Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 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 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appear in 45 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 4 Seasons Gen 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 10 | 35 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.9 | 92.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.8 472 | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 12 | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 423 | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.2 22 | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.7 2 | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 3.0 and 3.0.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 6.4 and 6.4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 or Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 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 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 appears in 10 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 →