Goodyear Premium VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3
9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 41 tyre tests
PTI compared with all all-season tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 49 available 
tested in this size
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Price from
142,93 €
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Load capacityLI index
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Tyre variants (2)
Your size 225/50 R17 98W XL EAN: 4038526025630 SAP: 576590
GOODYEAR VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3, RP
C B B Price from 142,93 € 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Your size 225/50 R17 98W XL EAN: 4038526074652 SAP: 581494
GOODYEAR VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 FP ROF
D B B Price from 190,98 € Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4038526025630
Current prices for size 225/50 R17.
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In stock
142,93 €
Buy → 2
In stock
144,68 €
Buy → 3
In stock
152,23 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
148,45 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
150,86 €
Buy → 6
Delivery within 4 days
158,06 €
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Rating and verdict
How the Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 evaluated
9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,1 / 10 PTI compared with all all-season tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 49 available
tested in this size ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 41 of 51
81 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 39 of 51
79 +2,4 %
snow traction
beats 40 of 50
81 +3,5 %
snow handling
beats 37 of 47
78 +2,1 %
Wet beats 51 of 58
89 +6,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 48 of 58
81 +6,8 %
Aquaplaning
beats 44 of 51
87 +5,5 %
wet handling
beats 44 of 47
94 +4,0 %
Dry beats 39 of 58
68 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 26 of 58
51 ≈ average
dry handling
beats 40 of 47
83 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 24 of 27
91 +5,7 %
Economy beats 38 of 50
77 +9,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 30 of 50
61 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 35 of 38
92 +18,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 46 of 50
93 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 15 of 49
26 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 31 of 34
87 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 93 % Wet 89 % Snow 81 % Economy 77 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 8× 1st place in 8 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 19× 1st–3rd place in 19 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 stands in size 225/50 R17
Compared with 42 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,1 142,93 €
Pirelli CINTURATO ALL SEASON SF3 9.8 130,10 € better and cheaper 
Michelin CROSSCLIMATE 3 9.7 141,14 € better and cheaper 
Michelin CROSSCLIMATE 2 9.6 175,07 € 
Continental ALLSEASONCONTACT 2 9.6 134,79 € better and cheaper Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 9.1 142,93 € This tyre 
Bridgestone TURANZA ALL SEASON 6 DRIVEGUARD 9.0 129,00 € 
Vredestein QUATRAC 8.9 113,92 € 
Kleber QUADRAXER 3 8.8 107,58 € 
Hankook H750 KINERGY 4S2 8.6 109,70 € 
Nokian Tyres SEASONPROOF 2 8.5 116,87 € 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE ALL-SEASON 8.4 117,87 € 
Dunlop ALL SEASON 2 8.3 121,57 € 
Michelin CROSSCLIMATE+ 8.2 156,64 € 
Uniroyal ALLSEASONEXPERT 3 7.9 119,56 € 
Firestone MULTISEASON2 7.6 111,65 € 
Vredestein QUATRAC PRO 7.6 137,21 € 
Kumho SOLUS 4S HA32+ 7.6 102,05 € 
Nexen N'BLUE 4SEASON 2 7.5 98,97 € 
Vredestein QUATRAC PRO 2 7.4 117,61 € 
Giti GITIALLSEASON AS2 7.4 118,13 € 
