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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Premium Touring All Season Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews · 6

Replaced by the Vector All Season 4 Replaces the Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is a premium touring all-season tyre with strong wet and snow performance and long tread life. Its main weakness is dry braking, while wet braking and aquaplaning results are less consistent.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 82 owner reviews 79% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 44 independent tests · 9 wins Latest: P3 of 10 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Ice Comfort, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 82owner reviews
  • 1,093,534miles driven
  • 44professional tests
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 14 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

9.4/10

Better than 92% of all-season tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 43 tests
  • 82 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests43 tests · 11 publications · 2020-2026 94% 87%
Owner reviews82 owner reviews · rated 82% 80% 13%
Combined 92% 9.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 90% 30% 43
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 65% 24% 43
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 81% 22% 35
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 87% 13% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 73% 7% 35
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 66% 5% 35

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 92% 35
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 82% 43
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 78% 33

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P3 / 10
  2. 2026 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P6 / 16
  3. 2026 2026 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test for EVs (215/55 R18) Auto Bild · 215/55 R18 P4 / 8
  4. 2026 2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test AutoView · 255/45R19 P3 / 4
  5. 2025 2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 215/50 R18 P4 / 10
  6. 2025 2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals TUV · 205/55 R16 P5 / 5
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  1. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P5 / 10
  2. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17 P5 / 11
  3. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test Die Reifentester · 215/55 R17 P8 / 8
  4. 2025 The Best All Season Tyres for 2025/26 Tyre Reviews · 205/45 R17 P4 / 9
  5. 2025 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report TUV · 235/45 R18 P3 / 5
  6. 2025 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P1 / 16
  7. 2025 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P5 / 9
  8. 2025 Best SUV All Season Tyres for 2025 Tyre Reviews · 235/55 R18 P3 / 7
  9. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 Die Reifentester · 195/55 R16 P4 / 8
  10. 2025 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test UTAC · 225/45 R17 P14 / 14
  11. 2024 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test Sport Auto · 215/40 R18 P5 / 6
  12. 2024 2024 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P5 / 7 Placing only
  13. 2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P5 / 10
  14. 2024 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P1 / 10
  15. 2024 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P4 / 15
  16. 2024 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R17 P3 / 12
  17. 2024 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P6 / 37
  18. 2024 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P1 / 16
  19. 2024 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P3 / 11
  20. 2024 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 P1 / 8
  21. 2024 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 215/40 R18 P6 / 6
  22. 2023 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P1 / 9
  23. 2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P6 / 16
  24. 2023 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P12 / 35
  25. 2023 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 195/65 R15 P2 / 10
  26. 2023 2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16 P4 / 4
  27. 2022 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P5 / 7
  28. 2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P1 / 15
  29. 2022 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P6 / 35
  30. 2022 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 P3 / 10
  31. 2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P1 / 16
  32. 2021 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P3 / 32
  33. 2021 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P5 / 9
  34. 2021 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P3 / 9
  35. 2020 2020 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P2 / 6 Placing only
  36. 2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 215/60 R16 P3 / 11
  37. 2020 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P1 / 14
  38. 2020 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P4 / 32
  39. 2020 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 P1 / 9
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Tested 44 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has taken 9 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

44 Tests
9 Test Wins
4th Average
1st Best
14th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test P3 of 10

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 finished third and is highly recommended. Apart from its dry braking it is a strong, well-rounded all-season tyre with excellent wear. Goodyear now sells the newer Vector All Season 4 alongside it in this size, aimed at better dry performance.

Strong: Dry Handling, Wet Circle, Noise, Wear, Value, Abrasion Weak: Dry Braking Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P3 / 10sehr empfehlenswert (Highly Recommended)
20262026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P6 / 16
20262026 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test for EVs (215/55 R18)Auto Bild · 215/55 R18P4 / 8gut (Good)
20262026 AutoView All-Season Tyre TestAutoView · 255/45R19P3 / 4
20252025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 215/50 R18P4 / 10gut (Good)
20252025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs RivalsTUV · 205/55 R16P5 / 5
20252025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P5 / 10
20252025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17P5 / 11gut (Good)
2025The Best All Season Tyres for 2025/26Tyre Reviews · 205/45 R17P4 / 9Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20252025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV ReportTUV · 235/45 R18P3 / 5
20252025 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17P1 / 16
20252025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P5 / 9
2025Best SUV All Season Tyres for 2025Tyre Reviews · 235/55 R18P3 / 7Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20252025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16Die Reifentester · 195/55 R16P4 / 8
20252025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre TestUTAC · 225/45 R17P14 / 14
20242024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre TestSport Auto · 215/40 R18P5 / 6
20242024 Auto Express All Season Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P5 / 7
20242024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18P5 / 10
20242024 All Season and Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P1 / 10
20242024 AutoBild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P4 / 15
20242024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R17P3 / 12
20242024 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P6 / 37
20242024 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P1 / 16
20242024 Sports Car All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18P3 / 11
20242024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre TestPromobil · 235/55 R17P1 / 8
20242024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 215/40 R18P6 / 6
20232023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P1 / 9
20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P6 / 16
20232023 All Season Tyre 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P12 / 35
20232023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 195/65 R15P2 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
20232023 TUV Report All Season TestTÜV SÜD · 205/55 R16P4 / 4
20222022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19P5 / 7
20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P1 / 15
20222022 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P6 / 35
20222022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17P3 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
20212021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P1 / 16
20212021 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P3 / 32
20212021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P5 / 9Tested by Tyre Reviews
20212021 AZ All Season Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16P3 / 9
20202020 Auto Express All Season Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P2 / 6
20202020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 215/60 R16P3 / 11
20202020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P1 / 14
20202020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P4 / 32
20202020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17P1 / 9Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner

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Running Costs
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In 225/45 R17, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is projected to cost €13.07 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €523 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3€13.07
Michelin CrossClimate 3€13.35
Continental AllSeasonContact 2€13.86
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3€14.34
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range102 sizes available

