Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 48 tests, 11 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 13 | 35 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 92.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 633 | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 317 | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.6 31 | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 211 | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:
- 20242024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
- 20222022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
- 20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20222022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
- 20212021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
- 20212021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20212021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
- 20202020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.6 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.8 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 9.8 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO or Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO appears in 13 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 35, with 11 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 →
