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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than GoodYear (82%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 test, where both the Weather Control A005 EVO and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Weather Control A005 EVO is made in Hungary/Italy and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Number of tests
11
28
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.9
3.9
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
91
198

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
83%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
89%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
66%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
74%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
68%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
86%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
87%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
83%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
91%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
87%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
77%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
86%
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
70%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
89%
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
64%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
89%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
55%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
82%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
75%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
83%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
83%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
59%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
86%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
55%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
90%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
All season
2022205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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