155-285Width30-70Profile14-22Rim84-114 T-YLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 102 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/55 R16225/40 R18205/60 R16235/45 R17195/60 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in the wet?
Across the 43 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stops 1.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 90/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the wet from 82 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in the dry?
Across the 43 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stops 5.9% longer than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 65/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 82 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in the snow?
Across the 35 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stops 3.2% shorter than premium rivals, 2.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 20.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 33 snow-traction tests, it is 1.9% better than premium rivals, 4% better than mid-range rivals and 21.6% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 81/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the snow from 82 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 on ice?
Across the 3 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stops 4.6% shorter than premium rivals, 5.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 87/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 on ice from 82 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across the 32 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's rolling resistance is 0.6% higher than premium rivals, 4.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 3.1% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 (13)
How many miles does the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is expected to last around 34,378 miles (55,326 km).
What do owners say about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Across 82 owner ratings the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 averages 82%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7.6. 39 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 85% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 cost to run?
In 225/45 R17, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is projected to cost €13.07 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €523 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3?
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 75 reviews.
How well do the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 8.6 out of 10 for wear across 75 reviews. 39 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 11,250 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 again?
79% of owners say they would buy the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 again, based on the 80 owner reviews that answered the question. 55% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's wet grip?
Of the 77 owner reviews analysed for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 41 mention wet grip: 37 praise it (confident wet grip) and 4 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The wet was fantastic too". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's dry grip?
Of the 77 owner reviews analysed for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 32 mention dry grip: 27 praise it (strong dry grip) and 5 criticise it (limited dry grip). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's road noise?
Of the 77 owner reviews analysed for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3, 27 mention road noise: 19 praise it (quiet) and 8 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "They are exceptionally quiet & comfortable". Read those reviews
What does the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 replace?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the successor to the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 in Goodyear's range.
Has the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 been replaced?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been replaced by the Goodyear Vector All Season 4.
What sizes does the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 come in?
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is available in 252 sizes, ranging from 155-285/30-70 R14-22.
Owner Questions (7)
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Are these tyres any good on black ice?
July 8, 2023
Generally no tyres outside of soft compound / nordic winter tyres perform on ice, however of the all seasons I would expect these to be one of the better ones.
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Just imported these tyres from UK to AUS to use as my winter tyres. Now moving to the USA for 3 years. Put about 10000kms on them. Show more Just imported these tyres from UK to AUS to use as my winter tyres. Now moving to the USA for 3 years. Put about 10000kms on them. Think they will store well for 3 years? Show less
July 6, 2023
As long as you store properly, you should be ok for another year of use after your return. Make sure they're kept out of direct sunlight and if possible keep them inside where there isn't extreme temperatures.
Hello! I been choosing new tires for Ford Kuga MK1 SUv with 4x4 120kW. I checked all tests which i found on yuour website and i want to buy Goodyear Vector 4Seasons… Show more Hello! I been choosing new tires for Ford Kuga MK1 SUv with 4x4 120kW. I checked all tests which i found on yuour website and i want to buy Goodyear Vector 4Seasons G3, but i found there are two types of tires - Vector 4Seasons G3 with index H99 which is still good for me and Vector 4Seasons G3 SUV with index 103Y, my question is do i need to buy SUV variant or should be good the first variant? Because on SUV variant there are not that much tests like the first variant. Thanks Show less
November 23, 2022
The overall performance of the non-suv and suv versions should be very similar. If the Kuga is ok with a 99 load rating then pick whatever is cheaper.
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 also available in a RunFlat version?
October 20, 2022
Yes in certain sizes there are runflat versions of the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
I have to fit my Hyundai Tucson with new tires. I have to choose between Goodyear 4season Gen 3 and Michelin crossclimate plus. Show more I have to fit my Hyundai Tucson with new tires. I have to choose between Goodyear 4season Gen 3 and Michelin crossclimate plus. My main focus is on treadlife and dry and wet performance. What should I choose? Show less
May 25, 2021
The two tyres seem to be relatively similar in wear, the Michelin better in the dry and the Goodyear has the edge in the wet. If you've not seen it, check out our all season tyre test from 2020 as that should give you all the details.
Been looking at these to fit on a Gen 10 Honda Civic 1.5 turbo which is a reasonably quick car and has good handling, I am just a little concerned regarding dry… Show more Been looking at these to fit on a Gen 10 Honda Civic 1.5 turbo which is a reasonably quick car and has good handling, I am just a little concerned regarding dry braking, do these tyre make an appreciable difference compared to the OE tyres which are Michelin Primacy 3? Show less
October 31, 2020
Check out our all season tyre test which has a reference summer tyre in to show you the difference between this and a summer tyre.
I bought a brand new set of this tyres for my Audi A3, size 225/45 R17, to replace my 7 year old winter tyres. Show more I bought a brand new set of this tyres for my Audi A3, size 225/45 R17, to replace my 7 year old winter tyres. Now I can hear a very obvious bumping noise coming from tyres, at about 40 to 50km/h. I can kind of feel it on the steering wheel too. Never heard that before with any winter nor all-season tyres, let alone summer tyres. Two separate garages checked the car, including Audi, and said they could no find anything wrong, and that the noise may be normal for those tyres. Can this be the case? Has anyone had the same experience with these tyres? I am really quite unhappy with them. Show less
July 2, 2020
This is certainly not the fault of the tyres, unless they've been stored incorrectly and have gone "out of round" or been damaged internally. I'd keep complaining to the garage! One option would be to have the fronts and rears swapped to see if the noise moves, and if so you know there's a wheel / tyre issue.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 75 reviews

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.

What owners mention most counted across 77 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 82 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Wet Grip 87%
  • Wear 86%
  • Snow Grip 84%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Comfort 83%
  • Handling 80%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Ice Grip 76%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 86%

“Having them already for more than 18000km (more than one and a half year) these tyres perform very nicely. On dry very well, lot more than average grip Next generation could improve the braking (when the weather is...”

  • Ford Focus MK3
  • 15,000 miles
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Most critical 42%

“Vector 4 Season Gen 3 is very soft which makes the tire quiet and this is the only good trait for this tire, everything else is horrendous. Dry grip is good, the tire rarely slips under acceleration but being so soft...”

  • Fiat Bravo
  • 20,000 miles
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Longest term 85%

“Purchased in January and March 2021. These have covered 44000 miles on the front of a front wheel drive Skoda Yeti 1.6 TDI and over 45000 on the rear. No noticeable difference on the factory originals for noise or fuel...”

