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Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — 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 0 + 4 road tests and 8 + 2,588 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 84–75

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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate 2 SUV

All Season

± 5

Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 82 · 2,588 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“I have the Michelin Cross Climate 2 SUV tyres . The many reviews I read approved of their performance in snowy conditions (if that is an issue where you live) and also their dry condition performance. They supposedly have a decent life span. They felt nicer to drive on than the Primacy tyres . They weren't cheap at about £170 each fitted but will give me some insurance about snowy conditions and will hopefully last until I swap the car in about 3 years.”

Category by category

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

  1. 74

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +13
    87
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 72 (est.)86
    Reviews found online7788

    Vector 4Seasons SUV: 60% × 71.6 (est.) + 40% × 76.8 = 74

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 88.1 = 87

    No road tests of dry for Vector 4Seasons SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 78

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +6
    84
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 76 (est.)84
    Reviews found online8185

    Vector 4Seasons SUV: 60% × 76.4 (est.) + 40% × 81.1 = 78

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 84.6 = 84

    No road tests of wet for Vector 4Seasons SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 71

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +19
    90
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 71 (est.)97
    Reviews found online7180

    Vector 4Seasons SUV: 60% × 70.8 (est.) + 40% × 71.4 = 71

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 80.1 = 90

    No road tests of snow for Vector 4Seasons SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 73

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +12
    85
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 70 (est.)81
    Reviews found online7688

    Vector 4Seasons SUV: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.7 = 73

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81.3 + 60% × 87.5 = 85

    No road tests of comfort for Vector 4Seasons SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    76
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests–82
    Reviews found online–≈ 66 (est.)

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV. 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. 74

    Treadwear

    Vector 4Seasons SUV +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7973

    Vector 4Seasons SUV: 60% × 70.9 (est.) + 40% × 78.8 = 74

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for Vector 4Seasons SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for CrossClimate 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 79

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +10
    89
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Reviews found online7989
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    87
    Why this score
    SourceVector 4Seasons SUVCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests–87
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Vector 4Seasons SUVMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Relative Score 75 84
Dry 74 87
Wet 78 84
Snow 71 90
Comfort 73 85
Noise – 76
Treadwear 74 70
Handling (owners) 79 89
Efficiency – 87

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Vector 4Seasons SUV

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CrossClimate 2 SUV

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Vector 4Seasons SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and reliability in snow and icy conditions
  • Significant improvement in wet and dry road handling compared to factory-fitted tires
  • Strong off-road capability on gravel and mud surfaces

Cons

  • Moderate tread life, with some users reporting replacement intervals between 22,000 and 26,000 miles
  • Higher noise levels compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Occasional reports of reduced feedback or sliding tendencies during aggressive wet-weather driving
All owner themes in the Vector 4Seasons SUV review

Tire B CrossClimate 2 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional wet, ice, and snow traction that inspires winter-weather driving confidence
  • Significantly improved ride comfort and impact absorption over road imperfections
  • Impressive tread life and durability yielding long-term value

Cons

  • Higher initial purchase price compared to competitors
  • Minor fuel economy or range drop reported by some users, especially on hybrids and EVs
  • Occasional low-pitched or increased road noise at highway speeds (between 50-70 MPH)
All owner themes in the CrossClimate 2 SUV review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV

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

Tire B

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Positive

Community members generally view the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV as a premium, dependable tire known for strong snow and dry performance, comfortable driving feel, and valuable 3PMS certification. Discussions frequently center around sizing availability, comparison to other models like the Primacy or standard CrossClimate 2, and choosing between specific speed or OEM ratings.

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2025-11-12

“I just bought Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV for my Range Rover Sport and the reason is that I needed/wanted 3PMS certification. Also in my driving career I’ve always found Michelin better for everyday use compared to Pirelli which I instead preferred for performance and weekend fun.”

r/CarTalkUK ·1 upvote ·2023-10-09

“Michelin Cross Climate 2 vs 2 SUV Hi I am looking at new tyres and am pretty convinced to go for the Michelin Cross Climates, but I am confused by the Cross Climate 2 vs the Cross Climate 2 SUV; they seem the same tyre, albeit the non-SUV version has better fuel economy, according to the EU Label system. I asked Michelin, but their response was meaningless: they just listed the same bullet points for each. Can anyone advise the difference, and do I need the SUV version? One car for these is a 2023 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L TSI190 4x4 (well, the Volkswagen version of 4x4), tyre size 235/50/19. The other car is a 2019 Kia Sportage, which needs 225/60/17; in this car's case, it is just the non-SUV version available despite both cars being SUVs and of similar weights, albeit this car is a 1.6L 130hp. As a family, we have used winter tyres in the past, but since changing cars this year, we are thinking of switching to all seasons as we think they will suit us perfectly rather than switching tyres every April and November. Live in Lincolnshire. So we get all weathers ranging from -10 through to +35. Thanks for any and all advice. Paul Read more”

mbworld.org

“So here's the latest on Tires recommendations: (still dithering). Looking for smooth, soft ride, good mileage. I do have a mountain home; use ~30ish days during winter ski season, but mostly highway driving in Southern California ( don't disparage me for being a Californian. I cant stand the people or the government too lol. But it's a beautiful state). 2020 300GLC 4MATIC California car, 235/60 18H rating What will it be...?????? MICHELIN DEFENDER LTX M/S - seems like you guys are in favor. But hard to get. And the size is a 235/60 106T designation. Is the T speed max of 116mph not safe enough when OEM was an H rating 130mph? MICHELIN DEFENDER2. $238. Tire rack MICHELIN CrossClimate2 SUV tire rack $248. - hearing both good and bad. I heard they're soft and mileage tanks. Check out reviews on the Michelin USA official site. Pretty interesting. CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX25 $222. tire rack high rating? Also just got this from TireRack customer service CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS. $238. Not sure, seems like TR is trying to promote them for Cont.”

Top themes
#snow and dry performance#speed and OEM ratings#tire size availability#comfort and driving feel#comparison with Primacy#SUV versus standard version

Based on 8 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available235
Rim diameters16″ – 17″17″ – 22″

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better snow, dry and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV if treadwear matters most to you. Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 8 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 90 vs 71 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 85 vs 73 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 79 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

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Vector 4Seasons SUV or CrossClimate 2 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, Vector 4Seasons SUV or CrossClimate 2 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 84 vs 78 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Vector 4Seasons SUV or CrossClimate 2 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Vector 4Seasons SUV or CrossClimate 2 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 90 vs 71 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Vector 4Seasons SUV or CrossClimate 2 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 85 vs 73 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Vector 4Seasons SUV or CrossClimate 2 SUV?

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons SUV, 74 vs 70 on our treadwear 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