Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 review
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.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
77%By road tests
76.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 50 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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.
Worth knowing
- 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.
13 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 ADAC SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 2nd of 7 |
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Value | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 10 |
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test · 205/60 R16
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2019 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
5th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 31 |
2018 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Value | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 10 |
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
3rd of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2018 AMS All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 9 | |
| Price | 8th of 9 |
2018 ADAC All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 12 |
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Price | 7th of 9 |
New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season tire Performance · 185/65 R15
2nd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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