Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 76 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 78–71
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Tests 75 · 3 tests Owners 70 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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85
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1471Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 91 70 Reviews found online 78 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 99% -
79
Wet
Level79Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 79 81 Reviews found online 78 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 100% -
70
Snow
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +373Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 68 73 Reviews found online 72 72 Snow Braking (% of best) 90% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) 94% 94% -
73
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +172Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 74 -
68
Noise
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +472Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 65 75 Reviews found online 73 – -
80
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1664Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 83 – Reviews found online 75 63 -
73
Handling
CrossClimate+ +469Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Reviews found online 73 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 71 |
| Dry | 85 | 71 |
| Wet | 79 | 79 |
| Snow | 70 | 73 |
| Comfort | 73 | 72 |
| Noise | 68 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 64 |
| Handling | 73 | 69 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
71
/ 100
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate+ | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 92% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | +8.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 99% #6/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 87% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 55% #10/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 60% #8/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −4.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/16 · 2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 96% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | −6.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 95% #8/9 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 94% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 94% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 92% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +6.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #7/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Tire B Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Pros
- Impressive winter and snow performance rivaling traditional winter tires
- Excellent wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- Good comfort levels and low road noise
Cons
- Fast tread wear reported by some users, especially in city driving or hot climates
- Subpar dry braking feel and lack of positive pedal feedback
- Susceptibility to minor tread chipping or chunking near sipes during severe heatwaves
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
71
/ 100
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, dry and handling. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV if noise and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 72 vs 68 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.