Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M appear in 36 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 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 87.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 6.0 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 7.0 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Avg rank 4.5 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 →
