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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season vs. Nokian WeatherProof

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 2 tests

Wet Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
64%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Nokian WeatherProof
78%
Nokian
WeatherProof
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
92%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
67%
Nokian WeatherProof
65%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
90%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
89%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
63%
Nokian WeatherProof
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
88%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
88%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
55%
Nokian WeatherProof
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
75%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
81%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
63%
Nokian WeatherProof
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
80%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
88%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
72%
Nokian WeatherProof
97%
Best in category: Continental AllSeasonContact (87.1%)
Dry Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
78%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
73%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Nokian WeatherProof
76%
Nokian
WeatherProof
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
86%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
76%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
74%
Nokian WeatherProof
72%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
85%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
80%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
72%
Nokian WeatherProof
80%
Best: Fulda MultiControl (87.0%)
Snow Performance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
47%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
77%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
74%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Nokian WeatherProof
86%
Nokian
WeatherProof
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
53%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
78%
Nokian WeatherProof
89%
Best: Fulda MultiControl (93.0%)
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
36%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
77%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
50%
Nokian WeatherProof
86%
Best: Fulda MultiControl (100.0%)
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
58%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
70%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
73%
Nokian WeatherProof
85%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
42%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
78%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
93%
Nokian WeatherProof
85%
Best in category: Fulda MultiControl (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
72%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
76%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Nokian WeatherProof
64%
Nokian
WeatherProof
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
73%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
82%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
81%
Nokian WeatherProof
67%
Best: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (91.0%)
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
71%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
90%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
71%
Nokian WeatherProof
61%
Best in category: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (86.0%)
Economy
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
72%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
66%
Nexen
N Blue 4 Season
Nokian WeatherProof
71%
Nokian
WeatherProof
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
84%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
82%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
64%
Nokian WeatherProof
91%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
59%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
84%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
67%
Nokian WeatherProof
51%
Best in category: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 (90.0%)

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