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    Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Michelin CrossClimate 3 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 and Vredestein Quatrac appear in 21 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Vredestein Quatrac performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. 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 Michelin CrossClimate 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Quatrac still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Vredestein Quatrac if

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate 3Vredestein Quatrac
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used516
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.46.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score94.889.9

    Tire Lab Score

    94.8
    Excellent · All Season
    89.9
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 3Vredestein QuatracWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    431
    Avg rank 5.1
    892
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    41
    Avg rank 5.7
    126
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 2.1
    421
    Avg rank 6.8
    22
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 11.0
    Vredestein Quatrac
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.0
    5
    Avg rank 6.9
    24
    Michelin CrossClimate 3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.2
    2
    Vredestein Quatrac
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Avg rank 6.3
    11
    Michelin CrossClimate 3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.1 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.7 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.1, compared to 6.8 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 3 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.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Vredestein Quatrac wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Quatrac.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 3 or Vredestein Quatrac?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Quatrac.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 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 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.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate 3 appears in 5 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 →