Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 81
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 26 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 19 times and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 7 times. The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 15.5% longer in the wear tests; the CrossClimate 2 stopped 9.5% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you want the strongest safety margin in dry braking and the most consistently excellent snow traction/handling, plus class-leading efficiency. Choose the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if your priority is wet-road confidence (especially wet handling and cornering aquaplaning resistance) and you want a stronger price/value case-accepting that dry braking is its recurring weakness versus Michelin.
Where the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is stronger
- Wet-road control and consistency: dominates wet handling head-to-heads (17-0) and often leads wet circle/lateral grip style tests, giving clearer feedback at the limit in the rain
- Wet braking frequently edges Michelin (17-9 overall); in some tests it's a meaningful win (e.g., TÜV 2023: 28.9 m vs 31.4 m, ~8% shorter)
- Aquaplaning resilience, especially in corners (curved aquaplaning wins 11-4), supporting stability during heavy-rain lane changes and sweeping bends
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking in every shared comparison (26/26 wins), often by ~8-13%, a major real-world safety advantage on warm, dry roads
- Winter capability that often leads the field: strong snow traction and snow handling advantages overall (17-4 and 17-1), with frequent test commentary calling it a snow benchmark for all-seasons
- Efficiency focus: more frequent wins in rolling resistance and fuel consumption (rolling resistance wins 15-1; fuel consumption wins 5-0), supporting lower energy use (important for both ICE and EVs)
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.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won26 shared tests | 7 | 19 | |
| Dry43 measurements | 12 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 9.5% shorter in the dry (26 tests) | 31 |
| Wet100 measurements | 69 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 held 6.1% more grip in curved aquaplaning (16 tests) | 30 |
| Snow76 measurements | 12 | The CrossClimate 2 was 6.9% quicker in the snow traction test (6 tests) | 62 |
| Ice3 measurements | 3 | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped 4.4% shorter on ice (3 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort25 measurements | 13 | 12 | |
| Value35 measurements | 7 | The CrossClimate 2 had 7% lower rolling resistance (17 tests) | 26 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 0.1 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating81 and 173 reviews | 82% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 2 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 78% | The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 by 5 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 15 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 14 of 15 | +10.1% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 102 | 75 sizes made in both | 116 |
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 26 tests, 2021 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.
Performance profile
27 measurements from the 26 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
CrossClimate 2
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. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
CrossClimate 2
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
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 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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| 70.99 | 0.4% | 71.38 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 59.1 | 0.3% | 58.9 | 8-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 139 | 0.9% | 140 | 17-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.63 | 2.8% | 79.89 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.6 | 2.9% | 45.3 | 12-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27.3 | 6.1% | 27.1 | 11-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 89 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 68 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 73 | Value | 84 | ||
| 81 | Snow | 94 | ||
| 87 | Ice | 47 | ||
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
| Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 8.6 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
- 82%from 81 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 1,078,534 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 highly overall (average 79.9%), with most praising its dependable all-round grip, particularly in the wet, where over half of reviewers comment positively. Dry grip, snow traction and cold-weather performance are also frequently highlighted, and around a third of owners report strong tread life. The main recurring downsides are a noticeably weaker dry braking performance and slightly vague steering feel, raised by around one in five and around one in six owners respectively, while road noise feedback is mixed but leans positive.
- Confident wet grip in heavy rain and greasy conditions
- Strong dry grip for everyday driving
- Long tread life and slow wear rates
- Impressive snow traction for an all-season tire
- Longer dry braking distances / less bite under heavy braking
- Vague or light steering feel and less direct response
- Higher rolling resistance / noticeable fuel economy drop for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 75 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 81 Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 reviewsAlmost perfect tires that even didn't let my down in heavy snow which really amazed me. And driven normally they seem to last forever.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 173 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tire. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.
- Excellent snow traction and winter security
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Confident wet grip in everyday driving
- Good ride comfort over longer distances
- Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
- Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
- Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed
Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAfter 2 hot summers the tires are dangerous on wet and cold,
That was actually very much appreciated since i drive them on a GR Yaris mostly on the weekends in the night on snowfall but normal use would be very very dangerous.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 102 sizes of the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 75 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 102 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 75 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16and 63 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B87%C13% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C47%B29%A21%D4% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B99%A1% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 252 of 252 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 (2021) | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) |
| Replaced by | Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Awards | Commended: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) | Winner: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 14 of the 15 tests that listed prices, by 10.1% 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.
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.
Goodyear's Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Michelin's CrossClimate 2 are two of the defining premium all-season tires: both aim to cover everything from summer motorway driving to genuine winter weather without the hassle of seasonal changeovers. With 26 shared professional tests across sizes from small hatchbacks (185/65 R15) to larger and performance-oriented fitments (225/45 R18, 235/35 R19), the dataset is large enough to reveal clear, repeatable patterns rather than one-off results.
The headline story is a very consistent trade-off. CrossClimate 2 repeatedly behaves like the “summer-tire-leaning” option in emergency stops and snow capability (it wins dry braking in all 26 shared results), while Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 repeatedly looks like the “wet-road control” specialist, frequently topping wet handling and lateral-wet-grip style tests and often edging wet braking. Running costs and value then add a second layer: Michelin tends to be more efficient (rolling resistance/fuel), while Goodyear more often delivers stronger price-per-performance and, in several major tests, outstanding predicted mileage.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the more dominant performer overall (19 overall wins vs Goodyear's 7) and it builds that advantage on two areas that matter daily: dry braking and winter competence. The dry-braking pattern is especially decisive-Michelin wins 26/26 head-to-head dry braking comparisons, commonly by ~8-13% (e.g., 44.4 m vs 39.6 m in ADAC 2026; 44.5 m vs 38.8 m in Auto Bild Sports Car 2025). In snow-focused metrics, Michelin also leads strongly in traction and handling (snow traction wins 17-4; snow handling wins 17-1), which translates to easier pull-away, more stable cornering, and higher safety reserves in real winter driving.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3's case is equally clear: if you prioritize wet-road confidence and controllability, it is repeatedly the sharper tool. It leads wet handling in the summary (17-0), frequently wins wet circle/lateral grip measures, and often beats Michelin in wet braking (17-9), plus it regularly posts stronger curved-aquaplaning results (11-4). Several ADAC reports also highlight its strong environmental score driven by high projected mileage and low abrasion in some fitments-most notably ADAC 2025 (68,000 km vs 47,500 km) and ADAC 2024 (60,700 km vs 44,000 km).
Practical takeaway: CrossClimate 2 is the safer bet if your driving includes a lot of dry-road braking events and you want the most winter-competent “one-tire” solution with strong efficiency. Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the smarter pick if your local reality is frequent rain, standing water, and you value wet handling feel plus strong purchase-value-and you're willing to accept that its dry braking is consistently behind Michelin's.
Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tire?
In the 26 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 19 times and the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 7 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scores 9.4 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or the CrossClimate 2?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 led 69 of the 100 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 6.1% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 16 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 31 of the 43 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.5% shorter in the dry across 26 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 62 of the 76 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 6.9% quicker in the snow traction test across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lasted 15.5% longer in the wear tests (7 tests); the CrossClimate 2 had 7% lower rolling resistance (17 tests), used 2.2% less fuel (6 tests) and shed 9.6% less rubber in the abrasion test (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.6/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The CrossClimate 2 was 0.5 dB quieter (18 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 82% from 81 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 78% of Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 15 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 14 of them, by 10.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is made in 102 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 75 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
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