Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tire 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 tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

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

Vector-4Seasons-Gen-3 VS CrossClimate-2

Test Results

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

Out of these twenty tests:

  • Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in six of the tests
  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 in fourteen 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, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from twenty tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during twenty dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 9.25% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
42.29M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.38M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:40.31M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36.9M
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.57M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.25M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:38.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40.7M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:39.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.4M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.5M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.7M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.9M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.9M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.1M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.2M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.11s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 45.8s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:78.7s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:75.55s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.1s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:83.6s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
96.82Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96.64Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:89.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:93.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:121.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 122.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:89.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:78.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:91.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90.1Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:96.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:94.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94.5Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:113.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 113.5Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:99.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from twenty tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during fifteen wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.92% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
42.82M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43.66M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:29.48M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.48M
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:50.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:50.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:31.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:30.09M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.77M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:48.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:48.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:43.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.6M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:36.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.9M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:46.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 46M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:34.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.8M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:51M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.1M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:55.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:55.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:54.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.2M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:34.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.1M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:31.23M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.95M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.68% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
40M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
41.1M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:40M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:50.18s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 50.65s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:97.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.97s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 60.38s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:98.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 101.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during ten wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.98% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
75.62Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73.37Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:75.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:73.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:71.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.4Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:75.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.3Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:77.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 74.2Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:83.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.8Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:78.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.4Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire 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 Tire 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 Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:6.53m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.31m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from sixteen tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 1.97% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
80.19Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
81.8Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:88.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:93.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:79.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:84.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:91.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:77.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:80Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:76.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:73.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.4Km/H
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:79.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:82.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:74.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 74.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:71.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 75Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during eight curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 0.49% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
10.15m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
10.1m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:84.5m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.05m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.3m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.83m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2.04m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.03m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.37m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.5m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.5m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2.31m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.35m/sec2
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.4m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.2m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.24m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.95m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.14m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.65m/sec2
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2.06m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.22m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from sixteen tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.38% less distance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
23.85M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
23.52M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:17.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.33M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:26.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:31.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:27.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:19.16M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.21M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:22.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:25.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 25.2M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:28.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.9M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:24.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23.9M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:10.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.1M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:28.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 28.2M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:23.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23.9M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:22.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 22.4M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:27.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.3M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.54s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.45s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.82s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.57s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 1.57% better snow traction than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2282.83N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2319.31N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2818N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2487N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2777N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2666N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2727N
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.26N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.37N
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2794N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2767N
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:218.5N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 225.5N
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4540N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4522N
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:2688N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2698N
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4118N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4234N
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:1.4N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 1.49N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:89.86s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.29s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:114.7s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:85.78s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.23s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:53.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.5s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.24% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
52.72Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
53.93Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:41.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:44.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47.7Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:52.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 54.8Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.5Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:61.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.4Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:54.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:53Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.6Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:47.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 48.8Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

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

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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:98 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 provided 1.94% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
3.53ms/2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.6ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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 Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.5ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.22ms/2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.73ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 5.85% faster through a slalom than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
4.02m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.27m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.41m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.2m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.41m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.08m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:3.72m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.99m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.2m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.42m/sec2
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.48m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.02m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.26m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle 5.56% shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
18.7M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
19.8M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:18.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 19.8M

Subj. Comfort

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

Noise

Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.97% quieter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
71.92dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.22dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:69.2dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.1dB
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.3dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:71.7dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:73.3dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:69dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 65dB
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.6dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.2dB
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.9dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:70.6dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.1dB
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.5dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 70.7dB
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.5dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:73.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.1dB
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:72.6dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire 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 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:69.5dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB

Tire Weight

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

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2549.97Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2661.77Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7607Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:34.9Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.3Kg

Wear

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 10.07% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
55147.8KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
49594.6KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:50455KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:62095KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:57129KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:60700KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 44000KM
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:45360KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 62680KM

Value

Looking at data from four tire 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 17.4% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
9.78Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
11.84Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:11Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.73Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.61Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:12.79Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 10.69Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six price tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 cost 10.84% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
311.91
Michelin CrossClimate 2
349.84
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:555 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:95 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:480 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:226 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 208
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:66.36 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.88
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:161 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 174
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:600 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 715

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during thirteen rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 8.08% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
8.04kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.39kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.62kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.66kg / t
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.26kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.2kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.94kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
235/35 R19
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:9kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.6kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.88kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.21kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.73kg / t
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.5kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.9kg / t
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test
225/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.79kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.98kg / t
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.44kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.75kg / t
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.95kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.4kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:7.05kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.72kg / t
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:8.7kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 1.85% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
5.41l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.31l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.67l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.66l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:5.4l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.3l/100km
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:4.91l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.78l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire 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 Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 13.89% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
612g
Michelin CrossClimate 2
527g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3:612g Michelin CrossClimate 2: 527g

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire 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 45 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 122 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

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 tires. So, here’s my impression of my “mild climate winter” tires. I used to drive on Continental WinterContact TS860 winter tires, 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 tires at temperatures around 20°C. So now, I followed your advice and chose All Season tires 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 936 - tire reviewed on March 24, 2023
View all Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 driver reviews >>
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 359 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
View all Michelin CrossClimate 2 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

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

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance seems to be the best tire overall.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner:

Footnote

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

Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.