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Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ 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 6 + 3 road tests and 6 + 9 owner reviews. How we score

Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is ahead, 72–60

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Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
Tire ACooper

WeatherMaster SA2+

Winter

± 8

Tests 57 · 6 tests Owners 63 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Tire BGoodyear

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. 53

    Dry

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +17
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests5069
    Reviews found online5771

    WeatherMaster SA2+: 60% × 50.3 + 40% × 57.1 = 53

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

  2. 75

    Wet

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +6
    81
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests8183
    Reviews found online6779

    WeatherMaster SA2+: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 66.6 = 75

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 78.6 = 81

  3. 53

    Snow

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +21
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests4473
    Reviews found online6774

    WeatherMaster SA2+: 60% × 43.6 + 40% × 66.5 = 53

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 74.2 = 74

  4. 64

    Comfort

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +8
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6273

    WeatherMaster SA2+: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 40% × 69.6 (est.) + 60% × 73.2 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for WeatherMaster SA2+. 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. 62

    Noise

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +10
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests6075
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    WeatherMaster SA2+: 60% × 59.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV: 60% × 75 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72

    No owner ratings of noise for WeatherMaster SA2+ or 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. 56

    Treadwear

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +7
    63
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests51≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6361

    WeatherMaster SA2+: 60% × 51 + 40% × 63.4 = 56

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

    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. 53

    Handling (owners)

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +15
    68
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Reviews found online5368
  8. 56

    Efficiency

    Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +14
    70
    Why this score
    SourceWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests5670
Scores at a glance
CategoryCooper WeatherMaster SA2+Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Relative Score 60 72
Dry 53 70
Wet 75 81
Snow 53 74
Comfort 64 72
Noise 62 72
Treadwear 56 63
Handling (owners) 53 68
Efficiency 56 70

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WeatherMaster SA2+

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Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

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.

DisciplineCategoryWeatherMaster SA2+Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 91% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 93% #5/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 96% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 89% #15/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview 100% #2/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 99% #3/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 90% #30/35 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview 92% #4/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 93% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 94% #6/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 90% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 94% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 96% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 80% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test 90% #3/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #22/49 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview #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 WeatherMaster SA2+

Pros

  • Strong value for the price, with several reviewers saying it is hard to beat and would buy again
  • Good wet-weather grip and stability, with a comfortable, soft ride
  • Capable in cold conditions and light or easy snow, and usable across mixed wet, dry, snow and ice on a long trip

Cons

  • Snow and ice performance is only average in heavy snow or on ice, with one reviewer moving to a Nordic-compound tire for extra grip
  • Handling and road feedback criticized, with one reviewer describing fast cornering as scary despite good grip
  • Dry performance is limited, as the tire reportedly overheats quickly and loses grip when driven spiritedly
All owner themes in the WeatherMaster SA2+ 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 · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
CategoryWinterAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available—7
Rim diameters—16″ – 19″

Which one should you actually buy?

Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

Winner: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV — better snow, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 74 vs 53 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 70 vs 53 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 68 vs 53 on handling.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 70 vs 56 on efficiency.

Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
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Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
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WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 81 vs 75 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 70 vs 53 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 74 vs 53 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 72 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 72 vs 64 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 63 vs 56 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, WeatherMaster SA2+ or Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV, 70 vs 56 on our efficiency 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