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

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

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

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

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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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