Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

4^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV delivers consistently strong wet-performance and aquaplaning safety with multiple top results, translating to solid overall finishes (avg. 3.3 across 4 tests). It often excels in wet handling and dry handling balance, supporting confident all-weather driving. However, recurring weaknesses in dry braking and rolling resistance limit its ability to challenge for overall wins and may impact efficiency. Snow performance is generally mid-pack with occasional strengths in traction, but not class-leading across the board.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet handling in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (+best outright)
• 2nd place wet handling in 2024 Motor (+0.5% from best)
• 3rd place wet braking in 2023 (+2.3% from best)
• 4th place wet circle in 2023 (+2.5% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2024 Motor (79.8 km/h)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2021 Auto Bild (86.8 km/h)
• Top-3 curved aquaplaning in 2023 (3rd, +2.1% from best)
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2024 Motor
Dry Handling Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2023 (93.5 km/h)
• 2nd place dry handling in 2024 (54.18 s)
• 3rd place dry handling in 2022 (110 km/h, +0.7% from best)
Snow Traction/Braking Highlights Moderate Details
• 1st place snow traction in 2022 (2678 N)
• 2nd place snow braking in 2022 (25.1 m, +8.7% from best)
• Mid-pack snow handling in 2022 (3rd, +1.9% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 11th/13 in 2022 (+18.6% from best)
• 8th/12 in 2021 (+21.2% from best)
• 7th/12 in 2023 (+13.9% from best)
• 5th/9 in 2024 (+10.6% from best)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong Details
• 11th/12 in 2023 (+29.1% from best)
• 10th/13 in 2022 (+11% from best)
• 8th/12 in 2021 (+19.1% from best)
• 9th/9 in 2024 (+23.8% from best)
Snow Consistency Moderate Details
• 7th/9 snow handling in 2024 (+5% from best)
• 5th/12 snow braking in 2023 (+7.9% from best)
• 6th/12 snow handling in 2021 (+3.2% from best)
• 8th/12 snow traction in 2021 (+5.1% from best)
Noise/Comfort Variability Minor Details
• 6th/9 noise in 2024 (+1.4% from best)
• 6th/12 noise in 2023 (+1.8% from best)
• 7th/13 noise in 2022 (+0.8% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV of the third generation is a tyre that has been on the market for several years. Despite this, the product achieves a high point result and takes fourth place in the te...

Strong:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling

Weak:
Rolling Resistance

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