P25 of 30
Beat 17% of the field
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 Test Results
Tested 2019 to 2025
3 publications
Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a finish of 20th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 26% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 16% across 6 tests.
- 7Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 20thAverage finish
- 15%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
7 tests, 2019 to 2025
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 15%
Record by discipline
Where the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking Strong | 6 | P20 of 26.7 | 26% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P13 of 13 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Weak | 6 | P22 of 26.7 | 16% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P14 of 16 | 13% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P11 of 13 | 17% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P14 of 14.5 | 3% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P15 of 16 | 7% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P5 of 14.5 | 70% | - |
| Snow Traction | 2 | P7 of 14.5 | 57% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P5 of 13 | 67% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P5 of 16 | 73% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P1 of 14.5 | 100% | 2 |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P15 of 16 | 7% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P11 of 16 | 33% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P8 of 13 | 42% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P4 of 16 | 80% | - |
| Abrasion | 1 | P13 of 16 | 20% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Kinergy 4S2
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Continental AllSeasonContact
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Quatrac
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Fulda MultiControl
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Michelin CrossClimate+
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Toyo Celsius AS2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Toyo Celsius
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Nexen N Blue 4 Season
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Nokian WeatherProof
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 7 tests. Updated October 14, 2025.
Across seven tests, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 consistently trails the class in wet and dry braking, often finishing in the bottom quartile. Aquaplaning resistance is also weak. However, it shows credible winter capability with solid snow and ice results in multiple tests, excellent external noise levels (often best-in-test), competitive fuel consumption, and a very low purchase price in at least one SUV test. Overall, it suits budget-focused drivers prioritizing comfort and occasional winter traction over wet safety and sporty dry performance.
Persistent braking deficits-especially in the wet-limit its overall ranking and advancement in braking shootouts. While wear and efficiency are acceptable-to-good in places, the safety-critical wet stopping and aquaplaning performance remain the primary drawbacks.
Performance Strengths
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Winter Performance (Snow/Ice)
Moderate
Details
- 5/16 snow braking (+7%) in 2024 ADAC
- 5/16 ice braking (+5.6%) in 2024 ADAC
- 5/13 snow braking in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
- 5/13 snow handling in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
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Noise/Comfort
Strong
Details
- 1/16 noise (70.6 dB) in 2024 ADAC
- 1/13 noise (67 dB) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
- Article note: only tire quieter than summer in 2020 SUV test
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Efficiency (Fuel/Rolling Resistance)
Moderate
Details
- 4/16 fuel (5.3 l/100km, +1.9% from best) in 2024 ADAC
- 8/13 rolling resistance (+12% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
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Value/Pricing
Moderate
Details
- Cheapest tire on test (Price: 305) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
- Competitive positioning despite lower overall ranks in multiple tests
-
Wear/Longevity
Minor
Details
- 11/16 wear (41,800 km, +31.1% from best) in 2024 ADAC
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Braking
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
- 25/30 (+29.2%) in 2025 Autobild braking test
- 25/37 (+33%) in 2022 overview
- 30/33 (+29.1%) in 2020 overview
- 13/13 (+32.4%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
- 14/16 (+13.8%) in 2024 ADAC
It receives satisfactory ratings for braking and aquaplaning performance but only an adequate rating in handling
- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)dangerously long wet braking distances
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020)
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
Details
- 15/16 straight aqua (+12.2%) in 2024 ADAC
- 15/16 curved aquaplaning (+30.6%) in 2024 ADAC
- 13/13 straight aqua (+18.5%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
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Dry Braking/Handling
Strong
Details
- 22/30 dry braking (+14.5%) in 2025 Autobild
- 30/37 dry braking (+28.5%) in 2022 overview
- 24/33 dry braking (+13.8%) in 2020 overview
- 12/13 dry braking (+20.7%) and 13/13 dry handling (+2.4%) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
- 10/16 dry braking (+12.9%) in 2024 ADAC
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Tire Weight/Abrasion
Moderate
Details
- 15/16 tire weight (+25.3%) in 2024 ADAC
- 13/16 abrasion (+48.1%) in 2024 ADAC
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Behavior at the limit
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
The test vehicle tends to oversteer early in dynamic maneuvers, resulting in an adequate rating for limit behavior
- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)understeer in the wet and dry
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020)
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Steering feel
Strong
in 2 of 2 tests
Details
the tire offers only adequate steering feedback and lacks precision
- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)slow steering
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020)
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Heat resistance
Strong
in 1 of 2 tests
Details
significant weaknesses on dry roads at high temperatures
- 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2024)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 (2 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow traction strength in 1 of 2 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life strength in 1 of 2 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Wet grip weakness in 1 of 2 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Dry grip no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money no test mentions it 6 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 7
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2025 1 test
2024 1 test
P10 of 16
Beat 40% of the field
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
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 1 test
P26 of 35
Beat 26% of the field
2020 2 tests
P11 of 11
Beat 0% of the field
P30 of 32
Beat 7% of the field
2019 2 tests
P9 of 11
Beat 0% of the field
P26 of 31
Beat 17% of the field
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