Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 5
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 5 times and the Cinturato All Season SF3 twice. The Vector All Season 4 had 7.4% lower rolling resistance; the Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 2.9% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 for the most genuinely four-season use (regular rain, cold mornings, and real snow) and for drivers who value wet braking/handling consistency and efficiency. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if you mostly drive in mild winters but face heavy rain and standing water, and you want the best dry stopping plus the strongest aquaplaning safety margin-even if that means giving up some snow and wet-braking performance.
Where the Vector All Season 4 is stronger
- Consistently stronger wet performance (wins 5/6 in wet braking, plus repeated wet handling and wet circle advantages)
- Better winter capability overall: frequent wins in snow braking/traction/handling across tests (e.g., notable snow traction and handling leads in Auto Bild Allrad)
- Lower rolling resistance in every shared comparison (often by a meaningful margin), supporting fuel economy/EV range
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Best-in-class dry braking across the shared dataset (wins 6/6; often by ~2-5%)
- Clear aquaplaning specialist: repeatedly higher straight-line aquaplaning speeds and higher curved aquaplaning grip
- Comfort-leaning setup in several reports, with positive notes on linear, engaging road manners
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 All Season 4 vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 5 | 2 | |
| Dry14 measurements | 6 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 2.9% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 7 |
| Wet30 measurements | 19 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 1.3% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 10 |
| Snow22 measurements | 22 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 3.5% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Value8 measurements | 7 | The Vector All Season 4 had 7.4% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Vector All Season 4 by 0.1 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating5 and 73 reviews | 86% | The Vector All Season 4 by 2 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | Too close to call | 80% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +1.3% | The Vector All Season 4 was dearer in 2 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 52 | 21 sizes made in both | 70 |
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 7 tests in 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 | Vector All Season 4 | Field | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P4 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 12 | P5 of 12 | |
| The BEST All Season Tyres For 2026/27 | P1 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | P2 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test | P1 of 5 | P4 of 5 | |
| 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | P1 of 5 | P4 of 5 |
Performance profile
21 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector All Season 4
Cinturato All Season SF3
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Vector All Season 4
Cinturato All Season SF3
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
Vector All Season 4
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 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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| 38.42 | 2.9% | 37.31 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86.68 | 1% | 87.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 104.3 | 1% | 103.3 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.13 | 1.3% | 41.64 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45 | 9.4% | 49.67 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.1 | 2.1% | 77.78 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.2 | 1% | 76.43 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.15 | 1.9% | 15.41 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.89 | 3.5% | 88.95 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.68 | 6.9% | 2.84 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.78 | 3.5% | 26.73 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.48 | 3.6% | 3.61 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,680 | 4.6% | 2,547 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.82 | 3.5% | 75.61 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.6 | 0.9% | 57.07 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.76 | 3.8% | 3.62 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.45 | 0.1 dB | 69.54 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62,400 | 2.3% | 63,850 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.48 | 7.4% | 8.09 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
| Vector All Season 4 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 97 | Dry | 98 | ||
| 100 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 89 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 89 | Value | 51 | ||
| 97 | Snow | 82 | ||
| - | Ice | 60 | ||
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 All Season 4 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 9.5 | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 9.5 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 1 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
- 86%from 5 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 3,352 milesdriven by reviewers
All 5 Vector All Season 4 reviewsI just got them on a Tesla model 3.
Consumption went up by 10-15wh/m but still very good. After 500 miles on motor way and city driving my average is at 195 wh/m. I'm a very efficient driver. The tyres are more comfortable than my summer set but way too noisy for my liking.
My old Hankook Ion Evo were down to 2mm and gave me 180-186wh/m.
All this in 20C degree in the UK.
Haven't tried them on snow or ice. There was a heavy shower the other day and on purpose I went through a deep puddle on dual carriage wa with 50 mph and there was no aquaplaning at all.
