Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

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 Vredestein Quatrac to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Vredestein Quatrac are Premium Touring All Season tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

Vector-4Seasons-Gen-3 VS Quatrac

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 thirteen tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these thirteen tests:

  • Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead of the Vredestein Quatrac in four of the tests
  • Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in nine of the tests

While it might look like the Vredestein Quatrac is better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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 - Cool

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one dry braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 5.12% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
41M
Vredestein Quatrac
38.9M
Dry braking at cooler temperatures in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking - Cool: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41M Vredestein Quatrac: 38.9M

Dry Braking

Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during thirteen dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 3.75% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
42.08M
Vredestein Quatrac
40.5M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.6M
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.6M
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:42.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:42M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.1M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:40.31M Vredestein Quatrac: 38.25M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.57M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.09M
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 42.2M
2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M

Dry Handling - Cool [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one dry handling - cool [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.65% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
76.6s
Vredestein Quatrac
77.1s
Dry handling cooler temperatures in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling - Cool [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:76.6s Vredestein Quatrac: 77.1s

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.11% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
63.69s
Vredestein Quatrac
63.76s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:69.4s Vredestein Quatrac: 69.2s
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.11s Vredestein Quatrac: 45.83s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:75.55s Vredestein Quatrac: 76.25s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
93.98Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
93.82Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:90Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 90.4Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:102.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 102.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:93.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 93.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:89.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:94.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 94.3Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
100 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:100 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 0.56% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
46.03M
Vredestein Quatrac
45.77M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:47M Vredestein Quatrac: 46.3M
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:47M Vredestein Quatrac: 46.3M
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:54.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 57.5M
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:54.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.7M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:29.48M Vredestein Quatrac: 26.67M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:30.09M Vredestein Quatrac: 31.68M
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:48.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:48.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:34.7M Vredestein Quatrac: 35M
2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:55.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.4M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:55.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.4M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 3.58% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
45.22M
Vredestein Quatrac
43.6M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:59.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 56.8M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:31.23M Vredestein Quatrac: 30.4M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Vredestein Quatrac performed equally well in wet braking - concrete tests.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
40M
Vredestein Quatrac
40M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Both tyres performed equally well

2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:40M Vredestein Quatrac: 40M

Wet Handling - Cool [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet handling - cool [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.22% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
90.5s
Vredestein Quatrac
90.3s
Wet handling at cooler temperature in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling - Cool [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:90.5s Vredestein Quatrac: 90.3s

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.21% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
57.88s
Vredestein Quatrac
57.76s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:65.5s Vredestein Quatrac: 65.6s
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:50.18s Vredestein Quatrac: 48.48s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.97s Vredestein Quatrac: 59.19s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.52% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
72.6Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
73.72Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:78.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 79.5Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:62.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 63.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 74.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 76.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 75.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
100 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:100 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 1.35% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
11.89s
Vredestein Quatrac
11.73s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:12.17s Vredestein Quatrac: 12.03s
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:11.74s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.62s
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:11.76s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.55s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 0.45% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
80.51Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
80.87Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:78.2Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 81.4Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:79.2Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 77.6Km/H
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:71.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 77.2Km/H
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:88.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 87.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:84.9Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 81.4Km/H
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:91.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:77.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 79.2Km/H
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:79.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 78.7Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 75Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 1.78% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
19.67m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
19.32m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:84.5m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 83.6m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.83m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.18m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.37m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.27m/sec2
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.4m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.3m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.24m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.24m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.41% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
23.03M
Vredestein Quatrac
23.36M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:28.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 28.6M
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:24.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 24M
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:33.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 32.8M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:17.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 18.08M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:27.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 28.3M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:19.16M Vredestein Quatrac: 19.65M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:22.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 23.1M
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:10.7M Vredestein Quatrac: 11.6M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:23.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 24.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 accelerated 3.73% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
5.68s
Vredestein Quatrac
5.9s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.54s Vredestein Quatrac: 5.88s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.82s Vredestein Quatrac: 5.92s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 3.28% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2298.25N
Vredestein Quatrac
2222.93N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3460N Vredestein Quatrac: 3363N
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2159N Vredestein Quatrac: 2152N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2487N Vredestein Quatrac: 2400N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2777N Vredestein Quatrac: 2600N
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:218.5N Vredestein Quatrac: 217.6N
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2688N Vredestein Quatrac: 2605N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.33% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
68.75s
Vredestein Quatrac
69.68s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:30.6s Vredestein Quatrac: 30.4s
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:89.86s Vredestein Quatrac: 92.34s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:85.78s Vredestein Quatrac: 86.29s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.96% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
51.1Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
50.1Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:42Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 40.9Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:44.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 43.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 55.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 57.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:54.7Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 53Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 3.06% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
98 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:98 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.02% faster around a snow circle than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
29.22S
Vredestein Quatrac
29.52S
Snow Circle Time in Seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:29.22S Vredestein Quatrac: 29.52S

