Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM: 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM appear in 4 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, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the King-Meiler AS1 KM performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 SUV and King-Meiler AS1 KM are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the King-Meiler AS1 KM's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVKing-Meiler AS1 KM
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used31
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.325.3
    Latest test20192019
    Tire Lab Score86.4

    Tire Lab Score

    86.4
    Very Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUVKing-Meiler AS1 KMWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.0
    23
    Avg rank 31.0
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Avg rank 29.0
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.9
    11
    No data
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    No data
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.7
    No data
    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV

    💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 31.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 29.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs King-Meiler AS1 KM

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV or King-Meiler AS1 KM?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, King-Meiler AS1 KM in 1.

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