Continental AllSeasonContact vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 44
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 11 times and the AllSeasonContact 5 times. The AllSeasonContact had 4.4% lower rolling resistance; the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 26.4% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 for the most rounded performance, sharper handling, and superior tread life-ideal for mixed climates and higher mileage. Choose Continental AllSeasonContact if you prioritise aquaplaning safety and fuel efficiency, or drive frequently in heavy rain and want strong snow braking confidence.
Where the AllSeasonContact is stronger
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (frequent wins in straight/curved aqua, wet circle)
- Low rolling resistance and strong fuel economy
- Confident winter performance with frequent snow braking/handling wins
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Best overall consistency across conditions (most test wins)
- Strong wet and dry handling with precise steering
- Very good wear, value, and comfort/noise ratings
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.
AllSeasonContact vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact | Gap | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Shared tests won16 shared tests | 5 | 11 | |
| Dry29 measurements | 9 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1.2% shorter in the dry (15 tests) | 17 |
| Wet55 measurements | 20 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet (15 tests) | 35 |
| Snow41 measurements | 22 | The AllSeasonContact stopped 0.7% shorter on snow (12 tests) | 18 |
| Comfort15 measurements | 3 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.7 dB quieter (11 tests) | 12 |
| Value16 measurements | 8 | Level between the two. | 8 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.7 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating44 and 81 reviews | 82% | Too close to call | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The AllSeasonContact by 2 points | 78% |
| Pricein the 9 tests that listed prices | +1.5% | The AllSeasonContact was dearer in 6 of 9 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 108 | 78 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 16 tests, 2020 to 2024
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 | AllSeasonContact | Field | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 12 | P3 of 12 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 11 | P3 of 11 | |
| 2023 TUV Report All Season Test | P3 of 4 | P4 of 4 | |
| 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 7 | P5 of 7 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P13 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P8 of 35 | P6 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P10 of 32 | P3 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2020 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 6 | P2 of 6 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 11 | P3 of 11 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 14 | P1 of 14 | |
| 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | P8 of 32 | P4 of 32 | |
| 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 9 | P1 of 9 |
Performance profile
22 measurements from the 16 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact
Not ahead in any category
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
AllSeasonContact
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 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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| 42.67 | 1.2% | 42.15 | 5-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.2 | 0.8% | 76.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 96.9 | 1% | 97.83 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.73 | 1.5% | 73.84 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.91 | 0.3% | 80.68 | 6-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49,812 | 26.4% | 61,743 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 AllSeasonContact scores 8.7 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 50 | Dry | 65 | ||
| 87 | Wet | 89 | ||
| 28 | Comfort | 68 | ||
| 72 | Value | 73 | ||
| 76 | Snow | 81 | ||
| 40 | 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
| AllSeasonContact | Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | ||
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| 8.2 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 8.3 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 8.6 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact
- 82%from 44 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 757,711 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact well overall, with most highlighting strong wet grip and confident snow traction as its key strengths. A sizeable minority also note it is quieter than expected for an all-season tyre, with decent comfort and dry grip for everyday driving. The main mixed area is tread life: many report long mileage, but around one in six owners feel wear can be disappointing in hotter conditions. A small number also report punctures, though this is far from a majority view.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring wet-road confidence
- Excellent traction on snow
- Low road noise for an all-season tyre
- Good dry grip for normal road driving
- Tread life can be mediocre for some drivers
- Puncture resistance reported as poor by a small minority
- Dry braking feels inconsistent to some
Summarised by AI from 39 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 44 AllSeasonContact reviewsOverall very happy with the performance and the grip especially in wet and winter conditions. In the summer when temperatures are quite high, the tyres seem to feel like a cheaper B-brand all season tyre with mushy performance especially when cornering at higher speeds. Unfortunately I've had one puncture on the rear, which could have been due to bad road conditions in the south of France but I still find it quiet strange to have the tyre so damaged after off-roading on little dusty roads, my GT Radial and Bridgestone's never had this issue. The tyres seem to have very little wear after 21000 miles, I think they could easily last another 20000 but I'm probably going to replace them by Michelin's next year.
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: 108 sizes of the AllSeasonContact and 102 of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 78 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 108 sizes, 13 to 20 inch | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 78 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 66 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B87%C13% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B59%C32%A8%D1%E1% | C47%B29%A21%D4% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B99%A1% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 191 of 191 | 252 of 252 |
| On the market since | 2017 | - |
| Replaced | - | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) |
| Replaced by | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 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 AllSeasonContact was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 9 tests that listed prices, by 1.5% 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.
This matchup pits two benchmark all-season touring tyres against each other: Continental's AllSeasonContact and Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3. Across 16 shared professional tests from 2020-2024, both deliver year-round capability with credible winter performance, dependable wet grip, and sensible running costs, but they go about it differently.
Goodyear tends to lead overall results (11 test wins vs. 5) with a sportier, more dynamic feel in mixed conditions and consistently strong wet and snow performance, plus excellent wear. Continental counters with standout aquaplaning safety, notably low rolling resistance for fuel savings, and confidence on snow-often braking shorter on winter surfaces. The choice hinges on whether you prioritise outright all-round pace and longevity (Goodyear) or efficiency and wet-safety margins (Continental).
Conclusion
Pattern-wise, Goodyear generally tops overall rankings and dominates key dynamic metrics: more wins in dry handling, wet braking/handling, and noise, plus repeatedly strong winter traction and markedly better mileage and value scores in long-term tests. Drivers will notice its precise steering, balanced grip, and calmer cabin, making it the more complete all-season for varied climates and higher annual mileage.
Continental shines where safety margins and efficiency matter: it frequently resists aquaplaning better, often stops shorter in the wet in specific tests, and posts some of the lowest rolling resistance figures-translating to fuel savings. It's also confident on snow, with several wins in snow braking/handling. If you value wet-road safety headroom and running-cost efficiency over ultimate dry/wet pace, the Continental remains a superb pick.
Bottom line: Goodyear for the best all-round performance and longevity; Continental for aquaplaning security and economy. Choose based on whether your priority is dynamic breadth and wear (Goodyear) or efficiency and wet-safety reserves (Continental).
AllSeasonContact vs Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact or the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 the better tyre?
In the 16 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 11 times and the AllSeasonContact 5 times. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact scores 8.7 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact or the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 35 of the 55 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet across 15 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 17 of the 29 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.2% shorter in the dry across 15 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact led 22 of the 41 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter on snow across 12 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact had 4.4% lower rolling resistance (11 tests); the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 26.4% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the AllSeasonContact and 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.7 dB quieter (11 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the AllSeasonContact and 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81. 80% of AllSeasonContact owners would buy it again, against 78% for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 9 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 1.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact is made in 108 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in 102 (14 to 22 inch). 78 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact is graded B for wet grip and B 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.
About the TR Score
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.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.


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