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    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    2026 test data · 38 independent tests

    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV 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 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 38 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.

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

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV if

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

    Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used335
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.35.7
    Latest test20192026
    Tire Lab Score86.492.7

    Tire Lab Score

    86.4
    Very Good · All Season
    92.7
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.0
    23
    Avg rank 5.0
    81122
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Avg rank 7.2
    345
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.9
    11
    Avg rank 4.5
    5623
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Avg rank 5.6
    998
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 6.5
    212
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.7
    Avg rank 6.4
    33
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

    💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.9 for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV 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 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.

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

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire lasts longer?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 35.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →