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GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

All Season
Premium
7.9 /10 Recommended

Allseason tyre that is great on wet, safe on snow, has great mileage and is cheaper than the Michelin? Yes please!

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28 Tests 209 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding all-weather performance with precise braking and handling on wet, dry, and snowy roads.

Exceptional winter capabilities featuring agile handling, strong snow traction, and excellent aquaplaning resistance.

High durability and longevity with a high predicted mileage in various test conditions.

Optimized fuel efficiency due to a light design and low rolling resistance under many test scenarios.

Balanced and comfortable handling with harmonious steering behavior for everyday driving.

Weaknesses

Some users report subpar dry braking performance, with longer braking distances on dry asphalt.

Mixed feedback on rolling resistance; while many experience low resistance, others noted increased resistance affecting fuel consumption.

The tire is positioned at a higher price level compared to some competitors.

Elevated road noise has been reported by some drivers, indicating increased pass-by sound.

A few reviews mention limited traction reserves in extreme snowy conditions (e.g. when wheels spin), resulting in reduced stability during rapid weight changes.

History

Vector 4Seasons2016–Vector 4Seasons Gen-22015–2020–Vector 4Seasons Gen-37.9
2020

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

2020
2× Tested1× Winner
Autobild205/55 R161stTest winner
Autobild205/55 R16#4
2021
3× Tested1× Winner
Autobild225/50 R171stTest winner
Autobild225/50 R17#3
Autobild215/60 R16#4Exemplary
2022
4× Tested1× Winner
Autobild195/55 R161stSatisfactory
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#3
ARBÖ205/55 R17#4Recommended
Autobild195/55 R16#6
2023
3× Tested
Tyre Reviews195/65 R15#2Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R17#6Good
Autobild225/45 R17#12
2024
8× Tested2× Winner
ADAC205/55 R161stVery good
Autozeitung215/55 R171stTest winner
Autobild225/40 R18#3Exemplary
ACE215/50 R18#3Recommended
AUTOBILD225/50 R17#4Exemplary
ALVOLANTE225/50 R17#5
SPORTAUTO215/40 R18#5Good
AUTOBILD225/50 R17#6
2025
7× Tested
TYRE REVIEWS235/55 R18#3Highly recommended
Aftonbladet225/45 R17#4
Tyre Reviews205/45 R17#4Highly recommended
Autobild215/50 R18#4Good
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#5Good
Autobild225/45 R18#5Good
Autobild215/55 R17#6Exemplary

Tests (28)

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28 Tests 5× Winner 19× Recommended
ADAC All Season
205/55 R16
Winner
ADAC2024
1stVery good
VW Golf
Autobild All Season
225/40 R18
#3 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild2024
3rdExemplary
AUTOBILD All Season
225/50 R17
#4 Of 15 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
4thExemplary
BMW 3er
Autobild All Season
225/45 R17
#6 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild2023
6thGood
VW Golf
Autobild All Season
195/55 R16
Winner
Autobild2022
1stSatisfactory
VW Polo
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Autobild All Season
225/50 R17
Winner
Autobild2021
1stTest winner
BMW 3
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Autobild All Season
205/55 R16
Winner
Autobild2020
1stTest winner
VW Golf
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Sizes (113)

175/65 R14From £61

2 Variants

86HXLXL EVR
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185/60 R14From £75

1 Variants

86HXLXL EVR
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185/65 R14

1 Variants

86HEVR

Ratings

Tested 20× By professional organizations

●Very good12× (60%)
●Satisfactory8× (40%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 10.0xxx/xx R16 9.6xxx/xx R17 9.6xxx/xx R18 8.9195/xx Rxx 9.3205/xx Rxx 9.6215/xx Rxx 9.3225/xx Rxx 9.5235/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

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

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