Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2: 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 and Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 appear in 19 tests, 4 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 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 10 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 4 Seasons Gen 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 9 | 10 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.5 | 92.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 823 | Avg rank 2.8 472 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 372 | Avg rank 7.0 12 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 11 | Avg rank 3.2 423 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 322 | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 3.7 2 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 6.4 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 3.3 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 7.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.4 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 8.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 or Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 appears in 9 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 in 10, with 4 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 →