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2. Maxxis All Season AP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs. Maxxis All Season AP2
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When comparing the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2 and the Maxxis All Season AP2, it's safe to say both models hold their own in terms of performance. However, there are a few distinct differences that set each tyre apart.
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2, a product of a seasoned tyre manufacturer, consistently ranks high in multiple tests. This tyre is a successor to the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons and has since been replaced by GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3.
Highlighted features include comfort, wet circle cornering, and wet handling based on the Autobild test. In the ADAC test, it ranked well for noise control, wet braking, and snow traction. Overall, it's proven itself as an allround tyre that performs well in various weather conditions.
On the other hand, Maxxis All Season AP2 from Maxxis offers a solid option tested in diverse conditions. While not necessarily reaching the heights of Goodyear's model in test rankings, Maxxis All Season AP2 proves respectable in performance.
In mutual tests, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2 generally ranked higher than the Maxxis All Season AP2. For instance, in the Autobild test, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2 ranked third out of 27 tyres. The Maxxis model, on the other hand, ranked 17th.
Despite the lower ranking, the Maxxis AP2 held its own, ranking 6th in the ADAC test out of 9 tyres. Meanwhile, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2 held the same ranking in this test as in the Autobild test.
In conclusion, both tyres bring different strengths to the table. The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen-2 excels with its overall performance, providing comfort and excellent handling in multiple conditions. Meanwhile, Maxxis All Season AP2 might trail slightly in test rankings but still offers reliable performance in diverse conditions.
While the Goodyear model might be the preferred choice according to test rankings, the Maxxis tyre remains a viable option for those looking for a dependable allround tyre.
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Best rating in test
1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Exemplary2. Maxxis All Season AP2 Sufficient
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1. Maxxis All Season AP2 Sufficient2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Sufficient
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,4 | 45,2 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 | 44,6 | 46,2 | |||||
| Maxxis All Season AP2 | 45,8 | 53,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 0,5 | 1,7 |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Satisfactory | 1,8 | 3,3 | 3,1 | 2,4 | 3,1 | 1,0 | 2,2 |
| Maxxis All Season AP2 Rating: Sufficient | 2,9 | 3,3 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 3,5 | 2,0 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 100 | 273,3 | 192,5 | 339,4 | 81,8 | 85,6 | |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 | 98,8 | 300 | 196 | 386,9 | 100 | 99,3 | |
| Maxxis All Season AP2 | 95,4 | 273,3 | 196,9 | 370,3 | 87 | 98,2 | |
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