Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 24
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 30
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 2 times and the Quatrac once. The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 15.1% lower rolling resistance; the Quatrac stopped 4.2% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport if you want the most summer-like, sporty all-season feel with consistently strong dry braking and better efficiency (lower rolling resistance), and you're willing to accept higher noise and a premium price. Choose the Vredestein Quatrac if you drive a lot in heavy rain or variable wet conditions and value aquaplaning resistance, wet handling confidence, comfort and lower noise-especially if you also want stronger value-for-money.
Where the CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking across all shared tests (e.g., 36.4 m vs 38.6 m; 38.8 m vs 40.3 m)
- More sporty, direct dry-road behaviour with better dry handling results and higher subjective dry scores (8.8 vs 8.1 in 2026)
- Lower rolling resistance by ~15% in both major tests (7.56 vs 8.87 kg/t; 7.39 vs 8.74 kg/t), supporting efficiency/range
Where the Quatrac is stronger
- Wet handling advantage in both main tests (e.g., 67.4 s vs 68.76 s in 2026; 75.5 vs 71.4 km/h in 2025)
- Superior aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved), including large curved-aqua gap in 2025 (3.18 vs 2.79 m/s²)
- More refined daily driving: quieter measured noise and higher comfort score (e.g., 69.25 dB and 9.5 comfort in 2026)
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 Sport vs Quatrac at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Gap | Quatrac |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 6 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 0 |
| Wet12 measurements | 3 | The Quatrac stopped 4.2% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 9 |
| Snow8 measurements | 5 | 3 | |
| Comfort3 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac was 2.2 dB quieter (2 tests) | 3 |
| Value4 measurements | 4 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 15.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.6/10 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 0.1 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating24 and 30 reviews | 86% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 5 points | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 86% | Too close to call | 86% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +30.2% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 63 | 1 size made in both | 39 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre 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 tyres 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 Sport | Field | Quatrac |
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| The BEST All Season Tyres For 2026/27 | P2 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P6 of 30 | P2 of 30 |
Performance profile
8 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m 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. 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 Sport
Quatrac
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre 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 Sport
Quatrac
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24 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 tyres 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.
| Measurement | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Gap | Quatrac | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 38 | 4.4% | 39.73 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 94.15 | 0.1% | 94.26 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 100.6 | 1.2% | 99.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.6% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 42.14 | 4.2% | 40.05 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 68.76 | 2% | 67.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.4 | 5.7% | 75.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 13.14 | 1% | 13.02 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 79.25 | 5.7% | 83.79 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.68 | 7.8% | 2.89 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 25.7 | 1.2% | 25.99 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 4 | 2% | 4.08 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 2,946 | 8.7% | 2,710 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 66.75 | 1.5% | 65.77 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 53.3 | 2.3% | 52.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 7.5% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.73 | 2.8% | 3.63 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.42 | 2.2 dB | 70.28 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 46,550 | 1.5% | 45,850 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.48 | 15.1% | 8.81 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 912 | 30.4% | 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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 9.6 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 3 Sport | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 100 | Dry | 79 | ||
| 59 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 23 | Comfort | 59 | ||
| - | Value | 55 | ||
| 100 | Snow | 66 | ||
| - | Ice | 93 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| CrossClimate 3 Sport | Category | Quatrac | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.2 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 8.8 | Wear | 8.7 | ||
| 9.2 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 9.4 | Snow Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 9.4 | Ice Grip | 7.2 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- 86%from 24 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 88,237 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport very highly overall (86.1% average; 18 of 20 positive), most consistently praising how quiet and comfortable it is while still delivering strong, predictable grip in both the dry and the wet. Around half of reviewers mention the low road noise and smooth ride, and many also highlight confident dry performance and wet traction that feels close to a summer UHP tyre for everyday driving. Downsides are less common, but around one in seven owners raise faster-than-expected wear, and around one in ten criticise the lack of rim protection.
- Quiet on the road, even at speed
- Smooth, comfortable ride
- Strong, predictable dry grip
- Confident wet grip and traction
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some owners
- Little to no rim protection / exposed rims
- Steering feel not as sharp for everyone
Summarised by AI from 20 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 24 CrossClimate 3 Sport reviewsFitted on my Golf 7.5 GTI Performance as a replacement for a winter tire (Zagreb, Croatia - there hasn't been much snow in a couple of years, only wet conditions).
So far so good - only down side for now is noise. They are louder than most of the tires I have driven on. Speaking as someone who has Bridgestone Potenza Evo Sport summer time.
Feedback on the steering wheel is good, sharp.Looks good on the car with their sporty side wall.
I will get back on this review after this winter and some snow potential.
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 tyre, 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 tyres.
- 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 tyres
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre 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 tyre: 63 sizes of the CrossClimate 3 Sport and 39 of the Quatrac, 1 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Quatrac |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 63 sizes, 18 to 23 inch | 39 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 1 size 225/40 R18 | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B78%C22% | C69%D19%B8%A2%E2% |
| EU label noise | 72-75 dB B81%A19% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 63 of 63 | 106 of 106 |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Awards | Winner: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 30.2% on average. Each test priced the tyres 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.
Michelin's CrossClimate 3 Sport and Vredestein's Quatrac are both all-season tyres, but they chase the “one tyre for everything” brief from very different angles. The Michelin is positioned as an ultra-high-performance all-season that tries to feel as close to a summer tyre as possible on dry roads, while still retaining credible winter ability. The Quatrac is a premium-touring all-season that leans into calm, secure behaviour in poor weather, with comfort and noise refinement high on the priority list.
Across three shared professional tests in the same popular performance size (225/40 R18), the ranking pattern is consistent: the Michelin typically finishes slightly ahead overall (2/11 and 3/17 vs Quatrac's 4/11 and 4/17), but the Vredestein repeatedly bites back in wet handling and aquaplaning metrics. In practice, this turns into a clear trade-off: sharper dry-road precision and efficiency from the Michelin versus wet-weather confidence, quietness and comfort from the Vredestein-often at a better price-per-km.
Conclusion
If your driving is dominated by dry or mixed conditions and you care about crisp steering, stable high-speed feel and strong stopping power, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the more “driver's” all-season. It wins dry braking in every shared test (e.g., 36.4 m vs 38.6 m in the 2026 test, and 38.8 m vs 40.3 m in 2025) and also leads on rolling resistance by a meaningful margin (about 15% lower in both major tests: 7.56 vs 8.87 kg/t and 7.39 vs 8.74 kg/t). It also shows strong winter competence in the AutoBild 2025 data set, leading snow traction (2946 N vs 2710 N) and most measured snow disciplines there.
If you prioritise wet-road security and refinement-especially frequent heavy rain, standing water, and a quieter/softer daily ride-the Vredestein Quatrac is the more reassuring choice. It repeatedly outperforms in wet handling and aquaplaning (e.g., straight aquaplaning 90.77 vs 85.5 km/h in 2026; curved aquaplaning 3.18 vs 2.79 m/s² in 2025) and it's consistently quieter (69.25 vs 72.13 dB in 2026; 71.3 vs 72.7 dB in 2025) with higher subjective comfort scores (9.5 vs 9 in 2026). The biggest caveats are less precise dry-road response and weaker dry braking, plus higher rolling resistance; however, it can offer substantially better value (8.72 vs 12.03 price/1000 in AutoBild 2025). The practical takeaway: choose Michelin for sporty, efficient all-season driving; choose Vredestein for wet-biased safety and everyday comfort-especially if value matters.
CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Quatrac: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport or the Vredestein Quatrac the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 2 times and the Quatrac once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 9.6 and the Quatrac 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 3 Sport or the Quatrac?
The Quatrac led 9 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.2% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 6 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 5 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 15.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport and 8.7/10 for the Quatrac.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quatrac was 2.2 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport and 7.9/10 for the Quatrac.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24 reviews and the Quatrac 81% from 30. 86% of CrossClimate 3 Sport owners would buy it again, against 86% for the Quatrac.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 30.2% 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 Sport is made in 63 sizes (18 to 23 inch) and the Quatrac in 39 (15 to 18 inch). 1 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 3 Sport is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Quatrac B and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Quatrac in 2020. The Quatrac replaced the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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