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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
All season
2020 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
All season
2020 235/55 R17 View
ACE ACE
All season
2019 205/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
All season
2019 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
All season
2018 195/65 R15 View

In comparing the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 tyres, we see two all-rounded models that provide different benefits. These tyres have been tested by various establishments including Autoklub CR, ADAC, and Autobild amongst others.


The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 provided strong performances on dry braking and wet circle cornering, obtaining best features from various tests. Notably, the tyre ranked first in the Autobild test out of a total of 27 tyres. The tyre's strengths lie in dry braking, rolling resistance, wet braking and wet circle cornering. However, the tyre's performance was weaker on snow, as indicated in the ADAC 2020 test. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scored an overall rating of 45% on our website.


On the other hand, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2, had strong performances in comfort and snow-related features such as snow braking, handling, and traction, as seen in the tests by Autoklub CR and Autobild. In the ADAC test, the tyre displayed some weakness on snow-covered and dry surfaces, but performed relatively well in wet conditions and wear resistance. The tyre ranked second in the ADAC test and third in the Autobild test. This tyre received an overall rating of 65% on our website. Please note, a newer model has since replaced this tyre.


In summary, both Bridgestone and Goodyear models perform excellently as all-round tyres. If your priority is dry braking and wet circle cornering, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 might be the best choice. However, if you are looking for comfort and exceptional snow performance, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 is a strong contender. It is always important to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses depending on specific needs and road conditions.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
83%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
82%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
93%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
90%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
88%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
77%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
66%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
74%
Best: Nokian WeatherProof (96.5%)
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
73%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
90%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
70%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
82%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
76%
Best in category: Michelin CrossClimate+ (89.9%)
Snow Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
52%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
78%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
53%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Best: Fulda MultiControl (93.0%)
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
49%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
84%
Best: Fulda MultiControl (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
58%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
74%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
47%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
69%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 (93.0%)
Ice Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
85%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Ice Braking Abs
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
83%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Best in category: Continental AllSeasonContact (84.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
74%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
79%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Best: Kormoran All Season (99.0%)
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
69%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
76%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
74%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
90%
Best in category: Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 (94.5%)
Economy
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
77%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
88%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
85%
Best: Kormoran All Season (99.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
56%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
87%
Best in category: Kormoran All Season (99.0%)

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