Comparison: Barum Quartaris 5 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Barum (40%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 40% of the Barum Quartaris 5. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the Quartaris 5 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Quartaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B rating.