Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 22 tests, 2 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 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.
How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 16 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 Vredestein Quatrac 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Vredestein Quatrac if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.7 | 89.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Vredestein Quatrac
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | Vredestein Quatrac | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.8 333 | Avg rank 5.1 892 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 422 | Avg rank 5.7 126 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.9 133 | Avg rank 6.8 22 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 11.0 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.4 331 | Avg rank 6.9 24 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 7.2 2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.7 | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Vredestein Quatrac |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 10.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport or Vredestein Quatrac?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Quatrac 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 Vredestein Quatrac.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Quatrac shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport appears in 6 independent tests, Vredestein Quatrac in 16, with 2 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 →
