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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Continental AllSeasonContact 2

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

#	GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 /79%	Continental AllSeasonContact 2 /85%

Dimensions	R14 - R21	R15 - R22
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Let's take a look at the two all-round tyres, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the Continental AllSeasonContact 2. Both of these models are successors to earlier designs from industry leaders Goodyear and Continental, continuing their respective lineages of excellent performance and reliable builds.

The GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, roll out from France and Slovenia, provides a well-rounded performance across all disciplines, as noted in the autobild 2025 test. It excels particularly in wet handling and rolling resistance, while keeping a good balance on dry pavements and snow-covered surfaces.

On the other hand, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, which is made in the Czech Republic, also comes with its distinct strengths. Its wide range of notable features extends to wet and dry handling, wet braking, exterior noise reduction, and snow handling. It specifically outperformed in the SPORTAUTO test, clinching the first position in a total of six tyres tested.

While both tyres present strong performances, the overall data suggests Continental AllSeasonContact 2 outshines GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 in mutual tests, ranking higher in most of them. Additionally, with our rating of 85% for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 compared to 79% for the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, it's clear that the former is the more favored in this comparison.

Nevertheless, the strength of the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 should not be undervalued. Its score in the AUTOBILD test is indicative of its well-rounded performance, making it a solid choice for those looking for a reliable all-weather tyre.

In conclusion, while both tyres have valid strengths and weaknesses, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stands out as the overall better performer in these tests. That said, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 also offers strong features, proving both to be valuable additions from their respective manufacturers.

Segment

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Premium

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 265

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 178

Number of tests

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 24x

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 12x

Best position in test

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 1.

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 1.

Worst position in test

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 5.

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 12.

Average position in tests

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 2.33

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 3.75

Year of the last test

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 2025

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 2025

Best rating in test

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Exemplary

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Good

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
AllSeasonContact 2

83%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

82%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 74%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 72%

Wet braking

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 87%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 70%

Wet handling

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 90%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 86%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 78%

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 77%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 86%

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 85%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 B

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 B

Snow

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

85%

Continental
AllSeasonContact 2

82%

Snow braking

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 85%

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 79%

Snow traction

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 85%

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 82%

Snow handling

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 82%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 77%

Snow cornering

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 93%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 83%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
AllSeasonContact 2

88%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

85%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 84%

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 80%

Dry braking

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 78%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 61%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
AllSeasonContact 2

84%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

81%

Exterior noise

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 83%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 74%

Comfort

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 78%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 78%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 72 dB

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
AllSeasonContact 2

75%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

73%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 85%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 84%

Mileage

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 80%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 72%

Price/value

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 64%

2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 61%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 B

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 C

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Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2025 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2+	1
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Good	2	2	2
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Good	2+	2+	2
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Aftonbladet Allyear tyre test 2025 225/45 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	7.9
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	7
Continental AllSeasonContact 2	7.7
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SPORTAUTO Allyear tyre test 2024 215/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9.5	8.9	10.0	10.0
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Good	7.8	8.3	8.5	9.4
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Outstanding	8.8	8.9	9.2	10.0
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Autozeitung Allyear tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	401
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner	401
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Test winner	401
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AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	3+
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	3+
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AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	36.8	50.5
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	41.5	55.2
Continental AllSeasonContact 2	40.0	53.6
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ACE Allyear tyre test 2024 215/50 R18

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	62	66	52	26
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Recommended	56	54	45	22
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Highly recommended	51	66	52	24
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