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220PRO 7.4 111,51 € 
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS220 FSL XL 7.3 114,28 € 
Nexen N'BLUE 4SEASON 7.2 98,36 € 
Kumho SOLUS 4S HA32 7.0 96,77 € 
Laufenn LH71 G FIT 4S 7.0 88,51 € 
Sailun ATREZZO 4SEASONS ULTRA 7.0 78,20 € 
Toyo CELSIUS AS2 7.0 108,47 € 
Uniroyal ALLSEASONEXPERT 2 7.0 115,22 € 
Maxxis PREMITRA ALL SEASON AP3 7.0 93,03 € 
Semperit ALLSEASON-GRIP 6.7 141,02 € 
Yokohama AW21 6.6 98,01 € 
Debica NAVIGATOR 3 6.6 118,63 € 
Sava ALL WEATHER 6.6 108,16 € 
Barum QUARTARIS 5 5.8 124,42 € 
Fortuna ECOPLUS2 4S 5.7 91,85 € 
Imperial All Season Driver 5.5 81,93 € 
Minerva ALL SEASON MASTER 5.5 86,84 € 
Leao iGREEN ALL SEASON 5.5 77,50 € 
Apollo ALNAC 4G ALL SEASON 5.4 110,35 € 
Fronway FronWing A/S 4.7 83,03 € 
Goodride ALL SEASON ELITE Z-401 4.0 90,31 € 
Goodride Z-401 4.0 82,04 € 4,0 Median 7,4 9,8
4.0 weakest in the group Goodride Z-401 82,04 € −60,89 € 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO ALL SEASON SF3 130,10 € −12,83 €
Goodride Z-401 82,04 € −60,89 € 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO ALL SEASON SF3 130,10 € −12,83 € rank in the group of 42 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (42)
- 1. 9.8 130,10 € −12,83 €
- 2. 9.7 141,14 € −1,79 €
- 3. 9.6 175,07 € +32,14 €
- 3. 9.6 134,79 € −8,14 €
- 5. 9.1 142,93 €
- 6. 9.0 129,00 € −13,93 €
- 7. 8.9 113,92 € −29,01 €
- 8. 8.8 107,58 € −35,35 €
- 9. 8.6 109,70 € −33,23 €
- 10. 8.5 116,87 € −26,06 €
- 11. 8.4 117,87 € −25,06 €
- 12. 8.3 121,57 € −21,36 €
- 13. 8.2 156,64 € +13,71 €
- 14. 7.9 119,56 € −23,37 €
- 15. 7.6 111,65 € −31,28 €
- 15. 7.6 137,21 € −5,72 €
- 15. 7.6 102,05 € −40,88 €
- 18. 7.5 98,97 € −43,96 €
- 19. 7.4 117,61 € −25,32 €
- 19. 7.4 118,13 € −24,80 €
- 19. 7.4 111,51 € −31,42 €
- 22. 7.3 114,28 € −28,65 €
- 23. 7.2 98,36 € −44,57 €
- 24. 7.0 96,77 € −46,16 €
- 24. 7.0 88,51 € −54,42 €
- 24. 7.0 78,20 € −64,73 €
- 24. 7.0 108,47 € −34,46 €
- 24. 7.0 115,22 € −27,71 €
- 24. 7.0 93,03 € −49,90 €
- 30. 6.7 141,02 € −1,91 €
- 31. 6.6 98,01 € −44,92 €
- 31. 6.6 118,63 € −24,30 €
- 31. 6.6 108,16 € −34,77 €
- 34. 5.8 124,42 € −18,51 €
- 35. 5.7 91,85 € −51,08 €
- 36. 5.5 81,93 € −61,00 €
- 36. 5.5 86,84 € −56,09 €
- 36. 5.5 77,50 € −65,43 €
- 39. 5.4 110,35 € −32,58 €
- 40. 4.7 83,03 € −59,90 €
- 41. 4.0 90,31 € −52,62 €
- 41. 4.0 82,04 € −60,89 €
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/50 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)W
Product code576590
EAN4038526025630
EU energy label C B B (70 dB)
C B B (70 dB) Manufacturer Goodyear
Tread VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3
Season All-season
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Suitable for EVs Yes - EVR
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3.
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Michelin
CROSSCLIMATE 2
9.6
from 196 €
This tyre
Compare → Goodyear
VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3
9.1
from 143 €
Reference tyre
Michelin
CROSSCLIMATE 3
9.7
from 142 €
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 22×
Wins 
4×
4× Top 3 
9×
9× Average placement 4,1
2026
7. place
AvD (Automobilclub von Deutschland) AvD All-season Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
11 tyres
2025
5. place
Auto Bild Auto Bild All-season tire test for caravans and VANs 245/45 R18 2025
9 tyres
2024
1. place 
Tyre Reviews Promobil All-season tire test for camper vans and caravans 235/55 R17 2024
8 tyres
5. place
Auto Motor und Sport Auto Motor und Sport All-season tire test 215/40 R18 2024
6 tyres
2. place 
Auto Zeitung Auto Zeitung Winter and all-season tire test 215/55 R17 2024
10 tyres
2023
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/50 R17.
Current lowest
142,93 €
Lowest for the period
134,49 €
Highest for the period
142,93 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.