Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The headline trend: Pirelli swept 10 of the 12 overall comparisons and dominated dry and wet stopping, aquaplaning resistance, and overall balance. Goodyear struck back in snow braking/ice braking and rolling resistance, and posted standout mileage and value in ADAC, making it the thriftier long-haul choice for colder regions.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been twelve tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | two | |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | ten |
While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading snow and ice braking in multiple tests (e.g., ADAC snow/ice wins)
- Lower rolling resistance in many comparisons (up to ~12% advantage)
- Excellent projected mileage, low abrasion, and strong value (ADAC wear +43%)
- Confident wet handling feel and good aquaplaning reserves in some sizes
- Consistently shortest dry and wet braking (won 11/11 in both categories)
- Top-tier aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) and wet handling
- Balanced, composed behaviour with strong comfort and low noise
- Frequent overall test wins across sizes and vehicle types (10/12 wins)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during eleven dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 10.17% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performed equally well in dry handling [s] tests.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Both tyres performed equally well
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.69% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 5.71% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 5.63% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 0.77% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.21% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 0.2% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 2.78% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.14% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during ten straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 floated at a 5.7% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during six curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 slipped out at a 2.79% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during nine snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 3.85% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 accelerated 0.22% faster than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during six snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 had 1.41% better snow traction than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.46% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.27% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performed equally well in subj. snow handling tests.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 provided 0.54% more lateral grip than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five snow slalom tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 3.84% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Slalom: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle 4.55% shorter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scored 3.34% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 measured 0.04% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 20.85% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two value tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 proved to have a 7.16% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Value: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 2.25% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 used 1.3% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 emitted 15% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Driver Reviews
Across most reviews, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is described as a highly capable all-round tyre with standout wet-road security (strong grip, wet braking, and aquaplaning resistance) and confidence in cold conditions including snow for an all-season. Many drivers also report very good longevity/wear and a generally quiet, comfortable ride. The most repeated drawbacks are a softer, less precise steering/feedback feel and slightly weaker dry braking/traction when pushed in warm or hot conditions compared with dedicated summer tyres.
Based on 68 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Driver Reviews
Across 44 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is widely praised as a top-tier all-season tyre with strong dry and especially wet grip/braking, plus reassuring performance in snow for a 4-season. Many drivers also highlight low cabin noise, good comfort, predictable handling at the limit, and wear that looks encouraging for the mileage covered. The main recurring downside is inconsistent quality control reported by several users (out-of-round tyres causing vibration/shimmy and warranty frustration), and a smaller but repeated theme that the tyre can feel softer/less responsive than a true summer tyre-particularly in warmer temperatures or when driven very sportily.
Based on 44 reviews with an average rating of 83%
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In dry conditions manages to have acceptable levels of grip in a straight line, slight wheel spin sometimes but cannot complain since the M2 is RWD 365bhp.
Very strong tyre in the dry and super progressive, really lets you know when it does begin to slip when doing spirited driving. A big strong point as these tyres still allow the vehicle to be driven in a sporting manner.
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Conclusion
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 remains compelling where winter matters and cost of ownership counts. It brakes and grips better on snow and ice, rolls more efficiently in many tests, and shows markedly higher projected mileage and lower abrasion in ADAC, translating into strong value. If you prioritise winter safety, fuel economy, and wear, Goodyear makes sense; if you prioritise wet/dry stopping security and balanced performance, pick the Pirelli.
Key Differences
- Braking priority: Pirelli stops shorter in dry and wet by meaningful margins (often 7-14%)
- Winter edge: Goodyear leads snow/ice braking and often snow handling
- Aquaplaning: Pirelli generally stronger in straight/curved aquaplaning, though Goodyear posts isolated wins
- Efficiency and wear: Goodyear shows lower rolling resistance and far better mileage/abrasion (ADAC)
- Handling balance: Pirelli is the more rounded performer; Goodyear can feel sportier in select wet/dry handling laps
- Value proposition: Goodyear offers better long-term cost (wear and fuel), Pirelli offers higher active-safety headroom
Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.