  • Skoda Yeti
  • 44,000 miles
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All 75 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviews

Score spread across 74 written reviews
89%
Member
Initial Impressions

These tyres have impressed me with a great all-round ability. Used on the front in Winter for maximum grip & then swapped to the rear in the warmer months, they've now done 3 seasons & will last this one too. Grip is good in the dry or wet, comfort is refined over bumps & no noise issues either. Definitely recommended.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 0
89%
Member
End of Life

Almost perfect tyres that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 10
Helpful 7
  1. Initial Impressions63% 2,000 miles
    I had the Vredestein Quatrac Pro before and it was a perfect tyre. Hoped that the Gen-3 would be at least as good as them but so far i´m really annoyed. Grip is perfect, but they produce an annoying noise level, are rumbling at almost any speed. My dealer had checked them twice, even balanced them again. Would i buy them again? No, which is a shame as they are really nice to drive. If i don´t get used to the noise (hope it goes away some day) i will change back to Vredestein in the autumn.
84%
Keradyan
Initial Impressions

This tyre was such a joy to drive. No complaints other then dry braking. Very predictable at the limit and playfull, easy to control oversteer in snow. Unfortunately I have cut sidewall on one of them and switched to Pirelli Sf3 which was much better in dry braking, but in winter conditions it had snap oversteer and wasn't so nice to drive.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 5
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 6

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86%
Member
Initial Impressions

For the moment, I have nothing to say; these are original equipment tyres in 215/60/17 100 H on a 145hp Opel Mokka Hybrid.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 10
86%
Member
Initial Impressions

One of the best tires I've ever used. I used Chinese-made Sunny and Dunlop winter before.

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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 12
61%
Member
Initial Impressions

For complicated South European and Greek climate they performed really well thr first two years. Just in the middle of the third summer (two and a half years - around 30000km) grip suddenly became really bad almost dangerous.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 29
82%
Member
Initial Impressions

Excellent tyres for moderate climates. I ran them in the Netherlands for over a full year now and they dont let down in any weather circumstance.
Minor things i feel the sound can be quite noticable on some roads, and rolling resistance is higher then it should.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 34
67%
Member
Mid-Life

For two years there excellent tyres.

Grip, dry, wet, handling, wet, dry, hot and cold, excellent.

During the third summer - hot summer south Europe - although it didn't worn yet, but it was dried especially the sides making driving not very safe and good.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 40
  1. Initial Impressions85% 6,000 miles
    After eight months and about 10000km (or more) Goodyear vector all season gen 3 are very nice. Very nice grip on wet, dry, hot and cold.

    On very hot conditions and sport driving they performed really well (although it is still first year - less than 20000 km - not as well as 10-25C temperature - they are not made for sport driving).
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JBMcDon
Initial Impressions
  • Audi
  • 255/40 R20
  • 10,000 miles

Living on the Scottish west I and with an Audi Quattro I used to have a summer and winter tyre set, but decided to give these a try and have never looked back. So much so I also have since had them fitted to my kids cars.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 42
97%
Member
Initial Impressions

Really like these were previously on Michelins which I also liked and before that Yokohama (bit soft)

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
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Ryba
Initial Impressions
These are very quiet tires, and the car rides very comfortably-it just glides along the road. Grip is excellent in all weather conditions. Water evacuation on wet roads is superb. Dry grip is also great, and on snow, I notice no difference compared to dedicated winter tires. There is hardly any visible wear; after 10,000 miles, the tread has worn down by less than a millimeter. I should note that I drive very smoothly and calmly, not aggressively. I previously used Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2s for five years; they still had 5 mm of tread left after about 55,000 miles and were also good in all weather. I switched to the Gen-3s because the tread was no longer as flexible-age had taken its toll.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 94
77%
Member
Initial Impressions
This is a further update on the Goodyears. Previously I had complained about the poor fuel consumption with these tyres. After 3,000 miles, there has been some improvement hence this review. However I estimate I am still around 2 mpg down with these tyres.

I have never experienced this before with new tyres, but it has taken over 2,000 miles for these Goodyear Vector 3’s to ‘bed in’. There is definitely less resistance from the tyres now, and the car will freewheel further. Fuel consumption has improved, but it is still not as good as my previous tyres - Kleber Quadraxer 3’s. Apart from that gripe, the tyres are excellent.

I drive a lot in Italy and generally the locals don’t hang around. So you need a car that is agile and tyres that will grip well. Certainly on wet and greasy roads, the Goodyears really hold on. Wet braking is good too. I have not had a chance to try them on snow or ice.

The Goodyears make the car feel more chuckable and it changes direction without hesitation. The ride quality though, maybe because of this, is not so forgiving. It is just a question now of how long they will last, and when their performance might start to drop off.

In the future I will certainly pay more attention to the rolling resistance of tyres, and will choose a tyre with the lowest. It really does seem to make a difference.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
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