Dunlop All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 7
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 4 times and the All Season 2 not once. The All Season 2 used 2% less fuel; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 8.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if you want the most consistent all-round safety-especially shorter wet braking and strong winter braking confidence. Choose the Dunlop All Season 2 if your priority is lower running costs (efficiency/value) and you regularly benefit from strong snow traction, but be cautious if your driving includes lots of wet or higher-speed dry braking demand, as ADAC 2026 flags meaningful weaknesses.
Where the All Season 2 is stronger
- Often strong winter traction: wins snow traction in both ADAC tests (e.g., 2584 N vs 2547 N in 2026; 246 N vs 241 N in 2025)
- Efficiency-focused: repeatedly better fuel consumption/rolling resistance (e.g., ADAC 2026 5.5 vs 5.7 l/100 km; AutoBild rolling resistance 7.68 vs 7.95 kg/t)
- Value proposition: consistently better cost metrics where provided (ADAC 2025 value 1.96 vs 1.99; AutoBild value 7.57 vs 12.79)
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- More consistent stopping performance: wins dry and wet braking in all shared datasets (e.g., ADAC 2026 wet 34.2 m vs 38.0 m; ADAC 2025 wet 33.2 m vs 33.7 m)
- Stronger wet-safety toolkit overall: typically better aquaplaning and wet handling margins (e.g., ADAC 2026 straight aqua 86.5 vs 84.9 km/h; ADAC 2025 curved aqua 2.7 vs 2.6 m/s²)
- Very convincing winter braking credentials per ADAC narrative (shortest/among shortest snow and ice braking; also edges ice braking in both ADAC tests)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
All Season 2 vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 at a glance
| Category | All Season 2 | Gap | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 0 | 4 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 0 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 5 |
| Wet14 measurements | 3 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 4.7% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 11 |
| Snow8 measurements | 2 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1% shorter on snow (3 tests) | 5 |
| Ice2 measurements | 0 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1.3% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 2 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value10 measurements | 5 | The All Season 2 used 2% less fuel (3 tests) | 4 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.7 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating7 and 81 reviews | 70% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 12 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 43% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 35 points | 78% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | +11.9% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 69 sizes made in both | 102 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | All Season 2 | Field | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P10 of 16 | P6 of 16 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P11 of 37 | P6 of 37 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
All Season 2
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
All Season 2
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
All Season 2
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 42.85 | 0.7% | 42.55 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 93.9 | 0.5% | 94.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 46.58 | 4.7% | 44.45 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 42.3 | 7.4% | 39.05 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72.4 | 0.1% | 72.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.63 | 1.1% | 11.76 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 77.67 | 1.2% | 78.6 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3.15 | 1% | 3.18 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14.97 | 1% | 14.77 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,813 | 0.2% | 1,825 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 52.5 | 4.2% | 54.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3.87 | 3.9% | 4.02 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 17.75 | 1.3% | 17.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72.27 | 0.4 dB | 71.87 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 55,970 | 8.6% | 52,187 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.68 | 3.4% | 7.95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.33 | 2% | 5.44 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 58.5 | 2.5% | 57 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 533 | 12.9% | 612 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
| All Season 2 | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 43 | Dry | 65 | ||
| 72 | Wet | 89 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 68 | ||
| 94 | Value | 73 | ||
| 90 | Snow | 81 | ||
| 79 | Ice | 87 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| All Season 2 | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 7.4 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 5.3 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 7.4 | Wear | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop All Season 2
- 70%from 7 reviews
- 43%would buy again
- 47,065 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers' feedback on the Dunlop All Season 2 is mixed but generally favorable, with the highest-scoring reviews strongly praising confident all-season traction-especially in wet and colder conditions-and good real-world mileage. Several users also describe it as good value and secure in everyday driving. A smaller but recurring set of comments mentions noticeable noise/squeal and less satisfying handling/understeer on warmer, dry roads; one very low score reports poor sidewall durability but this is not widely echoed.
- Strong grip/traction in wet and cold conditions
- Good all-season versatility (including light snow capability)
- Good tread life/mileage when maintained
- Good value for money
- Noticeable road noise/squeaking
- Less precise handling on warm/dry roads (can feel like understeer)
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 7 All Season 2 reviewsFrom my experience tyre is very good in cold, wet and damp condition. On dry and warmer asphalt not so great at handling.
