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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Test Results

Tested 2010 to 2015 4 publications

Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 11th.

  • 9Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 5Podium finishes
  • 11thAverage finish
  • 55%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons

9 tests, 2010 to 2015

0%50%100%201020112012201320142015Average 55%2010 European Winter Tire Test Part 2 (2010): P7 of 12, Beat 45% of the field2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2011): P12 of 12, Beat 0% of the field2011 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2011): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2012 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2012): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2013 54 Tire Braking Test (2013): P42 of 54, Beat 23% of the field2013 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2013): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2013 Winter Tire Buying Guide (2013): P3 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2014 All Season Tire Test (2014): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2015 Winter Tire Market Overview (2015): P28 of 51, Beat 46% 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
  • Third
  • Average 55%

Head-to-head record

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

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Hankook Optimo 4S 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Kleber Quadraxer 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Bridgestone A001 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Vredestein Quatrac 3 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind 3 2 0 1 100%
Michelin Alpin A4 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Nokian WR D3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 2 behind 3 0 2 1 0%

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 This tire 9 2 11th 55%
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Successor 28 11 2nd 83%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated September 15, 2025.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons shows a split profile: excellent in early all-season tests with multiple wins/podiums, but weak when judged purely as a winter or summer tire in larger comparative pools. Its strengths cluster around balanced, year-round capability and snow performance close to dedicated winters, while weaknesses appear in pure summer braking and in winter tests against premium dedicated winter tires, especially in larger sizes.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Winter Test Competitiveness versus Dedicated Winter Tires Strong
    Details
    • 12/12 in 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (225/45 R17)
    • 28/51 in 2015 Winter Tire Market Overview (mid-to-lower field)
  • Pure Summer Braking/Grip Moderate
    Details
    • 42/54 in 2013 54 Tire Braking Test (summer wet/dry braking)
  • Snow traction Minor in 1 of 5 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons (5 tests) and 59 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 handling strength in 4 of 5 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 5 tests 8 praise, 1 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow braking strength in 2 of 5 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 1 of 5 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Aquaplaning resistance strength in 2 of 5 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

Every test, newest first 9

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

2015 1 test
2014 1 test
2013 3 tests
2012 1 test
2011 2 tests
2010 1 test

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