Menu
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 View Gallery (1)
155-255/40-70 R14-19 64 sizes 2023 Winter rated

Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

Nankang Tires Touring All Season

The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is a Touring All Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.1
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
84%
Wet Grip
82%
Road Feedback
77%
Handling
68%
Wear
83%
Comfort
82%
Buy again
90%
Snow Grip
92%
Ice Grip
86%
10 Reviews
83% Average
50,800 miles driven
7 Tests (avg: 20th)
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

All Season Mid-Range
BETA
6.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Comfort
91.6
0.32x / 3 tests
Snow
87
1.38x / 5 tests
Ice
85
0.84x / 1 test
Value
71.1
0.42x / 5 tests
Dry
52.7
1.5x / 7 tests
Wet
52.5
1.93x / 11 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
83
2 tests
Handling
62.5
3 tests
Braking
60.8
16 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 7
Publications: 3
Period: 2019 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 10
Avg Rating: 82.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.81
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 25/30 2 metrics
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 10/16 13 metrics
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 195/55 R16 26/37 2 metrics
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 215/60 R16 11/13 11 metrics
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 205/55 R16 30/33 2 metrics
2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express 2019 205/55 R16 9/11 0 metrics
2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 26/31 2 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
7
Tests
20th
Average
9th
Best
30th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test
225/40 R18 • 2025
25th/30
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
10th/16

The Nankang Cross Seasons AW-6 tire receives an overall adequate rating for driving safety. It shows significant weaknesses on dry roads at high temperatures and clearly misses good ratings on both wet and winter surfaces.

On dry surfaces, the tire offers only adequate steering feedback and lacks precision. The driver must make frequent corrections due to delayed steering response and inconsistent cornering. The test vehicle tends to oversteer early in dynamic maneuvers, resulting in an adequate rating for limit behavior. Braking distance is rated as satisfactory.

On wet roads, the Cross Seasons AW-6 performs satisfactorily overall. It receives satisfactory ratings for braking and aquaplaning performance but only an adequate rating in handling. The tire struggles to combine longitudinal and lateral forces effectively, showing early and pronounced under- or oversteer.

In winter conditions, the Nankang achieves a satisfactory result. It scores well in snow and ice braking, but only satisfactory in traction and snow handling. The test vehicle offers satisfactory steering precision, but with a narrow and low performance limit.

Environmentally, the Chinese-made Nankang Cross Seasons AW-6 receives a satisfactory rating. While its wear is rated as good, it narrowly misses a good rating for projected mileage. Fuel consumption is acceptable, but high weight results in an adequate efficiency rating. The tire scores poorly in sustainability, lacking ISO certifications and showing production residues that unnecessarily impact the environment during initial use.

.
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16 • 2022
26th/37
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
165/70R14 81 T D B 71
165/70R14 85 T XL D B 71
175/65R14 82 T D B 71
175/65R14 86 H XL D B 71
185/60R14 82 H D B 71
15 inch
185/65R15 88 H C B 71
195/55R15 85 H C B 72
195/65R15 91 H C B 72
16 inch
205/55R16 91 V C A 72
205/55R16 94 V XL C B 72
205/60R16 96 H XL C B 72
215/60R16 99 V XL C B 72
17 inch
225/45R17 94 V XL C B 72
225/50R17 98 V XL C B 72
225/60R17 103 V XL C B 72
18 inch
235/60R18 107 V XL C B 72
View All Sizes and EU Label Scores for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 >>

Questions and Answers for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

Ask a question
Sorry, we don't currently have any questions and answers for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6. Why not submit a question to our tire experts using the form below!
Ask a question

We will never publish or share your email address

captcha

To verify you are human please type the word you see in the box below.

Review Summary

Based on 10 user reviews

Drivers report the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 as an excellent-value all-season tire with strong wet and dry grip for the price, low noise, good comfort, and confident performance in snow and ice. Most highlight dependable braking and traction in poor conditions, with several noting improved ride versus OE brands. A minority mid-scoring review questions wet grip confidence and potential faster wear, but this is not widely echoed. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for grip, comfort, noise, and value.

Strengths
  • Wet grip
  • Dry grip
  • Snow and ice traction
  • Low noise
  • Comfort
  • Value for money
  • Overall confidence
  • Braking performance
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip confidence (minority)

Top 3 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 Reviews

Given 92% while driving a Suzuki swift sport (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I have the set of NS2R for trackdays and I am very satisfied in general. I gave the chance for these all season nankang tires. Previously I had Hankook 4s2 and Bridgestone LM005. If I compare nankangs and hankoos, I have feeling that nankang is better in everything. It's maybe because I also changed the size from 205 40 r17 to 205 45 r17. Just handling is worse in compare with Hankooks. Basically Hankooks were more sporty and had more precise handling. And the price? Mind blowing. I rated the wear with 10 points because I don't need to have them 4-5 years. I prefer fresh tires. So for me it's more than enough.