Wear is expetional, they wear very little.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- 82%from 81 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,078,534 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 highly overall (average 79.9%), with most praising its dependable all-round grip, particularly in the wet, where over half of reviewers comment positively. Dry grip, snow traction and cold-weather performance are also frequently highlighted, and around a third of owners report strong tread life. The main recurring downsides are a noticeably weaker dry braking performance and slightly vague steering feel, raised by around one in five and around one in six owners respectively, while road noise feedback is mixed but leans positive.
- Confident wet grip in heavy rain and greasy conditions
- Strong dry grip for everyday driving
- Long tread life and slow wear rates
- Impressive snow traction for an all-season tyre
- Longer dry braking distances / less bite under heavy braking
- Vague or light steering feel and less direct response
- Higher rolling resistance / noticeable fuel economy drop for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 75 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 81 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviewsAlmost perfect tyres that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 99 sizes of the All Season 2 and 102 of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 69 of them made in both.
| Category | All Season 2 | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 13 to 21 inch | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 69 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16and 57 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B51%C46%D2%A1% | B87%C13% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%B30%D2% | C47%B29%A21%D4% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B99%A1% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 175 of 175 | 252 of 252 |
| On the market since | 2023 | - |
| Replaced | - | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) |
| Replaced by | - | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 |
| Awards | - | Commended: Best All-Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2021) Winner: Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2021) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 11.9% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Dunlop's All Season 2 and Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 sit in the same “premium touring all-season” space, but the shared test data shows they achieve that brief with different priorities. Across four shared comparisons (two ADAC tests in different sizes and two AutoBild/market-overview datasets), the Goodyear tends to win the safety-critical stopping metrics, while the Dunlop more often fights back on running costs (price-per-distance and efficiency) and sometimes outright mileage.
What makes this head-to-head especially interesting is that both tyres repeatedly show a winter bias in the ADAC commentary, yet the Goodyear generally holds onto better wet control and slightly better dry performance. Meanwhile, the Dunlop's results swing more by test and size: it can look like a cost-and-mileage hero in one dataset, but also gets criticized by ADAC as too one-sided when dry/wet safety is weighted heavily.
Conclusion
On balance, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the safer, more consistently high-performing all-season across the shared tests. It beats the Dunlop in dry braking in every shared dataset (e.g., 44.4 m vs 45.0 m in ADAC 2026; 42.8 m vs 43.2 m in ADAC 2025) and is clearly ahead in wet braking where the gap can be meaningful (ADAC 2026: 34.2 m vs 38.0 m, about a 10% advantage; wet braking on concrete: 39.0 m vs 44.4 m). Add strong winter credentials (often the better snow/ice braking) and generally lower noise, and it's easier to recommend as the “set-and-forget” choice for mixed climates.
The Dunlop All Season 2's case is strongest when value and efficiency matter as much as (or more than) outright wet stopping. It repeatedly scores better on fuel/rolling resistance and price-per-1,000 km metrics (e.g., AutoBild value 7.57 vs 12.79; ADAC 2025 value 1.96 vs 1.99; and it often matches or beats Goodyear on consumption/rolling resistance). It can also be very competitive in snow traction (wins in both ADAC tests). However, ADAC's 2026 report is a red flag: it calls out the longest dry braking in the whole test and weak wet performance, serious enough that ADAC withholds a recommendation. Practical takeaway: the Dunlop can be the rational “cost-per-km” pick in the right size/market context, but the Goodyear is the more dependable all-rounder-especially where wet braking and winter braking confidence are non-negotiable.
All Season 2 vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: your questions
Is the Dunlop All Season 2 or the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 the better tyre?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 4 times and the All Season 2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Season 2 or the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 11 of the 14 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 5 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The All Season 2 used 2% less fuel (3 tests); the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 8.6% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and shed 2.5% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.4/10 for the All Season 2 and 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the All Season 2 and 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. 43% of All Season 2 owners would buy it again, against 78% for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 11.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The All Season 2 is made in 99 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 102 (14 to 22 inch). 69 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the All Season 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
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