Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 provides improved grip for better handling on snow. The large amount of sipes at the center of the tire’s tread provide for better snow biting, improving handling on snow by 5% in comparison to the previous Vector 4Seasons Gen-2.

Goodyear’s Dry Handling technology provides strong crown and shoulder blocks that reduce the deformation of the tire during heavy maneuvers improving dry braking by 5%.

The Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 also maintains its predecessor’s impressive level of aquaplaning resistance thanks to Goodyear’s Aqua Control technology, which uses deep and wide grooves to improve water dispersion.

The new Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was introduced as of April 2020, with 65 new SKUs to be progressively introduced in 2020 and further SKUs to follow in 2021 and 2022.

Tire review data from 46 tire reviews averaging 84% over 394,143 miles driven, and 29 tests with an average result of 4th.

Dry Grip 84%
Wet Grip 91%
Road Feedback 79%
Handling 81%
Wear 88%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 90%
Snow Grip 85%
Ice Grip 77%

First On Market May 2021
Wheel Size 14 - 20"
Width 155 - 285mm
Profile 30 - 70
Rolling Resistance A - D
Wet Grip B - C
Noise (dB) 69 - 73
Winter Rating 3PMSF Rated

The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is ranked 7th of 59 All Season Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

29

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

12th

Average Result

4th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
1st of 16 tires

  • The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 tire shows mixed performance across different conditions. On dry roads, particularly in summer temperatures, it lacks precision in steering response and could improve in stabilizing after evasive maneuvers. Its braking performance from 100 km/h is rated as good compared to other tested tires.

    On wet roads, the tire performs well overall, with above-average results in braking and aquaplaning tests. However, its handling on wet surfaces is only satisfactory, lacking in precise maneuvering through test courses.

    The tire truly shines in winter conditions, excelling with short braking distances on snow and ice, good traction, and safe, precise handling in snowy conditions. From an environmental perspective, the Polish-made tire scores well due to its projected high mileage, low wear, light weight, and reasonable fuel efficiency.

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2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
3rd of 14 tires
  • Exemplary all-season tire with convincing driving performance in all weather conditions, impeccable winter qualities, sporty-dynamic wet and dry handling, precise steering behavior, fuel-saving rolling resistance, very good price-performance ratio.
  • Average aquaplaning qualities.
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2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
6th of 37 tires
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2020 Tire Tests

Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
175/65R14 86 H XL C B 69
175/65R14 86 H XL D B 69
185/60R14 86 H XL C B 70
15 inch
185/65R15 92 T XL B C 70
185/65R15 92 T XL B C 70
195/65R15 95 T XL C B 71
185/65R15 92 V XL C B 70
195/65R15 95 V XL C B 71
195/65R15 95 V XL C B 71
185/65R15 92 T XL C B 70
195/65R15 95 V XL C B 71
16 inch
205/55R16 94 V XL A B 72
205/60R16 96 V XL A C 71
205/60R16 96 V XL A C 71
205/55R16 94 V XL A B 72
205/60R16 96 V XL A C 71
205/60R16 92 H C B 69
205/60R16 96 V XL C B 70
205/55R16 94 V XL A B 72
205/55R16 94 V XL A B 72
215/60R16 99 V XL C B 71
205/55R16 91 V C B 70
205/55R16 94 V XL C B 70
205/60R16 96 V XL C B 70
215/60R16 99 V XL C B 71
17 inch
215/55R17 98 W XL B B 70
225/50R17 98 W XL D B 71
225/45R17 94 W XL D B 71
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 71
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 71
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 71
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
215/55R17 98 W XL B B 70
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
215/45R17 91 W XL C B 70
205/50R17 93 W XL C B 71
215/55R17 98 W XL B B 70
215/55R17 98 W XL B B 70
225/45R17 94 W XL C B 70
225/50R17 98 W XL C B 70
18 inch
245/40R18 97 W XL C B 72
225/40R18 92 Y XL C B 72
255/35R18 94 Y XL C B 72
245/45R18 100 Y XL B B 72
235/60R18 103 T B B 71
235/60R18 103 T B B 71
235/60R18 103 T B B 71
235/60R18 103 T B B 71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL D C 72
20 inch
255/45R20 105 T XL C B 72
255/45R20 105 T XL C B 72
255/45R20 105 W XL C B 72
245/35R20 95 W XL C B 72
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020-07-02 - I bought a brand new set of this tires for my Audi A3, size 225/45 R17, to replace my 7 year old winter tires. Now I can hear a very obvious bumping noise coming from tires, at about 40 to 50km/h. I can kind of feel it on the steering wheel too. Never heard that before with any winter nor all-season tires, let alone summer tires. Two separate garages checked the car, including Audi, and said they could no find anything wrong, and that the noise may be normal for those tires. Can this be the case? Has anyone had the same experience with these tires? I am really quite unhappy with them..

