BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 42 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 7 | 35 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.3 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92 | 92.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.4 | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.1 22 | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.4 12 | Avg rank 5.6 998 | BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 6.5 212 | BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.4 for the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 10.0 for the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🧊 Ice: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.3 for the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 or Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2 appears in 7 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 35, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
