Tests 86 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Hankook Winter I cept RS3 — 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 + 14 road tests and 17 + 27 owner reviews. How we score
Vector All Season 4 is ahead, 81–75
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Tests 79 · 14 tests Owners 71 · 27 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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87
Dry
Vector All Season 4 +1671Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests 92 72 Reviews found online 78 71 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 77.6 = 87
Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 70.9 = 71
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89
Wet
Vector All Season 4 +386Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 14 tests 93 94 Reviews found online 82 76 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 81.7 = 89
Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 93.8 + 40% × 75.5 = 86
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85
Snow
Vector All Season 4 +778Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 14 tests 91 80 Reviews found online ≈ 77 (est.) 74 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 91 + 40% × 76.9 (est.) = 85
Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 80.4 + 40% × 74.4 = 78
No owner ratings of snow for Vector All Season 4. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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79
Comfort
Vector All Season 4 +1168Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 90 81 Reviews found online 72 60 Vector All Season 4: 40% × 90.1 + 60% × 71.8 = 79
Winter I cept RS3: 40% × 81.1 + 60% × 59.7 = 68
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68
Noise
Vector All Season 4 +464Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 11 tests 69 63 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Vector All Season 4: 60% × 69 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 68
Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 63.1 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 64
No owner ratings of noise for Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3. 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.
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73
Treadwear
Vector All Season 4 +271Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 73 74 Reviews found online 73 66 Vector All Season 4: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 73.4 = 73
Winter I cept RS3: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 65.8 = 71
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72
Handling (owners)
Level72Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Reviews found online 72 72 -
87
Efficiency
Vector All Season 4 +2859Why this score
Source Vector All Season 4 Winter I cept RS3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 12 tests 87 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 75 |
| Dry | 87 | 71 |
| Wet | 89 | 86 |
| Snow | 85 | 78 |
| Comfort | 79 | 68 |
| Noise | 68 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 87 | 59 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Vector All Season 4
75
/ 100
Winter I cept RS3
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.
| Discipline | Category | Vector All Season 4 | Winter I cept RS3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #8/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 82% #5/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #5/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 97% #4/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 95% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #5/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #4/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 70% #5/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #6/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #5/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #4/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% #2/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 70% #6/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 83% #9/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 96% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #11/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 97% #5/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 89% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 68% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 80% #9/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 83% #3/15 · 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #4/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #4/9 · 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 67% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 83% #8/15 · 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/15 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | #6/9 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Vector All Season 4
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and ability to filter out road bumps and imperfections
- Quiet performance on the highway
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip on both wet and dry roads
Cons
- Slightly reduced steering feedback in dry conditions compared to dedicated summer tires
- Unexpectedly high cabin noise reported by some users despite advertised decibel ratings
Tire B Winter I cept RS3
Pros
- Exceptional wet and slush performance with high aquaplaning resistance
- Outstanding traction and braking grip on snow-covered surfaces
- Strong sidewalls and robust construction providing direct handling
Cons
- Significantly high cabin noise levels reported by multiple users
- Stiff or 'washy' feeling during high-speed highway driving
- Faster-than-expected tread wear noted by some drivers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | B · Hankook Winter I cept RS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 45 | 46 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 14″ – 17″ |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
75
/ 100
Hankook Winter I cept RS3
Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4 — better efficiency, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 87 vs 59 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 87 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 79 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 scores 85 vs 78 on snow.
Tire A · Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Tire B · Hankook Winter I cept RS3
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Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Which is better in the wet, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 89 vs 86 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 87 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 85 vs 78 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 68 vs 64 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 79 vs 68 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 71 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Vector All Season 4 or Winter I cept RS3?
Goodyear Vector All Season 4, 87 vs 59 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