test and performed relatively well in other tests, although it ran...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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5
of 8
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Good.
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Price
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1
of 17
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2022

Exemplary.
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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6
of 37
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

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3
of 10
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen 3 had a poor result in the Tire Reviews all season test last year, but that was certainly an outlier rather than the rule, and now the tire is back exactly where it ...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Price
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1
of 18
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2021

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning
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3
of 34
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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5
of 11
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was a tire with mixed fortunes. It performed well in nearly all tests, however an unusually long dry and wet braking result meant the tire could only finish in fi...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
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of 9
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Strong in the wet and dry, safe in the snow, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is highly recommended, and particularly efficient with fuel.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling - Cool, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling - Cool
Weak:
Snow Braking, Straight Aqua
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2
of 6
2020 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

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3
of 13
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Strong:
Snow Traction
Weak:
Price
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1
of 16
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2020

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wear
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4
of 33
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

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1
of 11
2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2020

The new Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3 earns a win in its first test, proving to have the most rounded ability of all the all season tires included.
Strong:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
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