Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2: 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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 73.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Nitto Terra Grappler G2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 6.7 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 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.7 for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nitto Terra Grappler G2
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks better than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 →
