Continental WinterContact TS 870 P vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Across three shared tests spanning winter and all-season programs, the TS 870 P dominated the 2025 winter test outright, while the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 topped the mixed 2024 comparison and scored strongly in the 2025 all-season test. Expect the Continental to lead in wet control, aquaplaning resistance, and snow-specific braking and handling, while the Goodyear counters with stronger dry lap pace, competitive braking in milder conditions, lower price, and generally favorable rolling resistance in broader testing.
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 three tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | one | |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | two |
While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is better than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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 wet and snow braking in shared tests (e.g., 30.02 m wet, 25.62 m snow in 2025 winter test)
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance and wet handling stability
- Strong subjective control and comfort in winter conditions
- Competitive rolling resistance for a winter tyre
- Top overall in the 2024 mixed test and highly placed in 2025 all-season
- Sharp dry and wet handling with high grip; strong lap times
- Good value with lower purchase price in shared data
- Quiet and efficient versus peers, with generally favorable RR outside the all-season test's RR weakness
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.29% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.3% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.89% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.63% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.64% faster around a wet lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 8.38% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.01% faster around a wet circle than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 1.53% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 5.84% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 2.58% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P accelerated 7.45% faster than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
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 had 1.23% better snow traction than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.48% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 4.17% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed equally well in snow circle tests.
Best In Snow Circle: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scored 3.85% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 3.75% more points than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 0.28% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one price tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 cost 8.28% less than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Price: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 1.69% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P very highly, praising its outstanding wet grip and braking, strong snow traction, stable high-speed behavior, and quiet, comfortable ride. Many note predictable handling and good wear/longevity, with some EV owners highlighting low noise and rolling resistance. A minority mention softer steering feel and less sharp dry handling, and several point out a high price. One outlier reports poor snow/ice performance, which contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive winter feedback from others.
Based on 25 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 for confident all-weather performance, especially its strong snow traction, excellent wet grip, and predictable handling across wide temperature swings. Many report impressive tread life and a comfortable, quiet ride, with several noting solid aquaplaning resistance and year-round convenience. The most common downsides are weaker dry braking and a softer, less communicative steering feel in hot conditions. A number of users also report that wet performance can decline noticeably as the tyre wears.
Based on 68 reviews with an average rating of 81%
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Conclusion
If you want one set of tyres year-round and value strong wet performance, engaging dry handling, and lower purchase cost, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the better fit. It wins the broader 2024 comparison, places highly in the 2025 all-season test, and remains impressively competitive even against specialist winter rubber. The takeaway: choose Continental for winter-first security and precision; choose Goodyear for all-round convenience and balanced capability with standout value.
Key Differences
- Seasonal focus: TS 870 P is winter-specialist; Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is all-season convenience
- Winter security: Continental repeatedly stops shorter on snow and resists aquaplaning better
- Mild-weather agility: Goodyear posts quicker dry/wet laps in mixed tests
- Wet braking split: Continental leads in winter test; Goodyear leads in all-season test size
- Comfort/noise: Continental scores higher for comfort; Goodyear edges noise in winter test
- Ownership costs: Goodyear shows lower purchase price; rolling resistance advantage varies by test
Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 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.
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