Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 – Which All-Season Tyre Wins for Halifax Drivers?
Choosing the right all-season tyre can be tricky — especially here in Halifax, where the weather changes quicker than you can say “rain again!”
Two of the biggest names in the all-weather market are the Michelin CrossClimate 3 and the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3. Both promise excellent grip, comfort, and safety year-round, but they do things a little differently.
At Pellon Tyre and Autocentre, we fit both brands and have seen how they perform on our local roads around Calderdale and West Yorkshire. Let’s take a closer look.
1. Background – The Battle of Two Tyre Giants
Michelin CrossClimate: The latest CrossClimate 3 builds on the award-winning CrossClimate 2, combining summer performance with full winter certification (3PMSF snow rating). Michelin even offers a CrossClimate 3 Sport version for high-performance cars.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3: The third generation of Goodyear’s popular all-season range. It’s designed for balance — strong wet and snow grip, comfort, and quietness. Also carries the 3PMSF mark, so it’s legally winter-capable.
Both tyres are designed for British conditions — rain, cold mornings, wet leaves, and the occasional snowy hill up Shibden or Oxenhope!
2. Performance in the Wet – Halifax’s Everyday Challenge: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Let’s be honest — rain is the real test around here.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 uses Michelin’s latest compound and directional V-tread pattern to disperse water quickly. Independent tests show it has shorter wet braking distances than most rivals, and it feels solid when cornering in heavy rain.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 also scores highly in the wet, with Goodyear’s Aqua Control grooves that channel water efficiently. It’s a little softer-feeling on the steering but provides excellent security and comfort.
🟢 Verdict: Michelin edges it for sharper braking and handling in the wet, while Goodyear gives a smoother, quieter ride.
3. Winter and Snow Grip – When Halifax Hills Turn White: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
When those frosty mornings hit and Beacon Hill or the Calder Valley gets a dusting of snow, both tyres prove their worth.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 keeps its snow performance from earlier versions and remains one of the best non-winter tyres on snow and slush.
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has a slightly deeper tread pattern and flexible tread blocks that help it dig in on snowier surfaces.
🟢 Verdict: Goodyear has the edge in deeper snow, but Michelin performs just as well in typical UK cold and slushy conditions.
4. Dry Handling and Summer Grip
On dry, warmer days — especially on long runs to Leeds or the M62 — the CrossClimate 3 feels more like a summer tyre. It’s responsive, steady, and very confidence-inspiring in corners.
The Vector Gen 3, meanwhile, leans more toward comfort than cornering precision.
🟢 Verdict: Michelin wins again here for drivers who enjoy a bit of precision or drive sportier models.
5. Ride Comfort and Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Goodyear has always been strong on comfort, and the Vector Gen 3 is one of the quietest all-season tyres on test. Perfect for smoothing out Halifax’s rougher roads and those cobbled bits around town.
Michelin is slightly firmer, particularly in the 3 Sport version, but it still absorbs bumps well.
🟢 Verdict: Goodyear for comfort, Michelin for feel.
6. Longevity and Value for Money
Michelin tyres are known for their long life, and the CrossClimate 3 is no exception. Michelin’s EverGrip compound helps it maintain traction as it wears.
Goodyear’s Vector Gen 3 also lasts well and tends to cost a little less per tyre, making it great value for many drivers.
🟢 Verdict: Michelin lasts longer, but Goodyear offers a keener price and better ride comfort.
7. Real-World Use Around Halifax
We’ve fitted both tyres on cars that take on everything from Halifax’s steep backstreets to windy trips across the Pennines.
Customers who drive mostly around town or do motorway commutes love the Goodyear’s comfort and quietness.
Drivers who spend time on rural or twisty roads prefer the Michelin’s more confident cornering and braking.
Both cope brilliantly with heavy rain, frost and our uneven roads — far better than a standard summer tyre ever could.
8. Our Verdict – Which Should You Choose?
Here’s how we sum it up at Pellon Tyres:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Wet braking & grip | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Snow performance | Goodyear Vector Gen 3 |
| Dry handling | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Ride comfort | Goodyear Vector Gen 3 |
| Longevity | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Value for money | Goodyear Vector Gen 3 |
💬 In plain English:
If you want a sportier, longer-lasting tyre, go Michelin.
If you prefer comfort, quietness and value, go Goodyear.
Either way, both are perfect for Yorkshire’s mixed weather and available right here in Halifax at Pellon Tyre and Autocentre.
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We stock both the Michelin CrossClimate and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons ranges.
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