Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 35 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.4 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 23 | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.8 1 | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.9 11 | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 11 | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.7 | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.8 for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.9 for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV or Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
