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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than GoodYear (82%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 81% of the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the CrossClimate 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France and CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Number of tests
28
24
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.9
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
198
155

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 48 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
93%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Dry Handling Objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Dry lane changing
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
87%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Dry steering response
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
86%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
97%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
97%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Wet Handling Objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
97%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Wet side guide
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
81%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Snow cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Snow Handling Objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Snow acceleration
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
98%
Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96%
Interior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
85%
Mileage
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
94%
Price/value
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99%
Price
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Michelin CrossClimate 2
67%

Tread pattern comparison

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 18 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2025225/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2025245/45 R18View
SPORTAUTOSPORTAUTO
All season
2024215/40 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2024225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2024225/40 R18View
ALVOLANTEALVOLANTE
All season
2024225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
All season
2024205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
All season
2023195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2023225/45 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
All season
2022225/45 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
All season
2022205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View
 ARBÖ ARBÖ
All season
2022205/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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