Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5: 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 62 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, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on efficiency, 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | Summer |
| Tests used | 35 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | No data | 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 6.8 432 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Avg rank 12.9 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra HP5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
