Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 5
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 24
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 3 times and the CrossClimate 3 Sport not once. The Vector All Season 4 held 3.5% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 1.8% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 if you want the best-rounded year-round tyre with standout wet handling, strong snow dynamics, and fewer day-to-day compromises. Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport if your top priorities are shortest wet/dry braking and low rolling resistance (efficiency), and you're willing to accept a more specialised, sometimes noisier/firmier tyre with less class-leading wet/snow handling balance.
Where the Vector All Season 4 is stronger
- Best overall balance across the shared tests (wins 2 of 3 outright and places ahead in all three)
- Stronger wet-cornering performance and driver confidence: faster wet handling and wet circle in every shared test, plus strong subjective wet scores
- More capable and progressive in snow driving dynamics (traction/handling/slalom lead; strong subjective snow control)
Where the CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger
- Consistently shortest braking on both dry and wet across all shared tests (3/3 wins in each braking category)
- Very strong efficiency: lowest rolling resistance in all shared tests (3/3 wins)
- Direct, stable, 'summer-like' steering feel at road speeds while retaining genuine winter capability
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 Sport at a glance
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 3 | 0 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 1.8% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 4 |
| Wet15 measurements | 10 | The Vector All Season 4 held 3.5% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests) | 5 |
| Snow11 measurements | 8 | 3 | |
| Comfort5 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value3 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 3 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Vector All Season 4 by 0.1 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating5 and 24 reviews | 86% | Too close to call | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 6 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was dearer in 2 of 2 | +12.9% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 52 | 22 sizes made in both | 63 |
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 in 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 | Vector All Season 4 | Field | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| The BEST All Season Tyres For 2026/27 | P1 of 10 | P2 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | P2 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test | P1 of 5 | P3 of 5 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector All Season 4
CrossClimate 3 Sport
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 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 Sport
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
Vector All Season 4
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 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 | Vector All Season 4 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 37.83 | 1.8% | 37.17 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 93.35 | 0.8% | 94.15 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 99.8 | 0.4% | 99.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 37.98 | 1.2% | 37.47 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 67.19 | 2.3% | 68.76 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 74.7 | 1.6% | 73.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.2% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 16.86 | 2.4% | 17.33 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 85.76 | 0.4% | 86.1 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.45 | 3.5% | 2.36 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 27.82 | 1.1% | 28.13 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.96 | 1% | 4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 2,307 | 0.4% | 2,298 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 65.63 | 1.7% | 66.75 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 54.3 | 0.6% | 54 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.7% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.16 | 3.5% | 4.02 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 4.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.9% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 67.65 | 0.3 dB | 67.92 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.73 | 1.7% | 7.6 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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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 Vector All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
| Vector All Season 4 | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
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| 97 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 100 | Wet | 59 | ||
| 89 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 89 | Value | - | ||
| 97 | Snow | 100 | ||
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
| Vector All Season 4 | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 9.5 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 9.5 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Comfort | 9.2 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 9.4 | ||
| 1 | Ice Grip | 9.4 | ||
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 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 tyres 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 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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 52 sizes of the Vector All Season 4 and 63 of the CrossClimate 3 Sport, 22 of them made in both.
| Category | Vector All Season 4 | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 52 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 63 sizes, 18 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 22 sizes 205/40 R18225/40 R18225/40 R19235/35 R19245/45 R19255/35 R19255/45 R19235/40 R20245/45 R20255/35 R20265/45 R20275/40 R20and 10 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B52%A48% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C29%D4%A3% | B78%C22% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B96%A4% | 72-75 dB B81%A19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 102 of 102 | 63 of 63 |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2025 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | - |
| 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 12.9% 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.
This is a head-to-head between two premium all-season tyres that aim at slightly different drivers. The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is a premium-touring all-rounder designed to be easy to live with year-round, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is a more ultra-high-performance-leaning all-season that tries to deliver a “summer-like” feel and strong braking without giving up winter certification.
Across three shared 225/40 R18 group tests in 2026, the pattern is consistent: Goodyear repeatedly wins on overall balance (1st/11, 2nd/9, 1st/5), while Michelin repeatedly wins the pure stopping-and-efficiency metrics (it takes all three wins in both dry braking and wet braking, and all three in rolling resistance). The interesting question is whether the Michelin's braking/efficiency edge is worth the trade-offs in wet handling pace, snow controllability, and (in multiple reports) refinement.
Conclusion
On the evidence from all three shared tests, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is the more complete all-season package and the safer “one tyre for everything” choice. It consistently posts quicker wet handling and higher lateral grip (e.g., 67.19s vs 68.76s wet handling and 13.87s vs 14.01s wet circle in the 11-tyre test; similar advantages in the other tests), and it repeatedly leads on snow dynamic performance (traction/handling/slalom) while also being judged stable, communicative and easy to drive quickly. Its main caveat is aquaplaning in a straight line: it can float earlier than the best in at least one major test, even though it's excellent in curved aquaplaning (3/3 wins).
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport earns its place for drivers who prioritise braking and efficiency first. It is consistently the shorter stopper on dry and wet roads (for example, 36.4m vs 36.9m dry braking and 31.82m vs 31.94m wet braking in the 11-tyre test; similar margins in the other two), and it repeatedly delivers the lowest rolling resistance. The trade-off is that it doesn't convert its sporty steering feel into the quickest wet handling times, and on snow it can be less progressive at/over the limit (with some reports noting slower recovery once it breaks away). Add the frequent “noisiest”/firmer-ride commentary, and the Michelin becomes the more specialised choice.
Practical takeaway: if you want the most rounded all-season that's strong everywhere and particularly confidence-inspiring in corners on wet and snow, pick the Goodyear. If your priority is shortest stopping distances plus low energy loss (and you can accept some compromises in refinement and limit-handling consistency), the Michelin is the sharper, braking-led alternative.
Vector All Season 4 vs CrossClimate 3 Sport: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 or the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 finished ahead 3 times and the CrossClimate 3 Sport not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector All Season 4 scores 9.7 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector All Season 4 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport?
The Vector All Season 4 led 10 of the 15 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 3.5% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 4 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.8% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector All Season 4 led 8 of the 11 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 9.5/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.4/10 for the Vector All Season 4 and 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector All Season 4 86% from 5 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 80% of Vector All Season 4 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 12.9% 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 Sport in 63 (18 to 23 inch). 22 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 Sport A and B.
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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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