Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

20^th

Average Position

9^th

Best Result

30^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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

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
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
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
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

Wet Braking Strong 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
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
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
Tire Weight/Abrasion Moderate Details
• 15/16 tire weight (+25.3%) in 2024 ADAC
• 13/16 abrasion (+48.1%) in 2024 ADAC

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

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...

Strong:
Noise

Weak:
Tire Weight, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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