P28 of 51
Beat 46% of the field
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Test Results
Tested 2010 to 2015
4 publications
Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 11th.
- 9Independent tests
- 2Test wins
- 5Podium finishes
- 11thAverage finish
- 55%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
9 tests, 2010 to 2015
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 55%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hankook Optimo 4S
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kleber Quadraxer
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Bridgestone A001
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Vredestein Quatrac 3
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200
3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 100% |
 Michelin Alpin A4
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Nokian WR D3
3 shared: 0 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons This tyre | 9 | 2 | 11th | 55% |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Successor | 28 | 11 | 2nd | 83% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 8 tests. Updated September 15, 2025.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons shows a split profile: excellent in early all-season tests with multiple wins/podiums, but weak when judged purely as a winter or summer tyre in larger comparative pools. Its strengths cluster around balanced, year-round capability and snow performance close to dedicated winters, while weaknesses appear in pure summer braking and in winter tests against premium dedicated winter tyres, especially in larger sizes.
Performance Strengths
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All-Season Overall Performance
Strong
Details
- 1/10 in 2012 Auto Bild All Season Test (test winner)
- 1/9 in 2013 Auto Bild All Season Test (test winner)
- 2/10 in 2011 Auto Bild All Season Test (closely following Vredestein)
- 2/10 in 2014 All Season Tyre Test
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Snow Performance (relative to dedicated winter tyres)
Moderate
Details
- 2012 test: 'Goodyear just a shade behind the dedicated winter' across snow tests
- 2012 test: snow braking stopped in 17 (near winter tyre benchmark)
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Snow handling
Strong
in 4 of 5 tests
Details
Stable cornering and short braking distances in the snow
- 2014 All Season Tyre Test (2014)well-balanced road performance on snowy and dry roads
- 2013 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2013)Balanced safe driving characteristics on snowy slopes
- 2012 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2012)- 2011 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2011)
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Steering feel
Strong
in 3 of 5 tests
Details
Convincing all season tyre with safe, balanced qualities and good steering response in all weather conditions
- 2014 All Season Tyre Test (2014)high steering precision
- 2013 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2013)superior steering precision and good feedback
- 2011 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2011)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 3 of 5 tests
Details
Convincing all season tyre with safe, balanced qualities and good steering response in all weather conditions
- 2014 All Season Tyre Test (2014)well-balanced road performance on snowy and dry roads
- 2013 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2013)Dynamic handling
- 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2011)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Moderate
in 2 of 5 tests
Details
strong aquaplaning properties
- 2014 All Season Tyre Test (2014)high aquaplaning safety-reserves
- 2012 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2012)
Performance Weaknesses
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Winter Test Competitiveness versus Dedicated Winter Tyres
Strong
Details
- 12/12 in 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
- 28/51 in 2015 Winter Tyre Market Overview (mid-to-lower field)
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Pure Summer Braking/Grip
Moderate
Details
- 42/54 in 2013 54 Tyre Braking Test (summer wet/dry braking)
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Snow traction
Minor
in 1 of 5 tests
Details
poor snow performance
- 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2011)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons (5 tests) and 59 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow handling strength in 4 of 5 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort strength in 1 of 5 tests 8 praise, 1 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow braking strength in 2 of 5 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet handling strength in 1 of 5 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
- Aquaplaning resistance strength in 2 of 5 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre
- Tread life no test mentions it 17 praise, 6 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip no test mentions it 18 praise, 4 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip no test mentions it 15 praise, 0 criticise of 59 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 9
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2015 1 test
2014 1 test
P2 of 10
Beat 89% of the field
2013 3 tests
P3 of 9
Beat 0% of the field
P1 of 9
Beat 100% of the field
P42 of 54
Beat 23% of the field
2012 1 test
P1 of 10
Beat 100% of the field
2011 2 tests
P2 of 10
Beat 89% of the field
P12 of 12
Beat 0% of the field
2010 1 test
P7 of 12
Beat 45% of the field
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