Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 77 · 472 reviews analysed Road tests 77 · 4 tests
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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its exceptional wet-weather grip, reliable winter performance, and overall refinement. Many drivers note that the tires inspire confidence in challenging conditions such as heavy rain, slush, and snow, while maintaining low road noise and good comfort on long journeys.
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
77/100From 472 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
77/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 SUV specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 35,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 472 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its exceptional wet-weather grip, reliable winter performance, and overall refinement. Many drivers note that the tires inspire confidence in challenging conditions such as heavy rain, slush, and snow, while maintaining low road noise and good comfort on long journeys.
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and performance in heavy rain
- Reliable traction in light snow, ice, and cold winter conditions
- Low road noise and smooth, comfortable ride quality
- Good overall longevity and even wear characteristics
- Improves steering response and handling confidence compared to factory alternatives
Cons
- Slightly faster front-end tread wear reported by some van or heavier vehicle users
- Minor side wall movement or instability during aggressive dry cornering or lane changes
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or harsher ride quality compared to specialized alternatives like Michelin CrossClimate
- Higher fuel consumption/lower efficiency noted by a few users compared to dedicated winter tires
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles (such as the Lexus 450h, Mercedes GLC, and Volvo XC60) reported reassuring stability, low noise, and even wear.
- Drivers of vans and front-wheel-drive crossovers occasionally noted faster front-axle tread wear under heavy use.
- Drivers frequently praised the tire's performance on larger SUVs and 4WD systems in rural or mountainous regions like Scotland and the French Alps.
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4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Motor SUV All Season tire Test · 235/60 R18
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 |
Source: Motor
2023 SUV All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
4th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 9th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R17
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
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