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    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    2026 test data · 43 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof: 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 Nokian SeasonProof appear in 43 tests, 8 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Nokian SeasonProof performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 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 Nokian SeasonProof still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Nokian SeasonProof if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Nokian SeasonProof
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used358
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.77.3
    Latest test20262024
    Tire Lab Score92.791.3

    Tire Lab Score

    92.7
    Excellent · All Season
    91.3
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Nokian SeasonProofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    81122
    Avg rank 8.0
    12
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    345
    Avg rank 9.1
    21
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.5
    5623
    Avg rank 3.2
    651
    Nokian SeasonProof
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    		No data
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    998
    Avg rank 6.4
    213
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 6.5
    212
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian SeasonProof
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.4
    33
    Avg rank 8.0
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Nokian SeasonProof?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian SeasonProof 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 Nokian SeasonProof.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian SeasonProof shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Nokian SeasonProof in 8, with 8 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →