Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 has taken 5 test wins with an average finish of 2nd. Its strongest discipline is Snow Traction, beating 92% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 42% across 6 tests.
2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test P1 of 15
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the overall test winner and one of only three tires rated exemplary. It has no real weak area on snow, wet or dry roads, which is what separates it from the tires that won individual tests, and its only shortfall is middling tread life.
Where the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 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 | 7 | P5 of 12.9 | 55% | - |
| Dry Handling | 5 | P2 of 10.2 | 88% | 1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P1.5 of 9.5 | 94% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 7 | P3.3 of 12.9 | 81% | 1 |
| Wet Braking - Low Grip | 1 | P1 of 5 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 5 | P2 of 10.2 | 92% | 2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P1 of 9.5 | 100% | 2 |
| Wet Circle | 4 | P2.5 of 11.5 | 90% | 2 |
| Straight Aqua Weak | 6 | P6 of 10 | 42% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5 | P4.4 of 11 | 68% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 6 | P4.5 of 10 | 65% | - |
| Snow Traction Strong | 6 | P1.5 of 10 | 92% | 3 |
| Snow Handling | 5 | P2.2 of 9.8 | 87% | 1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P2 of 9.5 | 89% | 1 |
| Snow Slalom | 3 | P2.3 of 12 | 91% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 4 | P3.3 of 11.5 | 77% | 1 |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Noise | 4 | P5.5 of 11.5 | 55% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P9 of 15 | 43% | - |
| Value | 1 | P12 of 15 | 21% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 6 | P2.7 of 9.7 | 77% | - |
| Abrasion | 1 | P4 of 15 | 79% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear Vector All Season 4. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental AllSeasonContact 2
7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with AllSeasonContact 2 |
7 | 7 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
7 shared: 6 ahead, 1 behind
Compare with Turanza All Season 6 |
7 | 6 | 1 | - | 86% |
 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind
Compare with Cinturato All Season SF3 |
7 | 5 | 2 | - | 71% |
 Michelin CrossClimate 3
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with CrossClimate 3 |
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nokian Seasonproof 2
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with Seasonproof 2 |
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Dunlop All Season 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
Compare with CrossClimate 3 Sport |
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Predecessor | 43 | 9 | 4th | 66% |
| Goodyear Vector All Season 4 This tire | 7 | 5 | 2nd | 96% |
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 has a strong all-round record, winning the 2026 Tire Reviews test and earning exemplary ratings in both Auto Bild tests. Snow traction is particularly consistent: it was first of 17 in the 2026 Auto Bild test and first of 14 in Auto Bild Allrad's SUV test, winter reference included. Snow handling is also a strength. In the 2026 Tire Reviews test it was second of 10 for both wet braking and wet handling, and the tester found it stable, communicative and easy to drive quickly. Dry handling and rolling resistance are generally strong too, Die Reifentester rated it best for dry handling and called it the most efficient standard all-season tire.
The exceptions are mainly in braking and standing water. Dry braking is respectable rather than leading, with fourth of 10 in the 2026 Tire Reviews test and seventh of 14 in the SUV test. Straight aquaplaning was seventh of nine in the 2026 Die Reifentester test, whose tester said it was floating earlier than most of the field. The fourth-place result of 17 in the 2026 Auto Bild test was unusually good by comparison. Snow braking is less consistent than traction, while projected tread life was mid-field in that Auto Bild test, adding to its running cost. Noise also varies: it was second of 10 in Tire Reviews but 11th of 17 in Auto Bild.
best for traction- 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test (2026)
produced the most snow traction of any tire in the test, winter reference included- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
pulled harder on snow than any other tire in the test- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
near-best snow traction- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
strong across all three snow tests- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
joint-best snow handling- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
among the best in the snow handling and slalom tests- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
was second fastest on the snow handling course and joint second in the slalom- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
strong across all three snow tests- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
in the wet, fastest on the handling track and the wet circle- 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test (2026)
topping both the dry and the wet handling assessments- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
and the fastest wet handling lap- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
It was second in wet braking and handling, best on the wet circle- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
topping both the dry and the wet handling assessments and giving the GTI a genuine summer tire flow- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
on dry roads it was the fastest all-season tire on the handling course- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
It is also fastest on the dry handling track- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
on dry roads it was second fastest on the handling course- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
it sits second to the Continental in handling- 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test (2026)
the most efficient of the standard all season tires, with the lowest rolling resistance of the eight- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
had low rolling resistance- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
It also had the second-lowest rolling resistance- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
with the shortest wet braking on both the normal and the low-grip surface- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
in the wet it was the second-best all-season tire for braking- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
in the top five of the all-season tires in every test, from braking- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
Wet braking is strong too- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
strong across all three snow tests- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
and second on snow for braking, traction and handling- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
It is also second for snow braking- 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test (2026)
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is best in every wet grip test- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
Excellent wet performance with first-class stability- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
rated one of the most comfortable tires- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
was judged joint most comfortable- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
floating earlier than most of the field- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
Aquaplaning resistance was its weak point: in the straight-line test it floated earlier than every all-season tire except the two budget models- 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test (2026)
and third for straight-line aquaplaning- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
Straight aquaplaning was only seventh- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
It is fourth for dry braking- 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 (2026)
Its dry braking is only fourth- 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test (2026)
Dry braking is respectable rather than class-leading- 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 (2026)
dry braking fourth- The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 (2026)
it is the second-loudest tire- 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test (2026)
its pass-by noise was in the louder half of the field- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
projected tread life was only mid-field- 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2026)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the overall test winner and one of only three tires rated exemplary. It has no real weak area on snow, wet or dry roads, which is what separates it from the tires that won individual tests, and its only shortfall is middling tread life.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the overall test winner and one of three tires Auto Bild rated exemplary. It was strong on snow, in the wet and on dry roads, with its weaker results in aquaplaning and snow braking.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 wins this test through breadth rather than by topping every chart. It was second in wet braking and handling, best on the wet circle, second in curved aquaplaning and strong across all three snow tests. It was also quiet, efficient and one of the most convincing tires on the road. Straight aquaplaning was seventh and dry braking fourth, but neither gap was large enough to become a real weakness. More importantly, the Goodyear was repeatedly stable, communicative and easy to drive quickly. For drivers who want one all-season tire without a major seasonal compromise, this is the most complete option here.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished just behind the winner and is arguably the better rounded tire of the two. It is the pick if steering feel, efficiency and snow performance matter most, with the caveat that its aquaplaning reserves are the smallest of the leading group.
The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the new replacement for the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and arrives as the strongest all-season tire in this comparison. On snow it leads the field, taking top spots in slalom, handling and traction, with only the Michelin beating it on braking. On wet roads it shows strong lateral grip, winning the wet circle and wet handling tests, and finishing second in wet braking behind the Michelin. Aquaplaning resistance is also good, with the third-best straight-line floating speed and second place behind the Pirelli on the curved aquaplaning test. On dry roads it sits second to the Continental in handling. Overall a very capable all-rounder with no real weak points.
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Goodyear tires