Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 12
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 3 times and the CrossClimate 3 not once. The CrossClimate 3 had 10.1% lower rolling resistance; the Quatrac stopped 8.8% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
If you drive mostly in wet/variable conditions and want maximum wet braking, strong aquaplaning resistance, low noise and an easy, comfortable touring feel, pick the Vredestein Quatrac. If you regularly face real snow/icey cold mornings and want the strongest winter traction plus exceptional mileage and efficiency (even if wet performance is only mid-pack), the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is the better fit.
Where the CrossClimate 3 is stronger
- Class-leading snow performance across tests (snow braking/traction/handling wins; near winter-tire levels of longitudinal grip)
- Excellent wear/longevity in AutoBild (64,050 km vs 45,850 km) and strong cost-per-km case
- Lower rolling resistance/better efficiency than Quatrac (e.g., 7.65 vs 8.74 kg/t; also wins 2026 RR)
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- Consistently superior wet braking and wet handling (up to ~10% shorter wet stops; higher wet handling speeds)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance in both straight and curved tests (notably 3.18 vs 2.56 m/s² curved in AutoBild)
- Quieter and more comfortable in measured/subjective results (e.g., 69.25 vs 71.53 dB; higher comfort score)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
CrossClimate 3 vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 3 | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 2 | The Quatrac stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 4 |
| Wet12 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac stopped 8.8% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 12 |
| Snow8 measurements | 8 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 5.7% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac was 1.8 dB quieter (2 tests) | 3 |
| Value4 measurements | 4 | The CrossClimate 3 had 10.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | Level | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating12 and 30 reviews | 82% | Too close to call | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Quatrac by 11 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +31.7% | The CrossClimate 3 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 84 | 9 sizes made in both | 39 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | CrossClimate 3 | Field | Quatrac |
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| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P8 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P11 of 30 | P2 of 30 |
Performance profile
8 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 3
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 15 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 3
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
CrossClimate 3
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 129 | 0.9% | 130 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 94.65 | 0.4% | 94.26 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 61.7 | 0.1% | 61.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 145 | 8.8% | 131 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 70.73 | 4.7% | 67.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 43 | 9.1% | 46.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 13.43 | 3.2% | 13.02 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 48.5 | 7.3% | 52.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.3 | 14.3% | 9.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 81 | 5.7% | 85 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.9 | 4.4% | 4.08 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 673 | 10.4% | 609 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 65.11 | 1% | 65.77 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 33.6 | 3.6% | 32.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.7 | 6.3% | 11.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 2.7% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.07 | 1.8 dB | 70.28 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 39,799 | 39.7% | 28,490 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.92 | 10.1% | 8.81 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 807 | 38.4% | 1,311 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 3 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 66 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 92 | Comfort | 59 | ||
| 78 | Value | 55 | ||
| 99 | Snow | 66 | ||
| - | Ice | 93 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| CrossClimate 3 | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 7.2 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.9 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 9 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 6.8 | Ice Grip | 7.2 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin CrossClimate 3
- 82%from 12 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 189,947 milesdriven by reviewers
Across nine reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is widely praised as a highly capable all-season tire with standout comfort, low noise, and strong real-world grip in dry and wet conditions. Drivers also report impressive longevity/wear, with several noting confident handling and reassuring performance in winter climates and light-to-moderate snow. The main recurring limitation is traction and predictability on ice (and at the limit in heavier snow), where it cannot consistently match a dedicated winter tire and may feel a bit comfort-biased rather than sporty.
- High ride comfort
- Low road noise/quiet on most surfaces
- Strong wet-road performance (grip and aquaplaning resistance)
- Good all-season versatility across wide temperature ranges
- Ice grip is only moderate and trails dedicated winter tires
- Not a sporty tire (softer feel/less sharp than summer performance tires)
- Can feel less secure at the limit in heavier snow conditions
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 12 CrossClimate 3 reviewsWho is reading this review it should know that they are bad in wet condition. I tought that beacause is Michelin they will be great but they are not. In dry they are good but in wet they are losing traction and understeer very easy. I don’t have a powerfull car, is only 120hp. I will not buy this tires again. There are better choices than Michelin at least in the segment of all season
Vredestein Quatrac
- 81%from 30 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 345,646 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Vredestein Quatrac is a strong all-season tire, most often praised for excellent wet-road grip and confident performance in cold conditions, including light-to-moderate snow and ice. Many reviewers highlight strong longevity (often projecting 60-80k km) along with good comfort and generally low noise, making it a solid value alternative to pricier rivals. A minority note higher cabin noise on certain vehicles and slightly less sharp/softer dry handling (especially in hotter temperatures) compared with more summer-focused tires.
- Excellent wet grip and confident wet braking
- Strong cold-weather performance (snow/ice capable for an all-season)
- Good longevity/treadwear and even wear reported by many
- Comfortable ride quality
- Can be noisier for some vehicles/sizes (noted by a minority)
- Dry handling/steering feel not as sporty or can feel softer in heat versus summer-oriented tires
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 30 Quatrac reviewsFinally retired these at 55k miles. They were real good over all. Average: price and comfort. Above average: off road, snow and ice grip. Way above average: wet and dry grip. The wear was good too, if my alignment didn't go out I could've gotten about 62k out of these.
These tires went through hell and back. I took my car off road several times with these, they went through several snow storms including a couple blizzards. They never once let me down. I once got mired about 4" deep in muddy sand and was able to get out (fwd civic).
I ended up buying a new set of these. Very satisfied overall, I doubt there's another tire that has such good performance across the board without being costly. My new set was around mid $700s in total including mount, balance and disposal.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 84 sizes of the CrossClimate 3 and 39 of the Quatrac, 9 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 3 | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 84 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 9 sizes 195/55 R16195/60 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/40 R18 | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37%A1% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 71-75 dB B100% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 128 of 128 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2020) | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Awards | Winner: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 31.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Previous generation: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac (10 shared tests)
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Michelin's CrossClimate 3 and Vredestein's Quatrac sit in the same “premium-touring all-season” space, but the shared test data shows they're tuned for very different priorities. Across three overlapping professional tests in 225/40 R18, the Quatrac repeatedly lands near the top of the table (4th of 11, 4th of 17, and 2nd of 30 in a braking-only test), while the CrossClimate 3 tends to finish mid-pack (8th of 11 and 7th of 17). The reason isn't an all-round gap everywhere-it's a clear trade-off between wet safety and winter ability.
In short: the Quatrac behaves like a wet-weather confidence tire with strong aquaplaning margins and calmer refinement, whereas the CrossClimate 3 is the snow-leaning option that also brings standout longevity and efficiency. If your “all-season problem” is mostly rain and standing water, the numbers strongly favor Vredestein; if it's regular snow and cold, Michelin's approach starts making much more sense.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, Vredestein Quatrac is the more convincing everyday all-season for most temperate climates because its wet performance advantage is large and consistent. Wet braking alone shows the biggest real-world separation: 32.36 m vs 34.31 m in the 2026 test (about 5.7% shorter) and 43.9 m vs 49.0 m in AutoBild 2025 (about 10.4% shorter). It also carries higher wet handling speeds (75.5 vs 69.2 km/h), better wet circle performance, and materially stronger aquaplaning resistance-especially in AutoBild's curved aquaplaning result (3.18 vs 2.56 m/s²). Add in lower measured noise (e.g., 69.25 vs 71.53 dB) and higher comfort scoring, and it's easy to see why it was “recommended” and regularly placed top-4.
Michelin CrossClimate 3's counterpunch is winter capability plus running costs. It repeatedly wins the objective snow tests (braking/traction/handling), with big margins in AutoBild (snow braking 22.6 m vs 25.3 m; traction 2992 N vs 2710 N). It also looks like the smarter long-term ownership tire: far higher projected wear (64,050 km vs 45,850 km), lower rolling resistance (e.g., 7.65 vs 8.74 kg/t), and better abrasion results-meaning it should cost less per kilometer despite a premium purchase price. The practical takeaway: choose Quatrac if your priority is wet-road safety and refinement; choose CrossClimate 3 if you see meaningful snow frequency and want maximum winter grip with excellent mileage and efficiency, accepting that wet braking/handling won't match the wet specialists.
CrossClimate 3 vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 3 or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead 3 times and the CrossClimate 3 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 3 or the Quatrac?
The Quatrac led 12 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.8% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Quatrac led 4 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 led 8 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.7% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 had 10.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.9/10 for the CrossClimate 3 and 8.7/10 for the Quatrac.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quatrac was 1.8 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the CrossClimate 3 and 7.9/10 for the Quatrac.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. 75% of CrossClimate 3 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the Quatrac.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 31.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 3 is made in 84 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 9 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 3 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The CrossClimate 3 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Quatrac in 2020. The CrossClimate 3 replaced the Michelin CrossClimate 2. The Quatrac replaced the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
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