Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    2026 test data · 36 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II: 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II appear in 36 tests, 1 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.

    How the Royal-Black Royal AS II performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Royal-Black Royal AS II are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Royal-Black Royal AS II's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Royal-Black Royal AS II
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used351
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.729.7
    Latest test20262024
    Tire Lab Score92.7

    Tire Lab Score

    92.7
    Excellent · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3Royal-Black Royal AS IIWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    81122
    Avg rank 37.0
    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.2
    345
    Avg rank 33.0
    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
    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

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 37.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 33.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Royal-Black Royal AS II?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Royal-Black Royal AS II in 1, with 1 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 →