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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 39 + 13 road tests and 3,160 + 121 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 80, CrossClimate+ 79.

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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Tire AGoodyear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

All Season

± 4

Tests 84 · 39 tests Owners 77 · 3,160 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (snow braking)

“After my last post , I went out and got a set of Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 XL All Season tyres, for my Yaris.”

Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate+

All Season

± 5

Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 121 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

Key facts

  • In 4 tests that measured dry braking for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 won 0 and CrossClimate+ won 4 (average 95% vs 100% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured wet braking for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 won 3 and CrossClimate+ won 1 (average 97% vs 94% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured dry handling for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 won 1 and CrossClimate+ won 2 (average 100% vs 100% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 won 2 and CrossClimate+ won 1 (average 94% vs 93% of the best).
  • In 3 tests that measured wet handling for both, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 won 3 and CrossClimate+ won 0 (average 99% vs 97% of the best).
  1. 73

    Dry

    CrossClimate+ +14
    87
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 37 / 13 tests7394
    Reviews found online7277
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–495%100%
    Dry Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–193%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2100%100%
    Dry Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%100%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 72.2 = 73

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.9 + 40% × 77.4 = 87

  2. 87

    Wet

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +6
    81
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 37 / 13 tests9081
    Reviews found online8281
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–194%93%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–197%94%
    Wet Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–190%95%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–099%97%
    Wet Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%100%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: 60% × 89.7 + 40% × 81.9 = 87

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 80.6 = 81

  3. 80

    Snow

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +12
    68
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 9 tests8565
    Reviews found online7372
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–195%95%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–098%97%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–098%97%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: 60% × 84.5 + 40% × 73.4 = 80

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.1 + 40% × 72.1 = 68

  4. 78

    Comfort

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +3
    75
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests8471
    Reviews found online7477

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: 40% × 84 + 60% × 74.2 = 78

    CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77 = 75

  5. 71

    Noise

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +4
    67
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 9 tests7368
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2100%100%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 67

    No owner ratings of noise for Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 85

    Treadwear

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +3
    82
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 3 tests9083
    Reviews found online7880
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%94%

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3: 60% × 89.8 + 40% × 78.1 = 85

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 82

  7. 76

    Handling (owners)

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +4
    72
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Reviews found online7672
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 8 tests7774
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–195%93%
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3Michelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 80 79
Dry 73 87
Wet 87 81
Snow 80 68
Comfort 78 75
Noise 71 67
Treadwear 85 82
Handling (owners) 76 72
Efficiency 77 74

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Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

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CrossClimate+

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 6 tests that ran both, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 finished ahead 6 times and Michelin CrossClimate+ 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryVector 4Seasons Gen-3CrossClimate+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% 100% −5.4 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Braking (cool) Dry 93% 96% −2.8 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Handling Dry 100% 100% +0.1 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Handling (cool) Dry 100% 100% +0.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 94% 93% +1.7 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Braking Wet 97% 94% +2.5 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Braking (cool) Wet 90% 95% −4.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling Wet 99% 97% +2.0 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling (cool) Wet 100% 100% +0.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Braking Snow 95% 95% +0.3 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Handling Snow 98% 97% +1.5 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Traction Snow 98% 97% +1.2 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Noise Noise 100% 100% −0.2 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wear Treadwear 97% 94% +3.3 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 95% 93% +1.8 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 67% 66% +1.4 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #1/14 #3/14 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 93% 75% +18.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Overall Ranking Overall #4/10 #5/10 – 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Allrad All-Season Tire Test R16 · 215/60R16

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and aquaplaning resistance in wet weather
  • Strong winter performance on snow, slush, and ice
  • Low noise levels and superior ride comfort compared to many competitors

Cons

  • Reduced steering feedback and vaguer handling during spirited dry-road driving
  • Longer dry braking distances compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance affecting fuel economy
All owner themes in the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 review

Tire B CrossClimate+

Pros

  • Strong snow and cold-weather traction for an all-season tyre, with many owners reporting winter-tyre-like confidence on snow, slush and hills, including on front-wheel-drive cars.
  • Excellent dry handling and steering response with precise, summer-tyre-like feel, along with generally very good wet grip and braking.
  • Long tread life: many reports of 30,000–55,000+ km or miles with low wear, including taxi and van use and 4-year/50,000-mile ownership.

Cons

  • Performance degradation with age: several owners report grip (wet and snow), noise and ride deteriorating after about 1–2 years, with hardening or cracking of the rubber in some cases.
  • Limitations on ice, packed snow and deep or steep snow, where some owners found them inferior to dedicated winter tyres or to rivals such as the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons.
  • Wet-weather concerns for some, including aquaplaning, being pulled around by standing water, and scary steering feel as the tyres aged.
All owner themes in the CrossClimate+ review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

Mixed

The community discussion is small and mostly consists of questions from prospective buyers. Some see the tire as a balanced all-season option with better wet performance than rivals, and a few have bought it for a Yaris, a Model Y and similar cars. Others are unsure about its winter capability, its tread wear indicators and its mixed M+S and 3PMSF markings, and one user reports that older all-season tires can get skiddy in the wet after 2–3 years.

r/CarTalkUK ·9 upvotes ·2022-05-14

“After my last post , I went out and got a set of Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 XL All Season tyres, for my Yaris.”
r/CarTalkUK ·3 upvotes ·2025-09-15

“Tyre symbols - Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 - are they all season or, as mechanic claims, actually winter tyres being mis-sold as all season? I had 4 Goodyear VECTOR 4SEASONS GEN-3 fitted a few months ago at Costco, prior to my service today. They are clearly advertised as all season tyres on every website including Costco 's. When I took the car in for the service the mechanic was adamant that they are winter tyres and not all season, because the symbols on the tyre are for winter only. They show a "mountain" with a snow flake inside it, and M + S which means Mud + Snow. He says these are the winter tyre symbols, and that if they were actually all season there should be a sun symbol also, and that noone should really be using winter tyres in the south of England given the very few days it's actually needed (if at all) and the compromise of reduced grip in normal conditions. Is he correct or is he mistaken on the symbols/claim that these are winter tyres? I've included the relevant part from a stock image for this model and I have the same. I noticed that underneath the model name (Vector) it says 4seasons. I would've thought no tyre fitter or manufacturer would mislead customers and there must be regulations around this kind of stuff so am inclined to think the mechanic is mistaken and presumably the symbols are just showing that it's rated for certain winter conditions, but just wanted to double check on the off chance he's right.”
Top themes
#All-season versatility#Wet performance#Winter/snow capability#3PMSF and M+S markings#Wear indicators#Tyre size fitment#Alternative tire comparisons#Purchase experiences

Based on 7 community posts

Tire B

Michelin CrossClimate+

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 B · Michelin CrossClimate+
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available9963
Rim diameters14″ – 22″13″ – 19″
Sizes in common4848

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

Michelin CrossClimate+

Too close to call: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and Michelin CrossClimate+ are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is stronger on snow, wet and noise. Michelin CrossClimate+ is stronger on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 87 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 scores 80 vs 68 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 scores 87 vs 81 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 scores 71 vs 67 on noise.

Tire A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Which is better in the wet, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, 87 vs 81 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 87 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, 80 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, 71 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, 78 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, 85 vs 82 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 or CrossClimate+?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, 77 vs 74 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology