Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport appear in 41 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 4Seasons Gen 3 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 6 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 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 35 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.7 | 88.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.0 81122 | Avg rank 3.8 333 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 345 | Avg rank 3.0 422 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 5623 | Avg rank 2.9 133 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.0 1 | No data | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 998 | Avg rank 3.4 331 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.5 212 | Avg rank 10.5 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.4 33 | Avg rank 7.7 | Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.0 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.5 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 5.6 for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 10.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 or Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks higher on average than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks better than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 appears in 35 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport in 6, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →