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The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 are two of the most thoroughly tested all-season tyres on the market, each representing the latest generation of an established lineup. The Goodyear succeeds the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and the original Vector 4Seasons, while the Michelin builds directly on the pioneering original CrossClimate. Neither tyre has yet been replaced by a successor model.

Across seven independent tests from ADAC, Auto Bild, Sport Auto, Autoklub ČR, ARBÖ, and Al Volante, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 holds a decisive head-to-head advantage — finishing ahead of the Goodyear in six out of seven direct confrontations. It claimed first place in the AutoBild 32-tyre group test, Autoklub ČR, and ARBÖ, and took second in Al Volante. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 earns its most significant result with an outright ADAC victory — 1st out of 16 tyres in one of Europe's most rigorous all-season tests — proving it belongs in the conversation. Our aggregate ratings reflect the overall gap: the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 92/100, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 scores 81/100.

Michelin CrossClimate 2 — strengths and weaknesses

The CrossClimate 2's defining quality is its class-leading snow performance. Across multiple Auto Bild tests it topped the rankings for snow traction, snow braking, snow handling, and snow cornering — the 2023 summary named it test winner for "outstanding driving characteristics in snow and ice, outperforming even the dedicated winter tyre included in the test." That winter edge is paired with strong dry braking, precise turn-in behaviour, and a low rolling resistance that delivers measurable fuel savings. Predicted mileage ranks among the best in class (2024 AutoBild confirmed the lowest wear in the test). Weaknesses are narrow: the 2025 AutoBild summary flags slight aquaplaning limitations, and the 2022 test noted moderate lateral grip on wet roads. The most consistent criticism across years is simply the premium price tag.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 — strengths and weaknesses

The Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a genuinely balanced tyre with a particular edge in wet and aquaplaning conditions. It featured among the best for wet handling, wet circle cornering, and aquaplaning resistance across AutoBild group tests, and the 2025 evaluation praised its "good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances, and athletically safe handling in all weather." Its ADAC test win — and a group-test victory in the 2022 AutoBild evaluation — show it is capable of top results when conditions play to its strengths. The tyre also earns credit for low rolling resistance (best in Autoklub ČR) and competitive weight. Persistent weaknesses include longer dry braking distances (flagged in 2023 and 2024), elevated exterior noise, and average tyre mileage highlighted in the 2025 summary.

Verdict

For the broadest range of drivers, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-season tyre. Its combination of benchmark snow capability, competitive dry performance, low rolling resistance, and consistent podium finishes across Europe's leading independent tests make it the safer recommendation overall. The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a legitimate alternative — its ADAC win and wet-weather credentials are real advantages, particularly for drivers in rainy climates who prioritise aquaplaning safety. But measured across the full test landscape, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 consistently leads, while the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 performs best when wet-road and aquaplaning performance matter most.