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GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

/94% · allround · · : Premium

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Pros and cons

  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Great handling on snow
  • Short braking distance on snow
  • Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a well-rounded all-season tire that performs well under various weather conditions. It consistently receives praise for its grip and agile handling on snow, as well as its stability and control on wet roads. The tire has been commended for its impressive winter capabilities, high mileage, and excellent wet and dry handling abilities.

However, some tests have reported a few downsides to this tire. These include limited reserves when spinning on snow, reduced stability during load changes on wet surfaces, and longer braking distances on dry asphalt. Additionally, a few tests mentioned a high rolling resistance and a slightly elevated price level.

Overall, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a highly recommended all-season tire, especially for cars with less power. It consistently performs well in most tests, though its dry braking distances and snow traction capabilities may vary between tests. Despite these minor negatives, the tire can provide an excellent, safe, and versatile driving experience for a range of weather conditions.

Sizes

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in 75 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 255/45 R20.
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GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is ranked #94 of 943 allround tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Tyre Reviews 2022, ARBÖ 2022, and other organizations. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from USA. However, this particular model is made in Slovenia/France. It is made in total of 75 sizes, 175/65 R14 being the smallest and 255/45 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 10 times, first test was carried in 2020. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 replaced an older model - Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2. This model received the best possible rating in 4 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 94% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has "B" wet grip rating and most (69%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 31% of them produce 71db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 8.3 mm in 235/35 R19. However, this can vary depending on the dimension ( mm - ). It can be compared to AllSeasonContact, which is a tyre from Continental (Germany) and has a rating of 81%, compared to 94% of the GoodYear in question. There was a braking test that featured both Continental AllSeasonContact and GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 held by autobild in 2022. On the wet, the GoodYear stopped from 80km/h in 46,8m, whereas the competing Continental took longer to stop - 48,9m. The results repeat on the dry, where the GoodYear stopped earlier at the 43,9m mark, compared to 45,8m of the Continental.

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Timeline

2020

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was launched and replaced Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2.

2020

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was tested 2x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 205/55 R16 test.

2021

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was tested 3x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/50 R17 test.

2022

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was tested 5x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 195/55 R16 test.

Achievements

Best
Dry handling
Arbo 2022
Autobild 2022
TyreReviews.com 2022
Best
Wet handling
Arbo 2022
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2021
Best
Snow traction
TyreReviews.com 2021
Autobild 2021
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2021
Best
Dry braking
Autobild 2021
Best
Snow handling
Autobild 2021
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Autobild 2022
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2020

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 in tyre tests

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, a premium segment tyre, has been highly rated in 10 tests conducted by some of Europe's most valued organizations that test tyres. The tests were conducted between 2020-2022, and the tyre was tested in various dimensions, including 205/55 R17, 195/55 R16, 225/45 R17, and more. The tyre has received an overall rating of 91%, which is an excellent result for a premium segment tyre. Autobild rated it the highest, with a test winning position in 2020 and a satisfactory rating in 2022. Meanwhile, in the Autobild braking distance test, the tyre was positioned third out of 32 in 2021 and sixth out of 35 in 2022. The tyre test, where the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 performed the best, was the Autobild Allyear tyre test 2020, and it had the worst result in Autobild Allyear tyre test 2022. The tyre has been a test winner in three out of ten tests and was highly recommended in one test. Additionally, the tyre was exemplary in one test and recommended in another. Finally, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was the best in some of the tested disciplines and dimensions.

All tyre tests where GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was featured:
Tyre Reviews Allyear tyre test 2022 225/45 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 10
Name
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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Source: www.tyrereviews.com
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2022 195/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #1 of 15
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test1-2+1-1
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-31- 21- 2+
Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2022 195/55 R16

Ranked #6 of 35
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test39,944,4
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-343,946,8
Source: autobild.de
Name Points totalWetDrySnow
Best values in test102.7104,8104,5102,7
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3100100,4100,4100,3
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Source: www.autoklub.cz
Name WinterWetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test636446199
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3496042188
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Source: www.arboe.at
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test12+1
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-32+21-
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Name WetDrySnowRolling resistanceWear
Best values in test2+2+2+11
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-32+ 22+ 21-
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test37,650
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-341,950,7
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test12+11
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-31- 2+ 1- 1
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test39,745
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-341,647
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (4x)85% (2x)
Test winnerHighly recommendedExemplarySatisfactoryRecommended
2x1x1x1x1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16R17
95% (3x)95% (3x)

Ratings x Width

195/xx Rxx205/xx Rxx215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx
85% (1x)92.5% (2x)100% (1x)100% (2x)

FAQ

  1. Where is GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 made?

    GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France.

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