Comparison: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 (2026)
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Gen-3 for all-round balance and winter grip; Gen-2 for wet braking and quiet comfort at a lower price.
Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons range has been a staple of the all-season tyre market for years, and the transition from Gen-2 to Gen-3 represents one of the brand's most ambitious generational leaps. Both tyres share the same core promise — a single set of tyres that handles year-round conditions without compromise — but they approach that goal differently. The Gen-2 earned a loyal following for its exceptional wet braking and hushed cabin, while the Gen-3 arrives as a broader, more balanced contender with a vastly expanded size range and stronger winter credentials. If you're choosing between these two Goodyear siblings, the right answer depends on your priorities, your car, and how you define 'all-season performance'.
These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 16 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.
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