Comparison: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus (2026)

On dry roads, the two tyres are closer than you might expect. Across two independent comparative tests, the Goodyear averages 44.5m in dry braking versus 45.2m for the Pirelli — a modest 0.7m gap across 2 measured braking tests that most drivers would never feel. The Pirelli does earn credit for its dry behaviour, with strong tread block stability and an efficient directional pattern that delivers composed, predictable handling around town. That said, the Goodyear finished 5th and 3rd in the same tests where Pirelli placed 16th and 10th respectively, which suggests the Pirelli's dry braking numbers flatter it somewhat — its overall dry handling package falls behind the Goodyear in the full test rankings.

This is where the comparison opens up decisively. In wet braking, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 averages 46.9m against the Pirelli's 51.3m — a 4.4-metre gap across 2 measured tests. At motorway approach speeds, that difference is the kind that matters. The Goodyear's wet grip strength is its defining trait: testers have consistently praised its wet handling composure, and real-world owners back this up, frequently highlighting its grip on wet roads as a standout quality. The Pirelli isn't dangerous in the wet — its directional tread design with wide longitudinal channels does a reasonable job of managing aquaplaning — but it simply cannot match the Goodyear's wet braking security, and its wet scores lag noticeably behind.

For a tyre carrying 'All Season' in its name, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus has a clear weak point: snow. Testing has revealed extended braking distances and a tendency toward understeer on snow and ice — not the kind of behaviour you want when conditions deteriorate. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 handles snow with significantly more confidence. While testers have noted it's not a match for dedicated winter tyres on heavily snow-covered surfaces — this is an all-season after all — its snow traction and acceleration scores are genuinely strong for the category. Drivers in regions that see regular light snowfall will find the Goodyear a much safer year-round proposition than the Pirelli.

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 impresses here. Test scores rate it at the top of the category for both ride comfort and cabin noise — and owners confirm it: low noise is one of the most frequently mentioned positives in customer reviews, cited repeatedly by real-world users. Some owners do note a slight floating sensation at higher motorway speeds in warm conditions, which is worth knowing for summer highway users. The Pirelli is competent on comfort and refinement, but doesn't reach the same level of refinement. Where Pirelli does have a genuine edge is rolling resistance — its fuel efficiency scores are strong, and tester feedback highlights its fuel-saving credentials, which matters for high-mileage commuters watching running costs.