Wet - almost no wheel spin and confident feeling (the car has 219HP and turbo kit from greddy :D)
Dry - very good but I miss the precession little bit
Snow - very good, maybe like some Matador or Barum winter tires
Ice - the same as on the snow
Helpful 899
March 5, 2025
Given 81% while driving a Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present) (215/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Overall a good tire all around. Low noise compared to my previous falken summer tires. Lower feedback from front tires at low speeds. Good at high speed on highways. Exceptional in wet conditions and lower temperatures. No signs of higher fuel consumption. Braking is good in wet and dry conditions. Can take some spirited driving in corners which suprises me. Not the best in everything but it does fairly okay everywhere. Overall a good tire for its price and i feel confident. I recommend
Helpful 910
September 14, 2024
Given 80% while driving a Nissan Elgrand Rider 3.5L (215/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Great all rounders, certainly no compromises on previous summer tires.
Quiet, comfortable, decent wear rate, affordable.
Helpful 399
September 15, 2025

How would you rate the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?

Click a star to start your review

210 reviews submitted this month Earn your Contributor badge No account needed

Latest Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 Reviews

Given 82% while driving a Honda CRV (215/65 R16) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
Have these on my 2006 Honda Crv. Also had previous version 607+ , the new tires are just as good as the old. Handling and response are not the most important part as when the weather is freezing or ice is on the ground I slow down. Traction is great with the AWD rarely cutting in which is surprising as with the original fit Bridgestones it often came on in wet conditions.
Braking is fine ABS has only activated a few times , mainly on sheet ice and black ice. It plows through mud and had no problem with wet grass on a hill in a field, it was noted that a couple of Range Rovers struggled but it appeared their tires were performance oriented.
Wear seems to be fine , grip in the dry is perfectly acceptable it's not a sportscar so not thrown around.
Price wise significantly cheaper than the top brands, but are they that much lower in performance ?
In conclusion they are an excellent all round tire which have proved their worth in bad conditions and have been excellent in snow and ice.
P.s. have put a set on the family runaround, 2001 Yaris ..transformed the wet weather grip
Helpful 138
December 2, 2025
Given 84% while driving a Skoda Octavia vRS (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 23,000 easy going miles
very good tire and not expensive
Helpful 185
November 13, 2025
Given 86% while driving a Vauxhall MOKKA 1.4 TURBO (215/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
Great tires, had 4 fitted on my wife's Mokka and we just drove through snow and ice in Cumbria. Very confident ride and good on a steep section with snow and mud also.
Helpful 950
January 9, 2022
Given 86% while driving a (195/55 R15 V) on mostly town for 400 easy going miles
Really good for the price, good noise levels and I have not noticed any problems with grip in the wet and dry.
Helpful 948
January 6, 2021
Given 67% while driving a Renault Clio 1.5 DCi 65 (185/55 R15) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
So I bought a set of these tires for my diesel car as I wanted to have all-season tires for a nice price. Noise is really low so that is nice. Dry grip is great too. Wet grip is bad. During an emergency break on a wet road the car skidded. And that happend twice. During wet weather I am not that confident with these tires. I have never drivven these tires on icy of snowy roads. The rubber feels pretty soft. That could suggest that the tire will wear quickly. I don’t think I will buy these tires again when I need new ones.
Helpful 912
April 5, 2020
Given 88% while driving a SEAT Ateca Xcellence (215/50 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Recently fitted and the overall ride is noticeably better from the factory fitted Bridgestone's. Tire noise is much lower and overall comfort superb. During this current period of torrential rain the wet grip and handling is A1 and more confidence down B-roads in a mid-size SUV. Will update should snow appear in the coming months. Overall recommended and would buy these again.
Helpful 869
October 13, 2019
Given 80% while driving a MINI Cooper (205/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 400 spirited miles
This is an early review as I've only had these all-seasons tires on my car for about 400 miles, but as there's no other reviews I thought I'd give a first impressions. They are quite cheap tires, but so far I've been very impressed. Good levels of grip on wet and dry roads, and noticeably grippier than my summer tires on cold (I've not yet encountered icy conditions) slimy/muddy roads. The level of noise is much lower than I expected and well controlled. I'll try an update this review when I've done a few more miles/encountered some snow or ice. So far they have inspired confidence and as i drive a mini it inspires me to chuck it about and requires decent grip.
Helpful 923
February 20, 2019
Rate the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6