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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Competitors
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.
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.
Similar tires
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
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:
satisfactory
Ranked #1 of 15
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 |
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 1- | 2 | 1- | 2+ |
Ranked #6 of 35
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 |
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 43,9 | 46,8 |
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 100 | 100,4 | 100,4 | 100,3 | |||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 63 | 64 | 46 | 19 | 9 | ||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 49 | 60 | 42 | 18 | 8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,9 | 50,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,6 | 47 | |||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (4x) | 85% (2x) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test winner | Highly recommended | Exemplary | Satisfactory | Recommended |
| 2x | 1x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R17 |
|---|---|
| 95% (3x) | 95% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 92.5% (2x) | 100% (1x) | 100% (2x) |
FAQ
Where is GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 made?
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France.