Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

Our tyre comparison features two exceptional all-season tyres: the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. These products come from two leading tyre manufacturers, Bridgestone and Goodyear, who have a reputation for innovation and quality. To provide an informed verdict, we've synthesized the test data and reviews from multiple tyre tests.

Starting with the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, this tyre is rated 85% by our experts. It is manufactured in Hungary and Italy and has not been replaced by any newer model. The A005 EVO excels in grip, wet and dry, and has good aquaplaning resistance, with short dry braking distance. In the Tyre Reviews test, this tyre's best feature was rolling resistance performance.

On the other hand, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is rated 91% by our experts. Manufactured in Slovenia and France, it is the third generation of its kind, having replaced the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Vector 4Seasons. The Gen-3 tyre has excellent grip in wet conditions, short braking distances, and efficient handling. Additionally, it boasts excellent snow performance and fast dry handling times. In the Tyre Reviews test, its best feature was dry handling.

When comparing their results in mutual tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO ranked 2nd in the Autoklub ČR test (out of 10 tyres), with wet braking as its best feature. Meanwhile, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 placed 3rd, with rolling resistance as its strongest ability.

In the Autobild test (with 11 total tyres), the Bridgestone came in at 3rd place with its strengths in wet braking, wet circle cornering, dry handling, comfort, and dry braking. The GoodYear tyre ranked 4th, excelling in aquaplaning resistance (cross and longitudinal), dry handling, snow braking, and wet handling.

As for weaknesses, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO showed extremely limited snow performance, with the longest braking distance, lowest traction, and difficult snow handling. It was also the loudest tyre in terms of internal noise. However, for the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, only lower snow traction and long dry braking distances were noted as drawbacks.

In conclusion, both the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 tyres offer excellent functionality and performance. Although each tyre has certain strengths and weaknesses, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 outperforms the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in many tests and is generally rated higher. Ultimately, the choice between these two tyres hinges on individual preferences and how well the specific tyre features align with one's driving needs.