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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — 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 8 + 2 road tests and 3,033 + 7 owner reviews. How we score

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 is ahead, 71–64

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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Tire AGoodyear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

All Season

± 5

Tests 76 · 8 tests Owners 67 · 3,033 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato AllSeason

All Season

± 9

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 7 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 won 2 and Cinturato AllSeason won 1 (average 92% vs 92% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured dry handling for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 99% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 100% vs 93% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured wet handling for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured snow braking for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 99% vs 90% of the best).
  1. 58

    Dry

    Cinturato AllSeason +3
    61
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests5762
    Reviews found online5958
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–192%92%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–099%98%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 57.1 + 40% × 58.7 = 58

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 58.2 = 61

  2. 82

    Wet

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +11
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests8872
    Reviews found online7370
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–194%96%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0100%93%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–098%97%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 88.3 + 40% × 72.7 = 82

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 70 = 71

  3. 77

    Snow

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +13
    64
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests8469
    Reviews found online6756
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–099%90%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–098%96%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 67.2 = 77

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 56.4 = 64

  4. 67

    Comfort

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +2
    65
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online6663

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 65.9 = 67

    Cinturato AllSeason: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 63.2 = 65

    No road tests of comfort for Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 72

    Noise

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests7566
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–098%98%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +13
    61
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests7761
    Reviews found online7062
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–083%64%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 70.2 = 74

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 60.9 + 40% × 62.4 = 61

  7. 63

    Handling (owners)

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +1
    62
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Reviews found online6362
  8. 74

    Efficiency

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7471
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–094%89%
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 71 64
Dry 58 61
Wet 82 71
Snow 77 64
Comfort 67 65
Noise 72 66
Treadwear 74 61
Handling (owners) 63 62
Efficiency 74 71

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Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

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Cinturato AllSeason

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.

In the overall rankings of 12 tests that ran both, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 finished ahead 12 times and Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryVector 4Seasons Gen-2Cinturato AllSeasonΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% 92% +0.6 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Dry Handling Dry 99% 98% +0.6 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 94% 96% −1.5 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Braking Wet 100% 93% +7.3 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Wet Handling Wet 98% 97% +1.8 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Braking Snow 99% 90% +9.7 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Snow Handling Snow 98% 96% +1.8 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Noise Noise 98% 98% +0.6 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wear Treadwear 83% 64% +18.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 94% 89% +5.2 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #5/10 #8/10 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 69% 62% +7.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Overall Ranking Overall #2/8 #5/8 – 12–0 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and safety in wet, rainy, and standing water conditions
  • Outstanding traction and confidence in deep snow, ice, and cold winter weather
  • Comfortable, smooth, and relatively quiet ride quality

Cons

  • Reduced dry-weather performance and softer handling response in warm temperatures (above 20°C)
  • Prone to wheel spin, understeer, and tread squal when pushed hard or during aggressive starts in dry conditions
  • Vague or floaty steering feel on twisty roads or at highway speeds
All owner themes in the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 review

Tire B Cinturato AllSeason

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
All owner themes in the Cinturato AllSeason review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available348
Rim diameters13″ – 20″14″ – 19″
Sizes in common55

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 — better snow, treadwear and wet. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 77 vs 64 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 74 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 82 vs 71 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 72 vs 66 on noise.

Tire A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
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Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Which is better in the wet, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 82 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason, 61 vs 58 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 77 vs 64 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 72 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 65 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 74 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, 74 vs 71 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