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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 73 · 3,066 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 50 tests

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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is widely praised as a highly capable and balanced all-season tire that excels particularly in wet and winter conditions. Users frequently highlight its impressive ride comfort, low noise levels, and robust traction in rain, snow, and slush, though a minority note compromises in dry-weather steering sharpness and occasional high rolling resistance.

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Owners rate it 8.4 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

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

73/100

From 3,066 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would recommend 92%
Dry
Overall dry
70.8
Wet
Overall wet
78.3
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
70.9
Comfort
Overall comfort
73
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
72.2
Handling
Overall handling
73.3

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By road tests

81/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
72
Wet
87.1
Snow
84.5
Comfort
86.9
Noise
72.4
Treadwear
84.3
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
59.1%
Dry Handling
80%
Subj. Dry Handling
77.8%
Wet Braking
82.5%
Subj. Wet Handling
77.8%
Wet Handling
82.4%
Straight Aquaplaning
67.2%
Curved Aquaplaning
55.6%
Snow Braking
57.1%
Snow Handling
88.5%
Subj. Snow Handling
77.8%
Snow Traction
100%
Inside Noise level
63.2%
Subjective Comfort
66.7%
Rolling Resistance
79.4%
Price
28.4%
Wear
92.9%

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 specs & sizes

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175/65 R14 Amazon
185/65 R14 Amazon
175/65 R15 Amazon
185/55 R15 Amazon
185/60 R15 Amazon
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195/60 R15 Amazon
195/65 R15 Amazon
205/65 R15 Amazon
195/45 R16 Amazon
195/55 R16 Amazon
195/60 R16 Amazon
205/55 R16 Amazon
205/60 R16 Amazon
215/55 R16 Amazon
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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3,066 owner reviews found online.

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is widely praised as a highly capable and balanced all-season tire that excels particularly in wet and winter conditions. Users frequently highlight its impressive ride comfort, low noise levels, and robust traction in rain, snow, and slush, though a minority note compromises in dry-weather steering sharpness and occasional high rolling resistance.

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and aquaplaning resistance in wet weather
  • Strong winter performance on snow, slush, and ice
  • Low noise levels and superior ride comfort compared to many competitors
  • Good overall wear life and longevity

Cons

  • Reduced steering feedback and vaguer handling during spirited dry-road driving
  • Longer dry braking distances compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance affecting fuel economy
  • Some complaints regarding tire roar or noise on specific vehicle models

Worth knowing

  • Users driving heavy electric vehicles (EVs) noted that the tire maintains good efficiency and handles the vehicle weight well while offering a smooth, quiet ride.
  • Drivers of smaller hatchbacks and daily commuters frequently praised the substantial bump absorption and reduction in cabin noise.
  • Owners of larger SUVs or heavier sedans occasionally noted softer sidewalls resulting in slightly more body roll or wallow during aggressive maneuvers.

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50 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2027 AvD All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17

7th of 11
Best: Economy · 3rd Weakest: Snow · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Snow8th of 11
Wet5th of 11
Dry6th of 11
Economy3rd of 11

Source: AvD

2026 AutoView All-Season tire Test · 255/45R19

3rd of 4
Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Subj. Noise · 4th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 4
Dry Braking3rd of 4
Dry Handling3rd of 4
Subj. Dry Handling3rd of 4
Subj. Comfort3rd of 4
Noise2nd of 4
Subj. Noise4th of 4

Source: AutoView

2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

6th of 16
Best: Snow Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 16
Dry Braking15th of 16
Snow Braking1st of 16
Snow Traction3rd of 16
Ice Braking1st of 16
Straight Aqua7th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 16
Noise3rd of 16
Wear5th of 16
Fuel Consumption14th of 16
Abrasion8th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete2nd of 16

Source: ADAC

2026 AutoBild All Season tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) · 215/55 R18

4th of 8
Best: Subj. Comfort · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 8
Wet Handling2nd of 8
Wet Circle3rd of 8
Dry Braking7th of 8
Dry Handling2nd of 8
Snow Braking3rd of 8
Snow Traction4th of 8
Snow Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance4th of 8
Straight Aqua5th of 8
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 8
Subj. Comfort1st of 8
Noise1st of 8
Value2nd of 8
Wear2nd of 8
Snow Slalom4th of 8
Total Cost of Ownership2nd of 8

