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    Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    2026 test data · 54 independent tests · 12 head-to-head

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    Continental AllSeasonContact 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 54 tests, 12 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.

    How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in 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 ice and Tire Lab Score. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricContinental AllSeasonContact 2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used1935
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.25.7
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score91.292.7

    Tire Lab Score

    91.2
    Excellent · All Season
    92.7
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental AllSeasonContact 2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.8
    101010
    Avg rank 5.0
    81122
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    293
    Avg rank 7.2
    345
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.6
    159
    Avg rank 4.5
    5623
    Tie
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.7
    11
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.4
    3105
    Avg rank 5.6
    998
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 5.0
    12
    Avg rank 6.5
    212
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.2
    1
    Avg rank 6.4
    33
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 12 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 4.6 and 4.5.

    🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 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 5.7 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 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 8.2 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 35, with 12 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 →