Comparison: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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Our analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, summarizing the results from their respective tests. Both models are manufactured by world-leading companies in tyre technology, Continental and GoodYear respectively.
According to Autoweek tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, made in the Czech Republic, scored 81%. It finished 4th out of 7 tyres evaluated. A versatile tyre with superior winter qualities, it boasts dynamic handling and short braking distances on wet roads, on top of low exterior noise and high mileage. This tyre, however, tends to understeer.
In direct competition, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 , manufactured in Slovenia and France, outperformed with a rating of 86%. It secured the 5th position in the same Autoweek test. This all-round tyre offered convincing safe driving features in all weather conditions, impressive snow traction, and a particularly good lifespan. Its downsides were prolonged dry braking distances and a slightly elevated exterior noise.
In the Autobild test, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 impressed with superior features such as Exterior Noise, Snow Cornering, Snow Traction and Wet Braking earning it 2nd place out of 16 tested tyres. Its counterpart, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, stood out for its performance in Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Traction and Wet Circle Cornering, landing it in the 6th position.
In summary, both the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 are excellent all-round tyres with their strengths. There are no newer models to replace them. The deciding factor for consumers could be the specific features they are looking for in a tyre.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Exemplary2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 97.5 | 77 | 90 | 90 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 94.2 | 92 | 93 | 97 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 93.5 | 95 | 91 | 95 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37.7 | 45 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.4 | 45.4 | |||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41.8 | 48.3 | |||||
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| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Good | |||||||
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