Goodyear Vector 4Seasons review
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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons is widely regarded as a highly capable, year-round solution that excels in wet, snowy, and cold conditions, offering significant convenience for drivers who wish to avoid seasonal tire changes. While most users praise its winter performance and longevity, a notable subset of reviewers reports issues with increased road noise and inconsistent grip in extreme summer heat.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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 63 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 63 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons is widely regarded as a highly capable, year-round solution that excels in wet, snowy, and cold conditions, offering significant convenience for drivers who wish to avoid seasonal tire changes. While most users praise its winter performance and longevity, a notable subset of reviewers reports issues with increased road noise and inconsistent grip in extreme summer heat.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions.
- Strong performance in heavy rain and wet road environments.
- High durability and tread life for many users.
- Convenience of a 'fit and forget' all-season solution.
Cons
- Increased road noise, often described as a 'humming' or 'bearing-like' sound.
- Softened handling and reduced precision during high-temperature summer months.
- Reports of premature wear or tread chunking in specific high-performance or heavy-load applications.
- Occasional wheel spin under heavy acceleration in wet conditions.
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavier AWD vehicles noted that while the tires perform well in winter, they can feel soft and prone to ABS intervention during aggressive summer braking.
- Users of high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles reported more frequent traction loss in the wet compared to those with standard family hatchbacks.
- Several owners of older or budget-friendly vehicles reported that the tire significantly improved their car's stability and confidence in poor weather.
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8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
28th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 All Season tire Test · 185/60 R15
2nd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
1st of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15
42nd of 54
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 185/60 R15
2nd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
12th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2010 European Winter tire Test Part 2 · 225/45 r17
7th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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