Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Linglong Grip Master 4S

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and the Linglong Grip Master 4S to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is an Premium-Touring All-Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Linglong Grip Master 4S is an Touring All-Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
Vector-4Seasons-Gen-3 VS Grip-Master-4S

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these three tests:

  • Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead of the Linglong Grip Master 4S in three of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is better than the Linglong Grip Master 4S purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Linglong Grip Master 4S was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Linglong Grip Master 4S stopped the vehicle in 2.48% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
41.6M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
40.57M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Linglong Grip Master 4S

2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.8M ✓ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 41.3M
2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.5M ✓ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 40.2M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.5M ✓ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 40.2M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.74% faster around a lap than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
94.4Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
93.7Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:94.4Km/H Linglong Grip Master 4S: 93.7Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 8.05% less distance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
52.9M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
57.53M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:48.3M Linglong Grip Master 4S: 53M
2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:55.2M Linglong Grip Master 4S: 59.8M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:55.2M Linglong Grip Master 4S: 59.8M

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4.14% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
72.5Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
69.5Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.5Km/H Linglong Grip Master 4S: 69.5Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4% faster around a wet circle than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
11.76s
Linglong Grip Master 4S
12.25s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:11.76s Linglong Grip Master 4S: 12.25s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 4.57% higher speed than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
74.4Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
71Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.4Km/H Linglong Grip Master 4S: 71Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 10.8% higher speed than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
3.24m/sec2
Linglong Grip Master 4S
2.89m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.24m/sec2 Linglong Grip Master 4S: 2.89m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 6.64% less distance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
23.9M
Linglong Grip Master 4S
25.6M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:23.9M Linglong Grip Master 4S: 25.6M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 5.95% better snow traction than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2688N
Linglong Grip Master 4S
2528N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2688N Linglong Grip Master 4S: 2528N

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 5.67% faster around a lap than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
54.7Km/H
Linglong Grip Master 4S
51.6Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:54.7Km/H Linglong Grip Master 4S: 51.6Km/H

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.49% faster through a slalom than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
4.02m/sec2
Linglong Grip Master 4S
3.92m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.02m/sec2 Linglong Grip Master 4S: 3.92m/sec2

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Grip Master 4S was better during one noise tests. On average the Linglong Grip Master 4S measured 0.55% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
72.4dB
Linglong Grip Master 4S
72dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Linglong Grip Master 4S

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.4dB ✓ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 72dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Grip Master 4S was better during one wear tests. On average the Linglong Grip Master 4S is predicted to cover 7.99% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
45360KM
Linglong Grip Master 4S
49300KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Linglong Grip Master 4S

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:45360KM ✓ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 49300KM

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Linglong Grip Master 4S was better during one value tests. On average the Linglong Grip Master 4S proved to have a 43.71% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
12.79Price/1000
Linglong Grip Master 4S
7.2Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Linglong Grip Master 4S

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:12.79Price/1000 ✓ Linglong Grip Master 4S: 7.2Price/1000

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 15.87% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
7.95kg / t
Linglong Grip Master 4S
9.45kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.95kg / t Linglong Grip Master 4S: 9.45kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 used 0.41% less fuel than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
4.91l/100km
Linglong Grip Master 4S
4.93l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.91l/100km Linglong Grip Master 4S: 4.93l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lost 10.53% less particle wear matter than the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
612g
Linglong Grip Master 4S
684g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:612g Linglong Grip Master 4S: 684g

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Linglong Grip Master 4S.

In total the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been reviewed 51 times and drivers have given the tyre 82% overall.

The Linglong Grip Master 4S has been reviewed times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Linglong Grip Master 4S.

Best Review for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Given 83% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 3,750 spirited miles
Almost time to switch back to my summer tyres. So, here’s my impression of my “mild climate winter” tyres. I used to drive on Continental WinterContact TS860 winter tyres, 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 tyres at temperatures around 20°C. So now, I followed your advice and chose All Season tyres 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,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 1173 - tyre reviewed on March 24, 2023
View all Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Linglong Grip Master 4S
View all Linglong Grip Master 4S driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed better in dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow slalom, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Linglong Grip Master 4S performed better in dry braking, noise, wear and value.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.