Source: Auto Bild

2026 AvD All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16

4th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: AvD

2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test · 215/50 R 18

4th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling1st of 10
Snow Braking4th of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling1st of 10
Rolling Resistance1st of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 10
Noise10th of 10
Snow Slalom7th of 10

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals · 205/55 R16

5th of 5
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 5
Wet Handling3rd of 5
Dry Braking5th of 5
Snow Braking2nd of 5
Snow Traction3rd of 5
Snow Handling3rd of 5
Rolling Resistance2nd of 5
Straight Aqua5th of 5

Source: TÜV

2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18

5th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Wet Circle3rd of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Snow Braking2nd of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance3rd of 10
Straight Aqua2nd of 10
Curved Aquaplaning6th of 10
Subj. Comfort5th of 10
Noise5th of 10
Snow Slalom4th of 10

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

5th of 11
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Snow Slalom · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Handling3rd of 11
Wet Circle4th of 11
Dry Braking9th of 11
Dry Handling7th of 11
Snow Braking3rd of 11
Snow Traction3rd of 11
Snow Handling2nd of 11
Rolling Resistance1st of 11
Straight Aqua8th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning3rd of 11
Subj. Comfort1st of 11
Noise4th of 11
Snow Slalom10th of 11

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report · 235/45 R18

3rd of 5
Best: Wet Circle · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 5
Wet Circle2nd of 5
Dry Braking5th of 5
Snow Braking3rd of 5
Snow Traction3rd of 5
Snow Handling3rd of 5
Straight Aqua3rd of 5

Source: TÜV

2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

1st of 16
Best: Wear · 1st Weakest: Noise · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 16
Dry Braking10th of 16
Snow Braking4th of 16
Snow Traction9th of 16
Ice Braking2nd of 16
Straight Aqua9th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 16
Noise12th of 16
Value5th of 16
Wear1st of 16
Fuel Consumption7th of 16
Abrasion1st of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete4th of 16

Source: ADAC

2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van tire Test · 245/45 R18

5th of 9
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 9
Wet Handling3rd of 9
Dry Braking8th of 9
Dry Handling6th of 9
Snow Braking2nd of 9
Snow Traction3rd of 9
Snow Handling6th of 9
Rolling Resistance1st of 9
Straight Aqua6th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 9
Noise2nd of 9
Snow Slalom5th of 9

Source: Auto Bild

2025 Summer and All Season Combined tire Test · 225/45 R17

14th of 14
Best: Rolling Resistance · 6th Weakest: Straight Aqua · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling10th of 14
Rolling Resistance6th of 14
Straight Aqua14th of 14
Subj. Dry Handling13th of 14
Subj. Wet Handling8th of 14
Subj. Noise9th of 14

Source: UTAC

2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18

4th of 9
Best: Longitudinal Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 9
Wet Handling2nd of 9
Longitudinal Aquaplaning1st of 9
Transverse Aquaplaning8th of 9
Dry Braking7th of 9
Dry Handling1st of 9
Snow Braking5th of 9
Snow Traction3rd of 9
Snow Handling4th of 9
Exterior Noise7th of 9
Rolling Resistance1st of 9
Snow3rd of 9
Wet7th of 9
Dry6th of 9

Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ

2025 Die Reifentester All-Season Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16

4th of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Die Reifentester

2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17

14th of 12
Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Longitudinal Aquaplaning · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 12
Wet Handling4th of 12
Longitudinal Aquaplaning14th of 12
Dry Braking1st of 12
Interior Noise8th of 12
Rolling Resistance7th of 12
Subj. Dry Handling13th of 12
Subj. Wet Handling7th of 12

Source: UTAC / Aftonbladet

2025 Auto Bild Reisemobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18

5th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild Reisemobil

2024 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 215/40 R18

5th of 6
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 6
Wet Handling3rd of 6
Dry Braking4th of 6
Dry Handling5th of 6
Snow Braking5th of 6
Snow Traction5th of 6
Snow Handling5th of 6
Rolling Resistance5th of 6
Straight Aqua5th of 6
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 6
Noise6th of 6

Source: Sport Auto

2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

5th of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18

5th of 10
Best: Snow Braking · 1st Weakest: Noise · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Snow Braking1st of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance4th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Noise8th of 10
Snow Circle6th of 10

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2024 All Season and Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

2nd of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Snow Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling2nd of 10
Wet Circle2nd of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling1st of 10
Snow Braking10th of 10
Snow Traction3rd of 10
Snow Handling10th of 10
Rolling Resistance2nd of 10
Straight Aqua8th of 10
Noise4th of 10
Snow Circle7th of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

4th of 15
Best: Snow Handling · 3rd Weakest: Value · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 15
Wet Handling7th of 15
Dry Braking12th of 15
Dry Handling9th of 15
Snow Braking5th of 15
Snow Traction4th of 15
Snow Handling3rd of 15
Rolling Resistance10th of 15
Straight Aqua8th of 15
Noise9th of 15
Value13th of 15
Wear10th of 15
Fuel Consumption10th of 15
Abrasion7th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership13th of 15

Source: Auto Bild

2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17

3rd of 12
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 12
Wet Handling1st of 12
Wet Circle2nd of 12
Dry Braking10th of 12
Dry Handling1st of 12
Snow Braking3rd of 12
Snow Traction2nd of 12
Snow Handling4th of 12
Rolling Resistance4th of 12
Straight Aqua6th of 12
Noise11th of 12
Price8th of 12
Snow Slalom6th of 12

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

6th of 37
Best: Wet Braking · 4th Weakest: Dry Braking · 17th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 37
Dry Braking17th of 37

Source: Auto Bild

2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 16
Best: Wear · 1st Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 16
Dry Braking5th of 16
Snow Braking7th of 16
Snow Traction5th of 16
Ice Braking4th of 16
Straight Aqua5th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning3rd of 16
Noise2nd of 16
Wear1st of 16
Fuel Consumption10th of 16
Abrasion4th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete4th of 16
Tyre Weight3rd of 16

Source: ADAC

2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17

1st of 8
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 8
Wet Handling1st of 8
Wet Circle1st of 8
Dry Braking5th of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Snow Traction3rd of 8
Snow Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance3rd of 8
Straight Aqua3rd of 8
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 8
Noise8th of 8
Snow Circle2nd of 8

2024 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 215/40 R18

6th of 6
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 6
Wet Handling6th of 6
Wet Circle6th of 6
Dry Braking6th of 6
Dry Handling6th of 6
Rolling Resistance5th of 6
Straight Aqua6th of 6
Curved Aquaplaning6th of 6
Noise1st of 6

Source: Sport Auto

2024 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17

5th of 7
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Snow Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 7
Wet Handling1st of 7
Longitudinal Aquaplaning3rd of 7
Transverse Aquaplaning4th of 7
Dry Braking1st of 7
Snow Braking6th of 7
Snow Traction4th of 7
Snow Handling4th of 7
Exterior Noise6th of 7
Rolling Resistance3rd of 7
Snow5th of 7
Wet2nd of 7
Dry5th of 7

Source: Al Volante

2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17

1st of 8
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Interior Noise · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 8
Wet Handling1st of 8
Longitudinal Aquaplaning2nd of 8
Transverse Aquaplaning2nd of 8
Dry Braking4th of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Snow Braking3rd of 8
Snow Traction2nd of 8
Snow Handling2nd of 8
Interior Noise7th of 8
Exterior Noise4th of 8
Rolling Resistance3rd of 8
Subj. Dry Handling1st of 8
Subj. Wet Handling1st of 8
Snow2nd of 8
Wet1st of 8
Dry3rd of 8
Snow Lateral Stability1st of 8
Wet Lateral Stability1st of 8
Dry Moose Test2nd of 8
Dry Subj. Steering Response1st of 8

