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BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 3 road tests and 102 + 9 owner reviews. How we score

Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV leads, 73–69 Narrow edge

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Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
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Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

All Season

± 7

Tests 76 · 3 tests Owners 71 · 9 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (snow handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 71

    Dry

    Trail-Terrain T/A +1
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 70 (est.)69
    Reviews found online7371

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 71

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 70.8 = 70

    No road tests of dry for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 65

    Wet

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +17
    82
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 66 (est.)83
    Reviews found online6379

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 62.5 = 65

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 78.6 = 82

    No road tests of wet for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 77

    Snow

    Trail-Terrain T/A +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 74 (est.)73
    Reviews found online8274

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 74.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.3 = 77

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 74.3 = 74

    No road tests of snow for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6373

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 40% × 67.6 (est.) + 60% × 63.4 = 65

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 73 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 67

    Noise

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 66 (est.)75
    Reviews found online69≈ 66 (est.)

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 67

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71

    No road tests of noise for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

    No owner ratings of noise for Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Trail-Terrain T/A +9
    63
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7561

    Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 72

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 61.1 = 63

    No road tests of treadwear for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 64

    Handling (owners)

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +4
    68
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Reviews found online6468
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests–70
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Relative Score 69 73
Dry 71 70
Wet 65 82
Snow 77 74
Comfort 65 72
Noise 67 71
Treadwear 72 63
Handling (owners) 64 68
Efficiency – 70

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Trail-Terrain T/A

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Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryTrail-Terrain T/AVector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 93% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test 93% #5/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 88% #7/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test 98% #3/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 81% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 100% #1/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test 92% #4/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 100% #1/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test 94% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #8/8 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test #4/7 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Trail-Terrain T/A

Pros

  • Low road noise for an all-terrain tire, with several reviewers calling it quieter than previous tires such as the AT3 and other all-terrains
  • Strong snow and ice performance, including a Colorado snowstorm and multiple Alps trips with up to a foot of snow
  • Comfortable, smooth ride and good handling and braking on the road

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather traction reported by several reviewers, including wheelspin, lack of confidence on wet roads and ABS activation issues
  • Some reviewers found road noise high on paved surfaces, and one called it outrageously noisy, though others found it quiet
  • Wear is faster for some owners, with one set nearing replacement after about 20,000 miles and two years
All owner themes in the Trail-Terrain T/A review

Tire B Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

Pros

  • Impressive winter weather traction in snow and ice, rivaling dedicated winter tires
  • High level of comfort with low road noise
  • Excellent wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users, particularly in heavy city driving or hot climates
  • Softer feel and mediocre braking performance during hot summer conditions
  • Occasional reports of tread chipping or minor damage during severe heatwaves
All owner themes in the Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available507
Rim diameters15″ – 22″16″ – 19″
Tread depth11 - 13/32″—
UTQG660 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common44

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

Narrow edge: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV — better wet, comfort and noise. Pick the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A if treadwear and snow matter most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 82 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 72 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 71 vs 67 on noise.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
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Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
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Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 82 vs 65 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 70 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 77 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 71 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 72 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Trail-Terrain T/A or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 72 vs 63 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology