Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 5
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 12
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 5 times and the CrossClimate 3 not once. The Vector All Season 4 stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 3 stopped 4.1% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 if you want the best all-rounder for mixed weather-especially if you drive frequently in rain or care about sharp, secure handling and efficiency. Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 if you regularly face real winter conditions (frequent snow-covered roads) and prioritize maximum snow braking/traction plus comfort, while accepting weaker wet stopping distances and a more understeer-led dry balance.
Where the Vector All Season 4 is stronger
- Stronger wet braking across every shared test (e.g., 31.94 m vs 34.31 m; 43.4 m vs 46.3 m), translating to a clear real-world safety margin in rain
- More dynamic and confidence-inspiring handling balance (wins dry handling and subjective dry/wet handling where measured; top overall in two tests)
- Better efficiency with consistently lower rolling resistance (wins 3/3 reported comparisons, e.g., 6.58 vs 7.06 kg/t)
Where the CrossClimate 3 is stronger
- Best-in-group snow braking and strong snow handling in multiple reports (including a large snow-braking edge in the SUV test: 24.9 m vs 26.8 m)
- Winter-focused calibration that delivers high subjective snow confidence and near-winter longitudinal grip in the all-season context
- Comfort-oriented road manners, frequently scoring very well for ride comfort and low noise in qualitative notes
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 All Season 4 vs CrossClimate 3 at a glance
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 10 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 1.5% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 0 |
| Wet21 measurements | 18 | The Vector All Season 4 stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 3 |
| Snow15 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 4.1% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 11 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 2 | 6 | |
| Value6 measurements | 6 | The Vector All Season 4 had 4.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Vector All Season 4 by 0.2 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating5 and 12 reviews | 86% | The Vector All Season 4 by 4 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Vector All Season 4 by 5 points | 75% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 3 was dearer in 4 of 4 | +16.3% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 52 | 29 sizes made in both | 84 |
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 5 tests in 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 | Vector All Season 4 | Field | CrossClimate 3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P4 of 30 | P12 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P1 of 12 | P4 of 12 | |
| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P1 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P2 of 9 | P4 of 9 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector All Season 4
CrossClimate 3
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 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Vector All Season 4
CrossClimate 3
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 All Season 4
CrossClimate 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12. 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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| 125 | 1.5% | 127 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 93.35 | 1.4% | 94.65 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66.2 | 0.9% | 65.6 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 10.7% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 132 | 5.5% | 140 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.19 | 5% | 70.73 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.7 | 2.8% | 47.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 10.9% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.58 | 3.2% | 14.02 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.1 | 0.2% | 53.2 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.2 | 4.2% | 8.9 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 88 | 4.1% | 85 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.96 | 1.5% | 3.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 630 | 2.3% | 615 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65.63 | 0.8% | 65.11 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.8 | 0.3% | 36.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.7 | 1.3% | 11.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.1% | scored | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.06 | 0.1 dB | 70.94 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38,774 | 6.8% | 36,319 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.44 | 4.7% | 7.8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 229 | 0.4% | 230 | 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 Vector All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the CrossClimate 3 9.5 out of 10.
| Vector All Season 4 | Category | CrossClimate 3 | ||
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| 97 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 100 | Wet | 66 | ||
| 89 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 89 | Value | 78 | ||
| 97 | Snow | 99 | ||
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 All Season 4 | Category | CrossClimate 3 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 9.5 | Wet Grip | 7.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 9.5 | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 1 | Ice Grip | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Vector All Season 4
- 86%from 5 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 3,352 milesdriven by reviewers
All 5 Vector All Season 4 reviewsI just got them on a Tesla model 3.
Consumption went up by 10-15wh/m but still very good. After 500 miles on motor way and city driving my average is at 195 wh/m. I'm a very efficient driver. The tires are more comfortable than my summer set but way too noisy for my liking.
My old Hankook Ion Evo were down to 2mm and gave me 180-186wh/m.
All this in 20C degree in the UK.
Haven't tried them on snow or ice. There was a heavy shower the other day and on purpose I went through a deep puddle on dual carriage wa with 50 mph and there was no aquaplaning at all.
The only reason I won't get them again is noise as I drive around 40k miles a year.
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
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 52 sizes of the Vector All Season 4 and 84 of the CrossClimate 3, 29 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | CrossClimate 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 52 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 84 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 29 sizes 205/55 R16205/60 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17235/55 R17215/50 R18215/55 R18225/40 R18225/50 R18225/55 R18225/60 R18235/45 R18and 17 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B52%A48% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C29%D4%A3% | B63%C37%A1% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B96%A4% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 102 of 102 | 128 of 128 |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2025 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2020) |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 16.3% 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 All Season 4 and Michelin's CrossClimate 3 sit in the same premium all-season touring space, but the shared 2026 test data shows they're tuned with noticeably different priorities. Across four independent comparisons (covering 225/45 R17, 225/55 R18 SUV fitment, and 225/40 R18), the Goodyear repeatedly lands near the top overall, while the Michelin tends to trade overall balance for standout winter capability.
The headline pattern is consistent: Vector All Season 4 is the more “all-round” all-season-especially on wet roads-while CrossClimate 3 is the snow specialist with a comfort bias. That creates a clear buyer split: wet/dry confidence and efficiency versus maximum snow security (with some compromises when roads are merely cold and wet).
Conclusion
Taken across the shared tests, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the more complete tire and the safer default recommendation for mixed climates. It beat the Michelin in overall rank in every shared test (4/30 vs 12/30 in a braking-focused comparison; 1/12 vs 4/12 in Auto Bild Allrad; 1/10 vs 8/10; and 2/9 vs 4/9). The decisive separator is wet performance: Goodyear wins wet braking in all four comparisons, with meaningful gaps-e.g., 43.4 m vs 46.3 m in the 30-tire braking test and 31.94 m vs 34.31 m in the 10-tire group-alongside stronger wet handling and wet-circle grip where measured.
Michelin CrossClimate 3's counterpunch is winter traction on snow. It wins snow braking in three tests and is repeatedly described as the best snow tire in the all-season field, including a big snow-braking advantage in the SUV test (24.9 m vs 26.8 m). If your reality is frequent snow-covered roads and you value a calm, comfortable ride, the CrossClimate 3 makes sense-even if it gives away wet braking and some warm-asphalt engagement. The practical takeaway: Vector All Season 4 is the better “one-tire solution” for most drivers; CrossClimate 3 is the niche pick when snow performance is the priority and wet stopping distance is a secondary concern.
Vector All Season 4 vs CrossClimate 3: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 or the Michelin CrossClimate 3 the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 5 times and the CrossClimate 3 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the CrossClimate 3 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector All Season 4 or the CrossClimate 3?
The Vector All Season 4 led 18 of the 21 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Vector All Season 4 led 10 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.5% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 led 11 of the 15 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.1% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector All Season 4 had 4.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 9.5/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 8.9/10 for the CrossClimate 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 9/10 for the CrossClimate 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12. 80% of Vector All Season 4 owners would buy it again, against 75% for the CrossClimate 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 16.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector All Season 4 is made in 52 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the CrossClimate 3 in 84 (16 to 22 inch). 29 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector All Season 4 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 3 B and B.
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