Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Bridgestone (73%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 17% of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 185/65 R15 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the Weather Control A005 EVO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France and Weather Control A005 EVO is made in Hungary/Italy.