Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Linglong Grip Master 4S
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- -
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S not once. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet; the Grip Master 4S stopped 2.5% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 for mixed climates, frequent rain, or any winter exposure; Linglong Grip Master 4S for budget-focused drivers in mild, mostly dry conditions who prioritize long tread life and low upfront cost.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Consistently superior wet braking and handling (e.g., 55.2 m vs 59.8 m wet brake)
- Strong aquaplaning resistance (straight +4.79%, curved +12.11%)
- Confident snow performance (braking, traction, handling all ahead)
Where the Grip Master 4S is stronger
- Shorter dry braking in tested sizes (e.g., 40.2-41.3 m vs Goodyear)
- High mileage potential (≈8.7% higher wear projection)
- Lower purchase price and strong value score
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.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Grip Master 4S at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Grip Master 4S |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 1 | The Grip Master 4S stopped 2.5% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 3 |
| Wet7 measurements | 7 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 0 |
| Snow4 measurements | 4 | 0 | |
| Comfort1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Value4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 0.9 | 8.5/10 |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 102 | 25 sizes made in both | 32 |
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 3 tests, 2023 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 | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Field | Grip Master 4S |
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| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 15 | P15 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P6 of 37 | P14 of 37 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P12 of 35 | P20 of 35 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Grip Master 4S
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.
Where each scores higher
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Grip Master 4S
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.
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.
| Measurement | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | Grip Master 4S | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 41.6 | 2.5% | 40.57 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 94.4 | 0.7% | 93.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 52.9 | 8.1% | 57.53 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.5 | 4.3% | 69.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.76 | 4% | 12.25 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 74.4 | 4.8% | 71 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.24 | 12.1% | 2.89 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 23.9 | 6.6% | 25.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 2,688 | 6.3% | 2,528 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 54.7 | 6% | 51.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.02 | 2.6% | 3.92 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.4 | 0.4 dB | 72 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 45,360 | 8.7% | 49,300 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.95 | 15.9% | 9.45 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.91 | 0.4% | 4.93 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 612 | 10.5% | 684 | 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 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Grip Master 4S 8.5 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Grip Master 4S | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 48 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 90 | ||
| 73 | Value | 46 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 46 | ||
| 87 | Ice | - | ||
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
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | Grip Master 4S | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | - | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | - | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | - | ||
| 8 | Handling | - | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | - | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | - | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | - | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Linglong Grip Master 4S
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Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 102 sizes of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 32 of the Grip Master 4S, 25 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Grip Master 4S |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 32 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 25 sizes 175/65 R14185/60 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16and 13 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B87%C13% | B84%C16% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C47%B29%A21%D4% | D53%C47% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B99%A1% | 68-72 dB A84%B16% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 252 of 252 | 32 of 32 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) | - |
| Replaced by | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | Linglong Sport Master 4S |
| 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) | - |
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 a proven premium all-season-Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3-against the budget-focused Linglong Grip Master 4S. Both target year-round usability for passenger cars, but their priorities diverge: Goodyear leans on balanced safety across all conditions, while Linglong chases value and longevity.
Across three shared tests, Goodyear consistently finished higher (4/17, 6/37, 12/35 vs. 15/17, 14/37, 20/35). The headline: Linglong occasionally stops shorter in the dry, but Goodyear dominates in wet and snow, plus aquaplaning resistance-differences that matter most in everyday unpredictability.
Conclusion
The data shows a clear split. Goodyear delivers all-weather security: notably shorter wet braking (up to ~9% advantage) and stronger aquaplaning reserves (+12% in curved), plus better snow traction, braking, and handling (≈6% gains). These are meaningful safety margins. Linglong answers with lower purchase price, quieter running, and longer projected mileage, and it edges dry braking in these sizes.
If safety in rain and winter is a priority-or if you value balanced, confident handling-pick the Goodyear. Choose Linglong if you drive mostly in mild climates, want to minimize upfront and lifecycle costs, and can accept weaker wet/snow performance. The practical takeaway: Goodyear is the safer all-rounder; Linglong is the budget endurance play.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Grip Master 4S: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Linglong Grip Master 4S the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the Grip Master 4S 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Grip Master 4S?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 7 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Grip Master 4S led 3 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.5% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is made in 102 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Grip Master 4S in 32 (13 to 19 inch). 25 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Grip Master 4S B and D.
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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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