Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 are Premium Touring All Season tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Vector-4Seasons-Gen-3 VS CrossClimate-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these fourteen tests:

  • Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in four of the tests
  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in ten of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Lets look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during fourteen dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 9.24% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
42.12M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.23M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 40.31M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36.9M
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.6M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 43.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 43.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 43.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.2M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 42.3M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.8M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.57M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.25M
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 38.5M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 46.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40.7M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 39.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.4M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.55% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
70.99s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.38s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 46.11s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 45.8s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 78.7s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 75.55s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.1s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 83.6s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.05% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
94.08Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94.03Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 89.4Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 93.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 121.6Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 122.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 89.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 78.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 91.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90.1Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 5% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
100 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.3% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
40.84M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
41.8M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 29.48M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.48M
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 50.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 50.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 31.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 46.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 46.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 33.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35.6M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 28.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.4M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 30.09M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.77M
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 48.3M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 48.3M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 43.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.6M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 36.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.9M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 46.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 46M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.9% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
31.23M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
30.95M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 31.23M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.95M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.4% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
76.04s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77.91s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 50.18s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 50.65s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 97.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 57.97s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 60.38s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 98.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 101.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 3.31% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
74.02Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.57Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 75.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 74.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 73.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 74.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 71.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.4Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 75.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.3Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 8% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
100 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 3.44% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
6.97m/s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
6.73m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.98m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.71m/s
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 6.4m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.17m/s
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 6.53m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.31m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 1.24% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
82.11Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83.14Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 88.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 93.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 79.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 84.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 70.4Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.4Km/H
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 87.6Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 88.4Km/H
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 91.6Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 77.1Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 80Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 76.8Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 73.1Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.4Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 0.29% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
13.74m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
13.78m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 84.5m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.05m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.3m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.83m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2.04m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.03m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.37m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.5m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.5m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2.31m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.35m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.8% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
24.47M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
24.03M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 17.6M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.33M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 26.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 31.5M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 27.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 28.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.3M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 17.5M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.1M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 19.16M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.21M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 22.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 25.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 25.2M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 28.5M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.9M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 24.1M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23.9M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 9.67% faster than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
5.69s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.14s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 5.54s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.45s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.1s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.5s
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 4.31s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.05s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 5.82s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.57s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 2.07% better snow traction than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2257.54N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2305.23N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2818N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2487N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2777N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2666N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2727N
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.26N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.37N
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 2794N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2767N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.56% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
85.96s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83.76s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 89.86s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.29s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 114.7s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 85.78s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.23s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 53.5s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.5s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.8% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
51.78Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
52.73Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 41.2Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 57.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 44.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47.7Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 57.4Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 52.8Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 54.8Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 57.1Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.5Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2.58% more points than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
52.59 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
53.98 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.17 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.96 Points
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 98 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 provided 0.58% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
3.43ms/2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.41ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.36ms/2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.59ms/2
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.5ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.22ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 5.31% faster through a slalom than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
3.92m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.14m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 4.41m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.2m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.41m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 4.08m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 3.72m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.99m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 4.2m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.42m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 0.43% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
39.67 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
39.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 10 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 9.5 Points
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 98 Points
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 9 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11 Points

Noise

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.21% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
71.68dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.81dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 69.2dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.1dB
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 72.3dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 72.4dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 71.7dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 73.3dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 69dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 65dB
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 72.6dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.2dB
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 72.9dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 measured 0.14% quieter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
69.5dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
69.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 69.5dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 weighed 4.2% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
3820.95Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3988.5Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7607Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 34.9Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 16.73% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
56559.67KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
47097.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 50455KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 62095KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 57129KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM

Value

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 proved to have a 28.21% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
8.78Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
12.23Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 11Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.73Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.61Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five price tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 cost 8.68% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
263.89
Michelin CrossClimate 2
288.98
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 555 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 95 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 480 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 226 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 208
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 66.36 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.88
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 161 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 174

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 8.35% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
8.14kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.46kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.62kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.66kg / t
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 8.26kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 8.2kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 8.94kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 9kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.6kg / t
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.88kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 8.21kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.73kg / t
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 7.5kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.9kg / t
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 8.79kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.98kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 1.59% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
5.67l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.58l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 5.67l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 5.66l/100km ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 13.86% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
16.6Gram/1000km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/1000km
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: 16.6Gram/1000km ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been reviewed 38 times and drivers have given the tyre 84% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 91 times and drivers have given the tyre 82% overall.

This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Best Review for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Given 83% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 3,750 spirited miles
Almost time to switch back to my summer tyres. So, here’s my impression of my “mild climate winter” tyres. I used to drive on Continental WinterContact TS860 winter tyres, but last winters, I noticed that I almost never drive on snow. And in spring and fall, when temperatures jump up and down, I was sometimes driving on my winter tyres at temperatures around 20°C. So now, I followed your advice and chose All Season tyres for the winter season. I drove them for about 6.000 km now in temperatures between -2 and +16 °C, in the dry and in lots of rain.
Just after switching to the Vector 4S,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 650 - tyre reviewed on March 24, 2023
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Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 263 - tyre reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, snow circle, subj. comfort, noise, tyre weight, wear, value and price tests, whereas the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better in dry braking, wet braking - cool, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, noise, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion tests.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre, but comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance the Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tyre overall.

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 2, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.