Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus (2026)

Wet weather is where the two tyres diverge sharply. In the same 2020 Autobild test, the Goodyear stopped in 47.0 m on wet asphalt; the Pirelli needed 51.1 m — over four metres longer. That gap aligns with broader test evidence: the Goodyear's wet-braking score sits at 81.1 and its overall wet score at 82, underpinned by consistently praised wet handling across multiple 2024 and 2025 test campaigns. Real owners echo this — grip and traction in rain are among the most frequently cited strengths. The Pirelli's wet-braking score of 65 is a significant liability, and its aquaplaning resistance (76.5) trails the Goodyear's 80.3 meaningfully. For drivers who prioritise safety in rain, the Goodyear is the clear choice.

Dry performance is the one area where the Pirelli makes a genuine argument. In the shared Autobild 2020 test, it stopped from 100 km/h in 39.8 m on dry asphalt versus 41.6 m for the Goodyear — a meaningful 1.8-metre advantage. Its dry-braking score of 95 is exceptional, and Pirelli designed the tread structure specifically to maximise dry contact patch stability. The Goodyear, by contrast, carries a dry-braking score of just 69.4 and has been consistently flagged for extended stopping distances on dry roads across multiple recent test programmes. Its dry lane-change average of 84 suggests capable handling dynamics, but outright braking is clearly not its strength. If you spend most of your time on dry tarmac, the Pirelli's advantage here is real — though it's the only category where that holds true.

Snow performance is arguably the Goodyear's most impressive dimension — and the Pirelli's most damaging weakness. The Vector Gen-3 carries a snow score of 79.3, with testers repeatedly singling out its traction and braking on snow-covered roads as among the best in the all-season segment. Short snow braking distances and confident handling in wintry conditions have been highlighted across both 2024 and 2025 tests. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus, by contrast, scores just 52.5 for snow — a number that reflects the single test verdict of extended braking distances and pronounced understeer on snow and ice. Pirelli positioned this tyre primarily for urban use, and in genuine winter conditions it shows. Anyone in a climate with real winters should treat the Cinturato All Season Plus as a fair-weather all-season at best.

Comfort is surprisingly competitive between the two. The Goodyear scores 83.9 for comfort and 80.3 for noise — Tyre Reviews named it best-in-class for noise and comfort in their 2025 test, and owners consistently praise its refinement, with quietness mentioned six times in customer feedback. The Pirelli scores 84 for comfort and 84 for noise, suggesting a similarly accomplished ride, though this is based on a single older test rather than the broader validation the Goodyear has accumulated. Where the Pirelli genuinely excels is rolling resistance: its score of 96 is extraordinary, and it translates into real-world fuel savings that owners appreciated alongside its price-to-quality ratio. The Goodyear's rolling resistance of 79.6 is respectable but not in the same league — though its mileage score of 80.7 suggests solid longevity, and durability was noted by multiple owners.