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Comparison: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs. Nokian WeatherProof

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
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#	Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 /65%	Nokian WeatherProof /59%

Dimensions	R13 - R20	R13 - R19
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In this text, we will compare two popular all-season tyres – the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and the Nokian WeatherProof. Both tyres are designed to offer good performance in various weather conditions, but there are some key differences between them that may affect your decision.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 has an overall rating of 87%, and it is a successor to the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons. This tyre has been replaced by the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, which offers further improvements. Throughout various tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 generally performs well in wet conditions and has low noise levels. Its best features include ice braking, ice lateral guidance, aquaplaning, noise reduction, and snow traction. However, this tyre has some weaknesses, such as its performance on snow-covered and dry roads.

Nokian WeatherProof

The Nokian WeatherProof, made in Finland, has an overall rating of 81%. This tyre performs well in snow conditions, with snow braking and snow traction among its best features. In addition, the Nokian WeatherProof is strong in aquaplaning and dry handling. Nonetheless, this tyre has some drawbacks, including its performance on dry roads and its relatively high noise levels.

Test Results Comparison

In the multiple tests conducted (ADAC, ACE, Autobild, Autoklub čR, AutoMotorSport, Autozeitung, Gute-Fahrt, and Autoexpress), each tyre's performance was ranked among other tyres in the market. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 ranked between positions 1 and 4, while the Nokian WeatherProof ranked between positions 1 and 6.

Both tyres performed well in wet conditions, but the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 often ranked higher in tests focusing on wet handling and cornering. In terms of snow performance, the Nokian WeatherProof generally had better snow braking and traction ratings.

In tests with other performance factors, such as noise and comfort, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 had a noticeable advantage, with lower exterior noise levels and more comfort during the drive. The Nokian WeatherProof, on the other hand, ranked higher in rolling resistance and aquaplaning.

Verdict

Overall, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 outperforms the Nokian WeatherProof in most tests, offering better wet handling and generally lower noise levels. However, if your primary concern is snow performance, the Nokian WeatherProof may be a better choice as it consistently ranks higher in snow braking and traction.

To learn more about each tyre and their respective manufacturers, visit Goodyear and Nokian websites for more information.

Segment

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Premium

2. Nokian WeatherProof Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 105

2. Nokian WeatherProof 49

Number of tests

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 20x

2. Nokian WeatherProof 17x

Best position in test

1. Nokian WeatherProof 1.

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 1.

Worst position in test

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 5.

2. Nokian WeatherProof 22.

Average position in tests

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 2.35

2. Nokian WeatherProof 5.53

Year of the last test

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 2020

2. Nokian WeatherProof 2020

Best rating in test

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Exemplary

2. Nokian WeatherProof Good +

Worst rating in test

1. Nokian WeatherProof Sufficient

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Sufficient

Wet

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
82%

Nokian
WeatherProof
76%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Nokian WeatherProof 89%

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 81%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Nokian WeatherProof 84%

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 82%

Wet handling

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 84%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 71%

Wet braking

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 85%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 66%

Wet circle cornering

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 85%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 72%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 ?

2. Nokian WeatherProof ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
72%

Nokian
WeatherProof
70%

Dry braking

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 73%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 70%

Dry handling

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 80%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 80%

Dry driving behavior

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 59%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 56%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WeatherProof
85%

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
70%

Snow traction

1. Nokian WeatherProof 86%

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 79%

Snow braking

1. Nokian WeatherProof 87%

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 79%

Snow handling

1. Nokian WeatherProof 78%

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 57%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
81%

Nokian
WeatherProof
67%

Exterior noise

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 79%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 66%

Interior noise

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 77%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 68 dB

2. Nokian WeatherProof 69 dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
84%

Nokian
WeatherProof
74%

Rolling resistance

1. Nokian WeatherProof 91%

2. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 82%

Mileage

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 89%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 67%

Fuel efficiency

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 84%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 78%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 ?

2. Nokian WeatherProof ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WeatherProof
80

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
83

Ice braking

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 85%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 79%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 82%

2. Nokian WeatherProof 82%

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Mutual tests

ADAC Allyear tyre test 2020 235/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,0	2,6	3,0	2,4	2,7	0,6	1,5
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Sufficient	2,6	3,8	3,6	2,4	2,8	1,0	1,9
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Sufficient	2,9	3,9	3,0	2,7	3,4	2,0	2,4
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ACE Allyear tyre test 2019 205/60 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	66	66	49	18	8
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Recommended	190	50	63	46	17	8
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Recommended	190	59	59	43	16	6
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	39,5	46,3
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2	44,4	47,5
Nokian WeatherProof	44,5	51,3
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2018 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2	2+	1-
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	2+
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Good	2-	2-	1-	2-
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2018 195/65 R15

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	39,4	45,2
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2	44,6	46,2
Nokian WeatherProof	44,2	50,7
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Autoklub ČR Allyear tyre test 2018 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	100	100	100	100,6	100	102,2
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2	97,5	95,3	96,7	100,6	95,6	101,4
Nokian WeatherProof	97,9	98,4	96,1	99,3	98,3	101,2
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AutoMotorSport Allyear tyre test 2018 205/55 R16

Name	Points total
Best values in test	9,0
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Recommended	8,8
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Still recommended	7,6
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ADAC Allyear tyre test 2018 175/65 R14

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,8	2,4	2,2	2,2	3,1	0,5	1,7
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Satisfactory	1,8	3,3	3,1	2,4	3,1	1,0	2,2
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	3,4	2,2	2,4	3,3	1,5	2,2
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2017 185/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1	2+	1	2+
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Good	1-	3+	1	2-
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Satisfactory	2+	3	1	2+
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Autozeitung Allyear tyre test 2017 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	358	124	138	134
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Highly recommended	354	118	110	126
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Ok	337	95	108	134
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise	Comfort
Best values in test	1	3	2	2	4	4
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2	7	5	7	6	9	7
Nokian WeatherProof	6	3	7	5	7	4
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ADAC Allyear tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,5	2,2	1,8	2,3	2,7	1,5	1,6
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: -	2,5	3,9	2,1	2,3	2,7	2,0	2,1
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: -	2,9	3,8	1,8	2,9	2,8	2,5	2,2
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ACE Allyear tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	203	14	37	39	28
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2	194	69	50	43	32
Nokian WeatherProof	203	67	62	42	32
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Gute-Fahrt Allyear tyre test 2016 205/55 R16

Name	Winter
Best values in test	7
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Very good	15
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Good +	14
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2015 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2+	2+
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Rating: Exemplary	1-	2	2
Nokian WeatherProof Rating: Satisfactory	2	2-	2+
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Autoexpress Allyear tyre test 2015 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	100	273,3	192,5	339,4	81,8	85,6
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2	98,8	300	196	386,9	100	99,3
Nokian WeatherProof	100	291,2	193,6	400	96	85,6
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