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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
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#	Michelin CrossClimate 2 /93%	GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 /86%

Dimensions	R15 - R21	R14 - R21
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The Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 are superb all-year-round tires from two of the industry's finest, Michelin and Goodyear, respectively.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

The CrossClimate 2 is a direct sequel to the highly rated Michelin CrossClimate, boasting of our 93% rating. Made in Italy and Spain, one of its standout qualities is its high mileage coupled with an effective rolling resistance. It shines brilliantly on tests involving snow cornering and snow handling as shown across various tests by AUTOBILD, showcasing its exceptional winter driving ability. The tire's main drawback is evidenced on wet surfaces, where it presents slight weaknesses and limitations in grip.

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

GoodYear's Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is also impressive, earning a high 86% from our rating. This tire, manufactured in Slovenia and France, succeeds the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2. It demonstrates safe driving properties on wet roads and also has a commendable show in winter conditions, with high predicted mileage, minimal weight, and low fuel consumption. Like the CrossClimate 2, it has weaknesses, namely on dry surfaces.

Comparison: Michelin vs Goodyear

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has often displayed a superior performance in various tests, leading in areas such as dry braking and snow traction, as well as comfort and exterior noise. In spite of this, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 shouldn’t be quickly dismissed. In the TyreReviews.com 2023 and ADAC tests, for instance, it placed first with robust performance markers on comfort, dry handling, and overall balanced performance. The tire also showed dominance on wet surfaces against the Michelin counterpart. Something remarkable given the latter’s well known underperformance on slightly damp tarmacs.

In conclusion, both the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 prove superior in different areas: the former in dry and winter conditions, the latter in wet conditions and comfort. This highlights both of them as great all-year-round tires worthy of consideration when making a purchase.

Segment

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Premium

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 169

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 145

Number of tests

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 16x

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 16x

Best position in test

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 1.

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 9.

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 12.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 2.63

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 3.69

Year of the last test

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 2025

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 2025

Best rating in test

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Good

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory

Wet

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

81%

Michelin
CrossClimate 2

76%

Wet handling

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 76%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 75%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 82%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 79%

Wet braking

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 80%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 74%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 85%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 75%

Wet circle cornering

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 84%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 76%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 B

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
CrossClimate 2

92%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

87%

Snow braking

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 86%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 84%

Snow traction

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 94%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 89%

Snow handling

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 90%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 84%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 94%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 82%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
CrossClimate 2

86%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

75%

Dry handling

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 84%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 82%

Dry braking

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 91%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 67%

Costs

(Overall rating)

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

77%

Michelin
CrossClimate 2

69%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 83%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 80%

Price/value

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 70%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 49%

Mileage

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 81%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 74%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 C

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
CrossClimate 2

80%

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

78%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 83%

2. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 79%

Comfort

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 81%

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 80%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 72 dB

2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 ?

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Mutual tests

SPORTAUTO Allyear tyre test 2024 215/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9.5	8.9	10.0	10.0
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Good	7.8	8.7	9.2	8.0
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Good	7.8	8.3	8.5	9.4
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AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	3
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	3+
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AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	36.8	50.5
Michelin CrossClimate 2	37.9	56.4
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	41.5	55.2
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2024 225/40 R18

Name
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Exemplary
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ALVOLANTE Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	97.5	77	90	90
Michelin CrossClimate 2	94.9	91	94	100
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	93.5	95	91	95
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ADAC Allyear tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	5.4	1.8	2.3
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Good	2.7	2.2	2.9
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Very good	2.4	1.8	2.7
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Tyre Reviews Allyear tyre test 2023 195/65 R15

Name
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Test winner
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Highly recommended
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	37.7	45
Michelin CrossClimate 2	37.7	47
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	41.8	48.3
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Good
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Tyre Reviews Allyear tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Best values in test	1
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Test winner	1
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Highly recommended	1
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Autoklub ČR Allyear tyre test 2022 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	102.7	104,8	104,5	102,7
Michelin CrossClimate 2	102.7	102,5	104,5	102,1
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	100	100,4	100,4	100,3
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2022 195/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	39,9	44,4
Michelin CrossClimate 2	39,9	49,2
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	43,9	46,8
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2022 195/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-	1
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2+	1-	3
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	1-	2+
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ARBÖ Allyear tyre test 2022 205/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	63	64	46	19	9
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Highly recommended	63	59	46	19	9
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Recommended	49	60	42	18	8
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1	1
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	1-	2+	1	2-
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner	2+	2	2+	2	1-
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	37,6	50
Michelin CrossClimate 2	37,6	53,9
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	41,9	50,7
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