Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than GoodYear (82%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 81% of the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the CrossClimate 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France and CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.