Despite the presence of numerous more modern competitors, the all-season tire for SUVs and crossovers Goodyear Vector 4 Season SUV remains a very relevant model. It is beneficially distinguished by very high characteristics, remaining the same both in summer and in winter. Universality is achieved due to advanced technological solutions and materials.
Ease of handling
In the process of creating the tread pattern for this tire, computer simulation technologies were widely used. With their help, the optimal scheme for the location of its individual elements was selected. Thanks to this, the contact patch is characterized not only by significant dimensions but also by the constancy of its geometric parameters during the continuous change in road surface characteristics. This made it possible to significantly improve traction, making it incredibly reliable, as well as handling - giving it greater predictability and more transparent feedback.
Three-dimensional lamellas
In the absence of spikes, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons SUV model cannot be considered unadapted for movement on ice. Confident behavior on it is achieved due to the stability of the coupling properties, ensured by several thousand sharp edges. They are formed by numerous lamellas cut into all, without exception, tread elements. At the same time, their walls have a three-dimensional profile. This design feature is designed to solve several important tasks at once. The main one is to fix the lamellas in the open position when they come into contact with the road. Additionally, the three-dimensional profile of their walls significantly limits the mobility of the blocks, both in the longitudinal and transverse direction. This feature, in turn, improves handling on solid coatings, giving it predictability, as well as providing the driver with more transparent feedback.
Reliable traction in any conditions
This model is equipped with the proprietary V-Tred tread, which has been used on several generations of all-season and winter tires from Goodyear. In this version, it is distinguished by the presence of a continuous longitudinal rib in the center, to which very long blocks are attached. Such a design provides the tire with a multitude of advantages. The continuous construction of the single longitudinal rib, due to its rigidity, improves directional stability, reduces fuel consumption, increases the service life of the tread due to the prevention of uneven wear, and simplifies the process of managing the car due to faster and clearer reactions to steering wheel turns. In turn, the massive dimensions of the transverse blocks improve the tire's performance during acceleration, as well as reduce the length of the braking distance, ensuring stable coupling properties in these modes.
Another advantage of the V-Tred tread is that it provides very good coupling properties in poor weather conditions. All the grooves of its drainage system have a very significant internal volume, while being located at a sharp angle relative to the direction of movement. These features multiply the ability of the tread to divert not only water but also more heavy masses of snow and dirt beyond the contact area.
Main features of the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons SUV tire
- the tread pattern, developed with the help of computer simulation technologies, provides very stable and reliable traction in any road conditions;
- very long blocks, located at a sharp angle, improve longitudinal traction properties, while reducing rolling resistance;
- the rigid longitudinal rib in the center allows the tire to demonstrate confident and very stable behavior when moving at high speeds, as well as when passing turns;
- three-dimensional lamellas improve traction on rolled snow and ice, improve handling on dry coatings.
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