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GoodYear Vector 4Seasons SUV Gen-3

All Season
Premium
9.1 /10 Recommended

The Goodyear Vector has always been one of the best allseason tyres and the third gen is no difference. Compared to the Michelin Crossclimate, is little more wet-focused, while the Michelin specializes on snow performance.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

GoodYearThis tyre
Vector 4Seasons SUV Gen-3
9.1
BridgestonePremium
Turanza All Season 6
9.2
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
CrossClimate 2 SUV
9.5
Better at: Snow handling - objective, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
VredesteinPremium
Quatrac Pro+
6.7
Better at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYearPremium
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
8.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ContinentalPremium
AllSeasonContact 2
9.0
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal
BridgestonePremium
Weather Control A005 EVO
1.7
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Snow handling
PirelliPremium
Cinturato All Season SF2
8.7
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry handling
VredesteinPremium
Quatrac Pro
6.8
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
ContinentalPremium
AllSeasonContact
7.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Comfort
MichelinPremium
CrossClimate SUV
Better at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Snow braking, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
CrossClimate 2
9.2
Better at: Comfort, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
ContinentalPremium
AllSeasonContact SUV
Better at: Wet braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise
HankookUpper-middle
Kinergy 4S2 X H750A
9.1
Better at: Snow braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
ToyoUpper-middle
Celsius AS2
6.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling
ImperialBudget
All Season Driver
1.5
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent wet-weather performance with strong aquaplaning resistance and short braking distances on wet roads.

Stable and precise handling on both wet and dry surfaces.

Convincing winter capabilities, making it a solid all-season option.

High level of driving comfort and low noise levels.

Weaknesses

Slightly longer braking distances on dry roads compared to top performers.

History

2020

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons SUV Gen-3 was launched

2021
1× Tested
Autobild215/65 R17#3Good
2022
2× Tested1× Winner
Gute-Fahrt235/55 R181stVery good
Autobild225/50 R18#4Good
2023
1× Tested
Autobild235/65 R17#3Exemplary
Price vs Quality
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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 1× Winner 4× Recommended
Autobild All Season
235/65 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2023
3rdExemplary
Audi Q5
Autobild All Season
225/50 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild2022
4thGood
BMW X2
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Autobild All Season
215/65 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2021
3rdGood
VW Tiguan

Sizes (3)

225/50 R18

1 Variants

99WXLXL EVR
255/55 R18

1 Variants

109YXLXL EVR

Ratings

Tested 4× By professional organizations

●Very good2× (50%)
●Good2× (50%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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