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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons 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

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.

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: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons 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) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 5
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
84
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
89
Why this score
SourceVector 4SeasonsCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 84 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 4
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
83
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
87
Why this score
SourceVector 4SeasonsCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 83 81

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 1
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
75
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
76
Why this score
SourceVector 4SeasonsCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 71
Tyre Reviews owners 75 74

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 14
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
82
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
96
Why this score
SourceVector 4SeasonsCinturato All Season SF2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100
Tyre Reviews owners 82 85

Noise

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

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 1
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
84
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
85
Why this score
SourceVector 4SeasonsCinturato All Season SF2
Tyre Reviews owners 84 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Vector 4Seasons leads by 10
A — Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
81
B — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
71
Why this score
SourceVector 4SeasonsCinturato All Season SF2
Tyre Reviews owners 81 71

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Vector 4SeasonsPirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Relative Score 82 84
Dry 84 89
Wet 83 87
Snow 75 76
Comfort 82 96
Noise – 72
Treadwear 84 85
Handling 81 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

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.
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 B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG500 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Pirelli

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

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 96 vs 82 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons scores 81 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 89 vs 84 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 87 vs 83 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons
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.