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3. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Premium6. Michelin CrossClimate+ Premium7. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Premium8. Firestone Multiseason 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: tyres similar to GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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Looking for a comparison of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 to tyres that are made in similar dimensions? Here you can find detailed information based on tests, reviews and manufacturer's data.
Let's take a detailed look at two leading tyres in the allround category: The GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, originating from Slovenia (details here) and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 made in Romania (details here). These tyres represent some of the best in class, and we would like to compare their strengths and weaknesses.
The GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is an impressive all-round tyre, rating 86% on our website. Notable strengths include it's excellent grip in wet conditions with short braking distances and nice handling. The tyre has very high aquaplaning resistance and performs excellently on snowy surfaces too. However, it has lower snow traction and long dry braking distances. (see full details here)
On the other hand, The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, has an overall rating of 67% on our website. It stands out with the lowest rolling resistance on the test and short braking distance in the dry condition. However, this tyre shows limited snow and wet grip in braking and handling. It's important to note that this model has been replaced by the newer Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
According to the ACE test, GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 performed better, securing 3rd place out of 9 tyres, while Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 followed in 5th place. The results were closer in ADAC test, with GoodYear leading in the 1st place out of 16 tyres, and Pirelli closely following in the 2nd place. In the Autobild test, GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 secured the 3rd place out of 32, while Pirelli Cinturato was placed 14th overall. In the Autoklub ČR test, GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 again topped with a 3rd position among 10 tyres and Pirelli Cinturato came next in the 4th place.
Additional tests indicated that GoodYear had reliable performance on wet and wintry surfaces, high predicted mileage, but slight weaknesses on dry surfaces. Pirelli showed precise and safe characteristics at the limit on dry surfaces, safe performance on wet surfaces, but had the least projected mileage in the test and comparatively high tyre weight.
In summary, both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 could be the tyre of choice for those who live in areas with frequent wet and winter conditions, while Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 shines with lower resistance, making it a great choice for city drive on drier conditions. Make sure you consider these aspects and your personal driving conditions when making your choice.
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1. Michelin CrossClimate+ Exemplary2. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Exemplary3. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Exemplary4. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Exemplary5. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Exemplary6. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner7. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Test winner
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4. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Recommended5. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory7. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Conditionally recommended8. Michelin CrossClimate+ Sufficient
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 62 | 66 | 52 | 26 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Recommended | 56 | 54 | 45 | 22 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Rating: Recommended | 45 | 51 | 46 | 24 | |||
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Rating: Recommended | 56 | 59 | 43 | 19 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | 5.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | ||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Very good | 2.4 | 1.8 | 2.7 | ||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Rating: Good | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.3 | ||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Rating: Good | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | ||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Good | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | ||||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37.7 | 45 | |||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41.8 | 48.3 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | 38.8 | 46.7 | |||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | 41.3 | 49.5 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | 38.5 | 45 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 37.7 | 47 | |||||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 41.8 | 47.9 | |||||
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| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Highly recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | 1 | ||||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Rating: Test winner | 1 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 1 | ||||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Test winner | 1 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 100 | 100,4 | 100,4 | 100,3 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | 99,9 | 100 | 102,8 | 97,7 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 101,8 | 104,8 | 102,5 | 99,2 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 102.7 | 102,5 | 104,5 | 102,1 | |||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 99,5 | 100,1 | 99,6 | 99,9 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | ||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | ||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 3+ | ||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 2- | ||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,9 | 50,7 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | 40,2 | 56 | |||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | 40,3 | 52,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 52,9 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 37,6 | 53,9 | |||||
| Firestone Multiseason 2 | 42,4 | 54,1 | |||||
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