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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — 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.

Tire A Goodyear

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV

All Season Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
8 owner reviews
Dry
86
Wet
86
Snow
80
Comfort
86
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
86

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

All Season Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
94/100
13 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
68 owner reviews
Dry
89
Wet
87
Snow
76
Comfort
96
Noise
72
Treadwear
85
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV — better handling, treadwear and snow. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 if comfort and dry matter 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) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 3
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
86
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
89
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 86 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 1
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
86
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
87
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 86 81

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons SUV leads by 4
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
80
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
76
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 71
Tyre Reviews owners 80 74

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 10
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
86
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
96
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100
Tyre Reviews owners 86 85

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
–
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
72
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 61

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons SUV leads by 5
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
90
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
85
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Tyre Reviews owners 90 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons SUV leads by 15
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
86
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
71
Why this score
SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCinturato All Season SF2
Tyre Reviews owners 86 71

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Vector 4Seasons SUVPirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Relative Score 86 84
Dry 86 89
Wet 86 87
Snow 80 76
Comfort 86 96
Noise – 72
Treadwear 90 85
Handling 86 71

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV is highly regarded for its transformative impact on vehicle handling and its exceptional performance in winter conditions, particularly snow and ice. While users consistently praise its grip and confidence-inspiring nature in adverse weather, some note that tread longevity and noise levels are trade-offs compared to dedicated summer or premium touring tires.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and reliability in snow and icy conditions
  • Significant improvement in wet and dry road handling compared to factory-fitted tires
  • Strong off-road capability on gravel and mud surfaces
  • Comfortable and pliant ride quality

Cons

  • Moderate tread life, with some users reporting replacement intervals between 22,000 and 26,000 miles
  • Higher noise levels compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Occasional reports of reduced feedback or sliding tendencies during aggressive wet-weather driving

Observations

  • Users driving compact SUVs like the Nissan Juke and Skoda Yeti reported significant improvements in winter mobility, specifically on inclines and unpaved farm tracks.
  • Owners of heavier vehicles like the Land Rover LR2 noted a more planted and trustworthy driving feel, even at higher cruising speeds.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is generally regarded as a comfortable, quiet, and fuel-efficient all-season tire that excels in daily commuting and wet-weather conditions. While many users praise its longevity and balanced performance, a subset of drivers reports significant issues with road noise, sidewall stability at higher speeds, and inconsistent quality control regarding balancing.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and low road noise levels
  • Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
  • Improved fuel economy due to low rolling resistance
  • Solid tread life and durability for high-mileage commuters

Cons

  • Reports of excessive road noise on certain vehicles
  • Soft sidewalls leading to a 'jelly-like' feel during spirited cornering or high-speed maneuvers
  • Inconsistent quality control, specifically regarding tire balancing and vibration issues
  • Mixed performance reviews in heavy snow and ice conditions

Observations

  • EV and hybrid owners frequently highlight the tire's low noise and rolling resistance as key benefits for their vehicles.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW 3 Series, VW GTI) noted that while the tire is excellent for daily use, it lacks the sharp steering precision of dedicated summer tires.
  • Users noted that the tire's sidewall characteristics can negatively impact handling stability when fitted to the rear axle of certain hatchbacks.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Pirelli

Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV — better handling, treadwear and snow. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 if comfort and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV scores 86 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 96 vs 86 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV scores 90 vs 85 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV scores 80 vs 76 on snow.

Tire A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

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.