Source: Promobil

2024 Auto Express Crossover All-Season Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18

1st of 4
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 4
Wet Handling1st of 4
Longitudinal Aquaplaning2nd of 4
Transverse Aquaplaning2nd of 4
Dry Braking3rd of 4
Dry Handling2nd of 4
Snow Braking3rd of 4
Snow Traction3rd of 4
Exterior Noise2nd of 4
Rolling Resistance2nd of 4
Wet Lateral Stability2nd of 4

Source: Auto Express

2024 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All-Season Tire Test R17 · 235/65R17

3rd of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2024 Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18

3rd of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking7th of 11
Dry Handling3rd of 11
Snow Braking5th of 11
Snow Traction2nd of 11
Snow Handling3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance8th of 11
Straight Aqua5th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 11
Noise5th of 11
Snow Slalom6th of 11

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Noise · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 9
Wet Handling2nd of 9
Wet Circle2nd of 9
Dry Braking6th of 9
Dry Handling2nd of 9
Snow Braking2nd of 9
Snow Traction3rd of 9
Snow Handling4th of 9
Rolling Resistance2nd of 9
Straight Aqua5th of 9
Subj. Comfort5th of 9
Noise8th of 9
Snow Slalom3rd of 9

Source: Auto Zeitung

2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 16
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 16
Wet Handling2nd of 16
Dry Braking14th of 16
Dry Handling1st of 16
Snow Braking1st of 16
Snow Traction1st of 16
Snow Handling6th of 16
Rolling Resistance10th of 16
Straight Aqua9th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 16
Noise15th of 16
Value6th of 16
Wear4th of 16
Fuel Consumption11th of 16
Total Cost of Ownership7th of 16

Source: Auto Bild

2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17

12th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 10th Weakest: Dry Braking · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 35
Dry Braking18th of 35

Source: Auto Bild

2023 TUV Report All Season Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 4
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 4th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 4
Wet Circle3rd of 4
Dry Braking4th of 4
Snow Traction3rd of 4
Straight Aqua3rd of 4
Subj. Snow Handling4th of 4
Snow Circle4th of 4

Source: TÜV

2022 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 235/35 R19

6th of 7
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 7
Wet Handling3rd of 7
Dry Braking7th of 7
Dry Handling6th of 7
Snow Braking4th of 7
Snow Handling6th of 7
Rolling Resistance7th of 7
Straight Aqua5th of 7
Noise4th of 7
Price6th of 7
Snow Slalom3rd of 7

Source: Sport Auto

2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16

1st of 15
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st Weakest: Price · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 15
Wet Handling2nd of 15
Dry Braking9th of 15
Dry Handling2nd of 15
Snow Braking3rd of 15
Snow Traction5th of 15
Snow Handling4th of 15
Rolling Resistance12th of 15
Straight Aqua1st of 15
Noise7th of 15
Value6th of 15
Price13th of 15
Wear3rd of 15
Fuel Consumption12th of 15
Abrasion6th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership13th of 15

Source: Auto Bild

2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16

6th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 35
Dry Braking13th of 35

Source: Auto Bild

2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17

4th of 8
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Snow Traction · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 8
Wet Handling1st of 8
Longitudinal Aquaplaning3rd of 8
Transverse Aquaplaning4th of 8
Dry Braking6th of 8
Dry Handling1st of 8
Snow Braking6th of 8
Snow Traction7th of 8
Snow Handling4th of 8
Exterior Noise2nd of 8
Rolling Resistance2nd of 8
Subj. Dry Handling1st of 8
Subj. Wet Handling1st of 8
Snow6th of 8
Wet2nd of 8
Dry4th of 8

Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ

2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

1st of 16
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Price · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 16
Wet Handling3rd of 16
Dry Braking9th of 16
Dry Handling13th of 16
Snow Braking4th of 16
Snow Traction6th of 16
Snow Handling5th of 16
Rolling Resistance10th of 16
Straight Aqua2nd of 16
Noise10th of 16
Value8th of 16
Price14th of 16
Wear3rd of 16
Total Cost of Ownership8th of 16

Source: Auto Bild

2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

3rd of 32
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 32
Dry Braking11th of 32

