Securing a commendable second place, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 narrowly outperformed the Hankook by just 0.2%. While both tires showed proficiency in dry conditions, the Goodyear took the lead with its superior wet handling performance and had an edge in snow conditions and rolling resistance. Its synergy with the Golf in various conditions was evident, and had it showcased slightly better dry braking, it might have clinched the top spot. Goodyear continues its tradition of delivering versatile, no-compromise tires.

• Positive: A harmonious balance across varying conditions. Outstanding dry handling. Led the charts in wet handling and recorded short wet braking distances. Admirable performance in snow conditions. Best comfort level in the test. Efficient rolling resistance.

• Negative: Could use improvement in dry braking performance.

Occupying the third spot in the Auto Bild tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons gen-3 stands out as an exemplary all-season tire. While it impresses in wet conditions, snow, and dry handling, it has some challenges with braking distances on dry surfaces.

• Positive: Superior performance on wet pavement. Excellent resistance to straight aquaplaning. Reliable dry handling. Commendable snow performance.

• Negative: Extended braking distances on dry pavement.

An all-purpose all-season tire that will be a good choice for compact cars.

Good performance in all weather conditions. Good handling response in the wet and in the dry. High steering precision. Long tread life. Increased rolling resistance. Exemplary.

Excellent grip in the wet with short braking distances and good handling, very high aquaplaning resistance, excellent braking and handling in the snow, fastest dry handling time. Lower snow traction, long dry braking distances.

Good results on wet and dry pavement. Relatively weak results on snow. Recommended.

Good results on wet and dry pavement. Acceptable safety on snow. Low rolling resistance. Good riding comfort. Highly recommended.

Positive: Good performance in all conditions. Short braking distances on wet roads. High resistance to aquaplaning. High mileage. Good price-performance ratio.
Verdict: Exemplary.

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was a tyre with mixed fortunes. It performed well in nearly all tests, however an unusually long dry and wet braking result meant the tyre could only finish in fifth place overall.
Positive: Good handling in all conditions, excellent snow traction, good aquaplaning resistance, low noise, high levels of comfort, low rolling resistance.
Negative: Long braking distances in the dry and wet.

Positive: new all-season tires with the best snow quality, high safety reserves for aquaplaning, stable wet and dry handling, harmonious steering behavior.
Negative: higher price level.

Positive: Good in the dry, excellent in the wet, excellent in snow, lowest rolling resistance on test and good levels of comfort.
Negative: Average dry braking.
Overall: The new Goodyear Vector 4Season Gen-3 earns a win in its first test, proving to have the most rounded ability of all the all season tyres included.

This new model 2020 from Goodyear established itself as the most balanced tire in all weather conditions with dynamic handling on snow, as well as dry and wet pavement. It is characterized by high resistance to wear and low rolling resistance, which brought it the title of «Eco Master». No prominent issues found.

New all-season tires with the best snow quality, high safety reserves for aquaplaning, stable wet and dry handling, harmonious steering behavior.

New all-season tires with convincing performance in all weather conditions. Dynamic snow, wet and dry handling, very good winter properties, high mileage.