The only reason I won't get them again is noise as I drive around 40k miles a year.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- 84%from 73 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 578,592 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highly, with the bulk of feedback praising its dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by over half of reviewers) and an easy, confidence-inspiring feel for year-round use. Around a third of owners also highlight strong snow traction for an all-season tyre, alongside generally low road noise and good ride comfort. A small minority report vibration/balancing issues, while roughly one in six mention steering feel is a bit soft or less direct than sportier or summer-focused alternatives; aquaplaning feedback is more mixed.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring confidence in the rain
- High dry grip for an all-season tyre
- Impressive snow traction for winter days
- Generally low road noise, especially at cruising speeds
- Vibration or balancing/run-out problems reported by some owners
- Steering feel can be a bit soft or less direct than alternatives
- Aquaplaning resistance gets mixed reports in standing water
Summarised by AI from 70 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviewsGreat tires! In autumn and winter conditions, I found them better than the Continental TS860 in mud and snow, but worse on ice.
In summer, compared with the Continental PremiumContact 6, they offered better aquaplaning resistance, but slightly worse wet grip and overall handling. Lateral stability was by far their weakest point compared with my old Conti.
These were my first all-season tires, a bit of a gamble for me, but overall, I would recommend them. After 40,000 km over two years, they are showing some wear, so I plan to replace them by 50,000 km to stay on the safe side. My original plan was to use them for 40,000–60,000 km and less than four years.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 52 sizes of the Vector All Season 4 and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 21 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 52 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 21 sizes 205/55 R16215/55 R17225/45 R17235/55 R17215/50 R18215/55 R18225/40 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18225/60 R18235/45 R18235/50 R18and 9 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B52%A48% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C29%D4%A3% | B64%C36% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B96%A4% | 69-72 dB B95%A5% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 102 of 102 | 73 of 73 |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) |
| Awards | - | Recommended: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Vector All Season 4 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 1.3% 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.
Previous generation: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (15 shared tests)
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.
Goodyear's Vector All Season 4 and Pirelli's Cinturato All Season SF3 sit at the sharp end of the premium-touring all-season market, but they get there via different priorities. Across six shared 2026 tests (spanning 205/55 R16 to 225/55 R18 fitments), the Goodyear repeatedly comes out as the more “complete” all-rounder, while the Pirelli consistently targets warm-weather reassurance and standing-water safety margins.
The headline pattern is strikingly consistent: Pirelli dominates dry braking (winning 6/6 shared comparisons), and it is the clear leader for aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved). Goodyear, however, stacks wins in the categories that define everyday all-season versatility-wet braking/handling, snow traction/handling, and rolling resistance-explaining why it converts those broader strengths into more overall test victories (4 wins vs 2).
Conclusion
If you want the tyre that most often tops group tests because it rarely gives anything away, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the safer bet. It won 4 of the 6 shared tests outright (including major group tests like Auto Bild Allrad SUV 1/12 and a 10-tyre comparison 1/10), driven by repeated advantages in wet grip/behaviour and winter capability. Typical examples include stronger wet braking (e.g., 31.94 m vs 33.74 m in the 225/40 R18 test) and consistently better snow metrics (traction, handling and usually braking), plus lower rolling resistance (e.g., 6.58 vs 7.16 kg/t in Auto Bild Allrad; 7.5 vs 9.0 kg/t in the TÜV report), which matters for fuel/EV efficiency and long-distance running.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is easier to justify when your reality is mostly mild winters and lots of motorway rain: it repeatedly stops shorter on dry roads (for example 37.0 m vs 37.9 m in the 30-tyre braking test, and 36.8 m vs 38.7 m in Die Reifentester), and it brings a clear, recurring aquaplaning advantage (e.g., 90.7 vs 84.3 km/h straight aquaplaning; 2.88 vs 2.57 m/s² curved). The trade-off is that in multiple tests it gives away wet braking and-more importantly for true four-season use-snow braking/traction/handling, which is exactly where the Goodyear builds its “no seasonal compromise” reputation.
Practical takeaway: choose Goodyear if you want the broadest safety envelope across wet + snow plus better efficiency; choose Pirelli if you prioritise dry stopping and the biggest standing-water buffer, and can accept a smaller margin when conditions turn properly wintry.
Vector All Season 4 vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tyre?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 5 times and the Cinturato All Season SF3 twice. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector All Season 4 or the Cinturato All Season SF3?
The Vector All Season 4 led 19 of the 30 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.3% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 7 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.9% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector All Season 4 led 22 of the 22 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector All Season 4 had 7.4% lower rolling resistance (6 tests). Owners rate wear 9.5/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 80% of Vector All Season 4 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Vector All Season 4 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 1.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector All Season 4 is made in 52 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 21 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector All Season 4 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF3 A and B.
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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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