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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Westlake All Season Elite Z401 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Westlake). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Westlake (4%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 4% of the Westlake All Season Elite Z401. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 235/55 R18 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the All Season Elite Z401 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made - Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Westlake
All Season Elite Z401
Number of tests
29
3
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
4.0
23.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
197
138

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
88%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
91%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
57%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
88%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
58%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
29%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
70%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
58%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
53%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
88%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
86%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
83%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
94%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
88%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
75%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
89%
Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
86%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
92%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
66%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
100%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
66%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
All season
2025235/55 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View

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