81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
7 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 — Compared (September 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
77/100
7 professional tests
User signal (40%)
77/100
50 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 — better noise, snow and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 if wet 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
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 77 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 90% | 90% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 84 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 86% | 88% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 97% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 79 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 100% | 57% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 100% | 100% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 81 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 63 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
g-Grip All Season 2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | g-Grip All Season 2 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 73 |
| DriverReviews owners | 86 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 76 |
| Dry | 73 | 70 |
| Wet | 74 | 85 |
| Snow | 83 | 66 |
| Comfort | 87 | 81 |
| Noise | 83 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 83 |
| Handling | 74 | 73 |
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Headline score
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/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #12/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 90% #6/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | -0.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #14/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #9/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | -2.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 90% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 96% #1/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | +4.1 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 89% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 69% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +19.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 76% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 91% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -14.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #22/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | 50% #2/6 · New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tyre Performance | -45.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 57% #5/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +43.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #2/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #5/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -4.2 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #23/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | 88% #10/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | -2.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 97% #4/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | -1.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 is widely regarded as a high-value, durable tire that excels in diverse weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme temperature fluctuations. While it offers impressive longevity and comfort, performance-oriented drivers may find the sidewall softness and handling characteristics less engaging compared to dedicated summer performance tires.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
- Strong, reliable grip in wet, snowy, and icy conditions.
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise.
- Excellent value proposition compared to premium-tier competitors.
Cons
- Noticeable sidewall softness leading to a 'mushy' feel during aggressive cornering.
- Not suitable for high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles due to traction limitations.
- Requires a warm-up period to reach optimal operating grip levels.
- Unconventional steering feedback that may require an adjustment period for some drivers.
Observations
- High-performance vehicles (e.g., Tesla Model 3 Performance) report excellent all-weather capability and longevity, though drivers accustomed to dedicated performance tires may dislike the handling dynamics.
- High-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles experience significant traction loss and wheel chatter under acceleration, indicating the tire is not suited for performance-oriented driving styles.
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 is widely regarded as a highly capable all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions, often outperforming dedicated summer tires in winter environments. While users praise its comfort, longevity, and winter confidence, it is frequently noted that the tire's soft compound leads to a 'floaty' or 'wooly' handling feel in dry, warm weather and reduced performance during high-temperature summer months.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in snow and icy conditions.
- Strong wet-weather performance and resistance to aquaplaning.
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Soft sidewalls and tread compound result in vague or 'floaty' handling in dry, warm conditions.
- Increased braking distances and reduced grip when ambient temperatures exceed 20-25°C.
- Tendency to become noisy or exhibit vibration issues as the tire ages.
- Occasional reports of premature tread wear or sidewall crazing.
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles (SUVs and large sedans) noted that the tire can feel 'sloppy' or struggle with weight during aggressive cornering.
- Users reported that the tire's soft nature is particularly noticeable on smaller, lighter cars, sometimes leading to a disconnected steering feel.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 | B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
BFGoodrich
76
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 — better noise, snow and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 83 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 83 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 scores 85 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2 scores 90 vs 83 on treadwear.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Grip All Season 2
Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
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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.