Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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Our tyre comparison features two exceptional all-season tyres: the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. These products come from two leading tyre manufacturers, Bridgestone and Goodyear, who have a reputation for innovation and quality. To provide an informed verdict, we've synthesized the test data and reviews from multiple tyre tests.
Starting with the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, this tyre is rated 85% by our experts. It is manufactured in Hungary and Italy and has not been replaced by any newer model. The A005 EVO excels in grip, wet and dry, and has good aquaplaning resistance, with short dry braking distance. In the Tyre Reviews test, this tyre's best feature was rolling resistance performance.
On the other hand, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is rated 91% by our experts. Manufactured in Slovenia and France, it is the third generation of its kind, having replaced the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Vector 4Seasons. The Gen-3 tyre has excellent grip in wet conditions, short braking distances, and efficient handling. Additionally, it boasts excellent snow performance and fast dry handling times. In the Tyre Reviews test, its best feature was dry handling.
When comparing their results in mutual tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO ranked 2nd in the Autoklub ČR test (out of 10 tyres), with wet braking as its best feature. Meanwhile, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 placed 3rd, with rolling resistance as its strongest ability.
In the Autobild test (with 11 total tyres), the Bridgestone came in at 3rd place with its strengths in wet braking, wet circle cornering, dry handling, comfort, and dry braking. The GoodYear tyre ranked 4th, excelling in aquaplaning resistance (cross and longitudinal), dry handling, snow braking, and wet handling.
As for weaknesses, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO showed extremely limited snow performance, with the longest braking distance, lowest traction, and difficult snow handling. It was also the loudest tyre in terms of internal noise. However, for the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, only lower snow traction and long dry braking distances were noted as drawbacks.
In conclusion, both the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 tyres offer excellent functionality and performance. Although each tyre has certain strengths and weaknesses, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 outperforms the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in many tests and is generally rated higher. Ultimately, the choice between these two tyres hinges on individual preferences and how well the specific tyre features align with one's driving needs.
Number of sizes available
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Exemplary2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory2. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 1 | ||||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 1 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 101,8 | 104,8 | 102,5 | 99,2 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 100 | 100,4 | 100,4 | 100,3 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 44,4 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 43,9 | 46,8 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | uspokojivé | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Conditionally recommended | podmíněně doporučeno | 2+ | 2 | 3 | 2- | ||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 1- | 2 | 1- | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Rating | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | velmi doporučeno | 63 | 64 | 46 | 19 | 9 | |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Conditionally recommended | podmíněně doporučeno | 28 | 64 | 44 | 18 | 8 | |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 49 | 60 | 42 | 18 | 8 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 3+ | |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 52,9 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,9 | 50,7 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 2 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2 | 1- | |||
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