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4.08% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
4.17m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
4m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.41m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 4.12m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.08m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.92m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.02m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.97m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle 8.33% shorter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
18.7M
Vredestein Quatrac
20.4M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:18.7M Vredestein Quatrac: 20.4M

Subj. Comfort

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
55 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
50.75 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Noise

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 measured 0.59% quieter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
70.79dB
Vredestein Quatrac
71.21dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:70.7dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.2dB
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:67.7dB Vredestein Quatrac: 67.7dB
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:70dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72dB
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:69.2dB Vredestein Quatrac: 70.9dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.4dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:73.3dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.9dB
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:70.6dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.1dB
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.4dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.8dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 weighed 2.73% less than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2549.97Kg
Vredestein Quatrac
2621.57Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7607Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 7820Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:34.9Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 36.5Kg
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 8.2Kg

Wear

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 10.19% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
59592.8KM
Vredestein Quatrac
53523.2KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72680KM Vredestein Quatrac: 75090KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:62095KM Vredestein Quatrac: 46295KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57129KM Vredestein Quatrac: 43091KM
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:60700KM Vredestein Quatrac: 48000KM
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:45360KM Vredestein Quatrac: 55140KM

Value

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 proved to have a 0.49% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
8.1Price/1000
Vredestein Quatrac
8.14Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.27Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 4.73Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.73Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 8.75Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.61Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.75Price/1000
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:12.79Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.34Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four price tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac cost 10.87% less than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
345.27
Vredestein Quatrac
307.73
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:310 Vredestein Quatrac: 355
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:575 Vredestein Quatrac: 455
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:295 Vredestein Quatrac: 260
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:480 Vredestein Quatrac: 405
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:66.36 Vredestein Quatrac: 63.65

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 0.62% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
7.98kg / t
Vredestein Quatrac
8.03kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.93kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.88kg / t
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/60 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.64kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 6.92kg / t
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.7kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 7.9kg / t
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.62kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.28kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.94kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 7.88kg / t
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.88kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.01kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.21kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.27kg / t
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.95kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.1kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac used 0.92% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
5.41l/100km
Vredestein Quatrac
5.36l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.67l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.56l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.66l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.78l/100km
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.4l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.2l/100km
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.91l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 4.91l/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 emitted 4.6% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
16.6Gram/1000km
Vredestein Quatrac
17.4Gram/1000km
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:16.6Gram/1000km Vredestein Quatrac: 17.4Gram/1000km

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 8.52% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
612g
Vredestein Quatrac
669g
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 Vredestein Quatrac: 669g

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Vredestein Quatrac.

In total the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been reviewed 44 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.

The Vredestein Quatrac has been reviewed 20 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Quatrac.

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 863 - tyre reviewed on March 24, 2023
View all Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Quatrac
Given 97% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
It's the best. Handling is better than Continental Eco 5.(rain and dry)
Helpful 176 - tyre reviewed on October 14, 2020
View all Vredestein Quatrac driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed better in dry handling - cool [s], dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, subj. wet handling, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, noise, tyre weight, wear, value, rolling resistance, abrasion and abrasion, while the Vredestein Quatrac performed better in dry braking - cool, dry braking, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling - cool [s], wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, price and fuel consumption.

Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in wet braking - concrete, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

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.

Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

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.