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
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | King-Meiler AS1 KM |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 25.3 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.4 | — |
Tire Lab Score
King-Meiler AS1 KM
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
