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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Yokohama (40%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 40% of the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the BluEarth-4S AW21 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Yokohama
BluEarth-4S AW21
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Number of tests
6
28
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
14.0
3.9
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
100
198

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
92%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
93%
Dry braking
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
85%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
86%
Dry handling
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
89%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Dry handling - objective
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
98%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Dry Handling Objective
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
96%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Wet
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
90%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
77%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
88%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Wet braking
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
87%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
97%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Wet handling
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
94%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Wet Handling Objective
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
95%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Snow
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
97%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Snow acceleration
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
100%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Snow braking
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
100%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Snow handling
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
94%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Snow traction
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
100%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Snow cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
91%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Snow Handling Objective
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
96%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
97%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Exterior noise
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
94%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Comfort
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
100%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Costs
Confidence
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
91%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
74%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
93%
Price
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
100%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Price/value
Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
99%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
All season
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2020205/55 R16View

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