Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21: 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 40 tests, 3 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 5 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 still wins on noise / comfort, 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 87 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 10.5 2 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Avg rank 5.4 21 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 1.0 2 | Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.5 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 12.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 6.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5, with 3 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 →