This is certainly not the fault of the tires, unless they've been stored incorrectly and have gone "out of round" or been damaged internally. I'd keep complaining to the garage! One option would be to have the fronts and rears swapped to see if the noise moves, and if so you know there's a wheel / tire issue.

2020-10-31 - Been looking at these to fit on a Gen 10 Honda Civic 1.5 turbo which is a reasonably quick car and has good handling, I am just a little concerned regarding dry braking, do these tire make an appreciable difference compared to the OE tires which are Michelin Primacy 3?.

Check out our all season tire test which has a reference summer tire in to show you the difference between this and a summer tire.

2021-05-25 - I have to fit my Hyundai Tucson with new tires. I have to choose between Goodyear 4season Gen 3 and Michelin crossclimate plus. My main focus is on treadlife and dry and wet performance. What should I choose?.

The two tires seem to be relatively similar in wear, the Michelin better in the dry and the Goodyear has the edge in the wet. If you've not seen it, check out our all season tire test from 2020 as that should give you all the details.

2022-10-20 - Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 also available in a RunFlat version?.

Yes in certain sizes there are runflat versions of the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

2022-11-23 - Hello! I been choosing new tires for Ford Kuga MK1 SUv with 4x4 120kW. I checked all tests which i found on yuour website and i want to buy Goodyear Vector 4Seasons G3, but i found there are two types of tires - Vector 4Seasons G3 with index H99 which is still good for me and Vector 4Seasons G3 SUV with index 103Y, my question is do i need to buy SUV variant or should be good the first variant? Because on SUV variant there are not that much tests like the first variant. Thanks.

The overall performance of the non-suv and suv versions should be very similar. If the Kuga is ok with a 99 load rating then pick whatever is cheaper.

2023-07-05 - Just imported these tires from UK to AUS to use as my winter tires. Now moving to the USA for 3 years. Put about 10000kms on them. Think they will store well for 3 years?.

As long as you store properly, you should be ok for another year of use after your return. Make sure they're kept out of direct sunlight and if possible keep them inside where there isn't extreme temperatures.

2023-07-08 - Are these tires any good on black ice?.

Generally no tires outside of soft compound / nordic winter tires perform on ice, however of the all seasons I would expect these to be one of the better ones.

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YouTube Review

Top 3 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,750 spirited miles
Almost time to switch back to my summer tires. So, here’s my impression of my “mild climate winter” tires. I used to drive on Continental WinterContact TS860 winter tires, but last winters, I noticed that I almost never drive on snow. And in spring and fall, when temperatures jump up and down, I was sometimes driving on my winter tires at temperatures around 20°C. So now, I followed your advice and chose All Season tires for the winter season. I drove them for about 6.000 km now in temperatures between -2 and +16 °C, in the dry and in lots of rain.
Just after switching to the Vector 4S, I had the same feeling as when I changed to winter tires: I felt a bit unsecure while driving: compared to my summer tires (Continental PremiumContact 6) the road contact of the V4S is noticeably less direct. Better than a winter tire, but worse than a summer tire. Once you realise the grip is actually present, the confidence comes back quickly. In fact, in terms of safety, I see it as a good thing: because it is so much fun to go quickly with the PC6, I sometimes feel tempted to go just that bit faster. The V4S isn’t that inviting, so I drive slower. Safe in winter, fun in summer, I can live with that.
And in terms of grip, the V4S does an excellent job: In the dry, it is more than sufficient. The steering feedback is obviously less than with the PC6, but still more than enough to know what’s going on. In the wet, I was impressed by the grip on near freezing wet surfaces and by the aquaplaning resistance. And when the tires start sliding, it all goes very gradually and controllable. Such a safe and stable tire! In all aspects better and more pleasant than the TS860, which to be honest didn’t do bad at all for a winter tire in the dry and in the wet.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to test the tires on real snow. On muddy roads, light snow, frost and in salted snow/ice slush however, the V4S provides sufficient grip to steer, accelerate and brake without problems. In such conditions, other cars on summer tires are the biggest risks one can encouter anyway, so I drive extra carefully then.
Comfort (noise and suspension) is just fine. Slightly better than the TS860 and way better than the PC6.
I noticed an increase in fuel consumption of about 0,2 l/100 km when driving in similar conditions as with the summer tires.
In terms of wear, the tires lost about 0.4 mm. tread depth (almost no difference between front and rear), which is in line with the AutoBild wear test (70.000 km). If I replace the tires at the minimum winter tire depth (4 mm.), I will be able to drive about 50.000 km on them. Very reasonable (My PC6 front tires will last about 30.000 km).
In short: thank you Goodyear for getting me safely through the winter season. And now let’s get the Conti’s back on!
Helpful 1032 - tire reviewed on March 24, 2023