Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 79% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 71 · 9 reviews analysed Road tests 76 · 3 tests
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Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (84) and weakest for dry (69). 9 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 89% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 9 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
76/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV is praised for its exceptional versatility, offering winter-tire-like performance in snow and ice alongside reliable wet and dry traction. While generally well-regarded for comfort, low noise, and strong structural resilience on heavy vehicles, opinions on tread longevity are polarized depending heavily on driving style and regional climate.
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
- Strong sidewall durability capable of handling heavy vehicles and potholes
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
Worth knowing
- Heavier SUVs and vehicles like the Volvo XC60, Land Rover Freelander 2, and Audi Q7 e-tron benefit from the strong 107 wall rating for pothole absorption and handling.
- City-heavy driving on larger, upright vehicles resulted in accelerated front-tire wear, whereas long-distance mixed driving yielded up to 41,000 miles on fronts.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV tire Test · 235/55 R19
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 7 | |
| Noise | 1st of 7 | |
| Price | 6th of 7 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 235/60 R18
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 | |
| Price | 8th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 78% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | B in 56% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–73 dB |
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