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
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Royal-Black Royal AS II |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 29.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Royal-Black Royal AS II
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Royal-Black Royal AS II | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
