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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons

All Season Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
63 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
83
Snow
75
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
84
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler H/P Sport RFT leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
86
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
84
Why this score
SourceDueler H/P Sport RFTVector 4Seasons
Tire Rack owners 90 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons leads by 18
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
65
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
83
Why this score
SourceDueler H/P Sport RFTVector 4Seasons
Tire Rack owners 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 83

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
–
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
75
Why this score
SourceDueler H/P Sport RFTVector 4Seasons
Tyre Reviews owners – 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons leads by 29
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
53
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
82
Why this score
SourceDueler H/P Sport RFTVector 4Seasons
Tire Rack owners 73 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
51
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons leads by 36
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
48
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
84
Why this score
SourceDueler H/P Sport RFTVector 4Seasons
Tire Rack owners 64 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 84

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Dueler H/P Sport RFT leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
87
B — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
81
Why this score
SourceDueler H/P Sport RFTVector 4Seasons
Tyre Reviews owners – 81

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFTGoodyear Vector 4Seasons
Relative Score 65 83
Dry 86 84
Wet 65 83
Snow – 75
Comfort 53 82
Noise 51 –
Treadwear 48 84
Handling 87 81

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Goodyear Vector 4Seasons

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons is widely regarded as a highly capable, year-round solution that excels in wet, snowy, and cold conditions, offering significant convenience for drivers who wish to avoid seasonal tire changes. While most users praise its winter performance and longevity, a notable subset of reviewers reports issues with increased road noise and inconsistent grip in extreme summer heat.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions.
  • Strong performance in heavy rain and wet road environments.
  • High durability and tread life for many users.
  • Convenience of a 'fit and forget' all-season solution.

Cons

  • Increased road noise, often described as a 'humming' or 'bearing-like' sound.
  • Softened handling and reduced precision during high-temperature summer months.
  • Reports of premature wear or tread chunking in specific high-performance or heavy-load applications.
  • Occasional wheel spin under heavy acceleration in wet conditions.

Observations

  • Drivers of heavier AWD vehicles noted that while the tires perform well in winter, they can feel soft and prone to ABS intervention during aggressive summer braking.
  • Users of high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles reported more frequent traction loss in the wet compared to those with standard family hatchbacks.
  • Several owners of older or budget-friendly vehicles reported that the tire significantly improved their car's stability and confidence in poor weather.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—500 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons scores 84 vs 48 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons scores 82 vs 53 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons scores 83 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT scores 87 vs 81 on handling.

Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT
Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.