18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Westlake All Season Elite Z401 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Westlake). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Westlake (4%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 4% of the Westlake All Season Elite Z401. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 235/55 R18 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the All Season Elite Z401 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made - Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Westlake
All Season Elite Z401
Number of tests
28
3
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
3.9
23.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
198
138

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
78%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
89%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
83%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
61%
Dry Handling Objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
89%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
60%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
24%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
68%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
66%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
49%
Wet Handling Objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
91%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
83%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
84%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
91%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
77%
Snow Handling Objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
89%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
79%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
93%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
93%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
100%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
Westlake All Season Elite Z401
100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
All season
2025235/55 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.