Source: Auto Bild

2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 9
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 9
Wet Handling3rd of 9
Dry Braking8th of 9
Dry Handling3rd of 9
Snow Braking8th of 9
Snow Traction4th of 9
Snow Handling6th of 9
Rolling Resistance2nd of 9
Straight Aqua9th of 9
Noise2nd of 9
Price7th of 9
Dry Handling - Cool1st of 9
Wet Braking - Cool4th of 9
Dry Braking - Cool7th of 9
Wet Handling - Cool2nd of 9

Source: Auto Zeitung

2021 Auto Bild All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/50R17

1st of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2021 Auto Bild Allrad All-Season Tire Test R16 · 215/60R16

4th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2020 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

2nd of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16

4th of 11
Best: Snow Traction · 1st Weakest: Price · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Handling4th of 11
Dry Braking5th of 11
Dry Handling2nd of 11
Snow Braking8th of 11
Snow Traction1st of 11
Snow Handling2nd of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aqua3rd of 11
Noise6th of 11
Price11th of 11

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 14
Best: Total Cost of Ownership · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 14
Wet Handling3rd of 14
Dry Braking8th of 14
Dry Handling6th of 14
Snow Braking7th of 14
Snow Handling3rd of 14
Rolling Resistance2nd of 14
Straight Aqua6th of 14
Noise7th of 14
Value4th of 14
Wear2nd of 14
Total Cost of Ownership1st of 14

Source: Auto Bild

2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 31
Dry Braking8th of 31

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test

1st of 9
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Price · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Subj. Wet Handling3rd of 9
Rolling Resistance1st of 9
Price7th of 9
Inside Noise level3rd of 9
Subjective Comfort4th of 9
Subj. Snow Handling3rd of 9
Snow Handling2nd of 9
Snow Traction1st of 9
Snow Braking3rd of 9
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 9
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 9
Wet Handling2nd of 9
Wet Braking3rd of 9
Subj. Dry Handling3rd of 9
Dry Handling3rd of 9
Dry Braking6th of 9

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community discussions around the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 primarily focus on fitment considerations, purchasing inquiries, and tire markings such as tread wear indicators and winter ratings. Potential buyers view it as a balanced all-season option with strong wet performance, while existing owners seek clarification regarding its symbols and specifications.

r/CarTalkUK ·9 upvotes

“After my last post , I went out and got a set of Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 XL All Season tyres, for my Yaris.”

2022-05-14

r/tires ·43 upvotes

“Am I ready wear indicator correctly? I have 4 seasons tires on my car and it seems to have two wear indicators, but I'm not totally sure. The snowflakes (blue) align with one and the Goodyear shoes (red) with another. I believe the snowflakes one tells me until which point the tire is winter rated, and the other one tells when the tire is totally dead. Am I right? The tire is a Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. Couldn't find anything on the internet to confirm. Read more”

2026-09-19

r/CarTalkUK ·3 upvotes

“Tyre symbols - Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 - are they all season or, as mechanic claims, actually winter tyres being mis-sold as all season? I had 4 Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 fitted a few months ago at Costco, prior to my service today. They are clearly advertised as all season tyres on every website including Costco 's. When I took the car in for the service the mechanic was adamant that they are winter tyres and not all season, because the symbols on the tyre are for winter only. They show a "mountain" with a snow flake inside it, and M + S which means Mud + Snow. He says these are the winter tyre symbols, and that if they were actually all season there should be a sun symbol also, and that noone should really be using winter tyres in the south of England given the very few days it's actually needed (if at all) and the compromise of reduced grip in normal conditions. Is he correct or is he mistaken on the symbols/claim that these are winter tyres? I've included the relevant part from a stock image for this model and I have the same. I noticed that underneath the model name (Vector) it says 4seasons. I would've thought no tyre fitter or manufacturer would mislead customers and there must be regulations around this kind of stuff so am inclined to think the mechanic is mistaken and presumably the symbols are just showing that it's rated for certain winter conditions, but just wanted to double check on the off chance he's right.”

2025-09-15

Sentiment breakdown
Positive14%
Mixed86%
Top themes
#wear indicator markings#winter rating symbols#all-season tire fitment#availability and purchasing#wet and winter performance#comparison with winter tires

From 7 threads and comments.

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