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Goodyear Vector All Season 4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

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Tests Completed

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Average Position

1st

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two independent all-season assessments in different sizes (225/40 R18 and 205/55 R16), the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 delivers consistently class-leading overall performance (1st/5 in both tests), built on standout wet and snow capability. It repeatedly posts top-tier wet handling and braking results and is particularly strong in snow traction/handling, indicating a well-rounded all-season balance biased toward safety and control in low-grip conditions.

The main recurring compromises are in dry braking (4th/5 in both tests, ~3% off best) and some secondary attributes such as straight-line aquaplaning (3rd/5 in both tests) plus mid-pack rolling resistance/noise. While these deficits are relatively small in percentage terms versus the best, they are consistent enough across both datasets to define the tyre's primary areas for improvement.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance (braking & handling) Strong
    • 1st place wet handling in 2026 Auto Bild Mini All Season test (74.7 km/h), plus 1st place wet circle (19.85 s)
    • 1st place wet braking in 2026 TÜV report (35 m) and 1st place wet braking on low-grip (45 m), plus 1st place wet handling (85 s)
  • Snow Performance (traction, handling & stability) Strong
    • 1st place snow traction (2310 N), 1st place snow handling (54.3 km/h) and 1st place snow slalom (4.16 m/s²) in 2026 Auto Bild test; 2nd place snow braking (29.3 m, +0.7% from best)
    • 2nd place snow braking (17.5 m, +1.2%), 2nd place snow traction (+4.5%) and 2nd place snow handling (+2.5%) in 2026 TÜV report
  • Overall All-Season Balance / Competitive Consistency Strong
    • 1st overall in 2026 Auto Bild Mini All Season test (1/5) against premium all-season competitors
    • 1st overall in 2026 TÜV benchmark report (1/5) despite some categories not leading
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking Strong
    • 4th place dry braking in 2026 Auto Bild test (37.9 m, +3% from best)
    • 4th place dry braking in 2026 TÜV report (40 m, +3.3% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (straight-line focus) Moderate
    • 3rd place straight aquaplaning in 2026 Auto Bild test (87.8 km/h, +4.3% from best)
    • 3rd place straight aquaplaning in 2026 TÜV report (86 km/h, +2.9% from best)
  • Efficiency & Comfort (rolling resistance / noise) Minor
    • 4th place noise in 2026 Auto Bild test (64.6 dB, +1.4% from best)
    • Rolling resistance not consistently class-leading: 2nd in 2026 Auto Bild (7.61 kg/t, +1.1%) but 3rd in 2026 TÜV (7.5 kg/t, +5.6%)

Test History

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2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test

2026

The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the new replacement for the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and arrives as the strongest all-season tyre in this comparison. On snow it leads the field, taking top spots i...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking
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2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4

2026

Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Low Grip, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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