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Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

Touring All Season Winter rated

The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is a keenly priced mid-range all-season touring tyre that owners often rate as a surprisingly refined, confidence-inspiring everyday option. Real-world feedback highlights strong grip in rain and cold conditions, with several drivers specifically praising snow and ice traction, plus notably low road noise and good comfort. Professional tests, however, repeatedly flag safety-critical weaknesses in wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, alongside below-par dry braking and handling versus class leaders. It makes most sense for budget-focused drivers who value quiet cruising and occasional winter ability more than maximum wet-stop performance.

The quick answer

Owners say 84% from 12 owner reviews 91% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 20th average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P25 of 30 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Snow Wet, Dry Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 69,800miles driven
  • 7professional tests
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

7.4/10

Better than 42% of all-season tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 6 tests
  • 12 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 2 publications · 2019-2025 35% 87%
Owner reviews12 owner reviews · rated 84% 91% 13%
Combined 42% 7.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 22% 30% 6
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 19% 24% 6
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 76% 22% 2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 89% 13% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 45% 7% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 76% 5% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 60% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 35% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 31% 6

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 91% of the test figure. The other 9% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2025 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P25 / 30
  2. 2024 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P10 / 16
  3. 2022 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P26 / 35
  4. 2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 215/60 R16 P11 / 11
  5. 2020 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P30 / 32
  6. 2019 2019 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P9 / 11 Placing only
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  1. 2019 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P26 / 31
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Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a finish of 20th.

7 Tests
0 Test Wins
20th Average
9th Best
30th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20192025

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20252025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P25 / 30
20242024 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P10 / 16
20222022 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P26 / 35
20202020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 215/60 R16P11 / 11
20202020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P30 / 32
20192019 Auto Express All Season Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P9 / 11
20192019 All Season Tyre Performance OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P26 / 31

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Size Range61 sizes available

155-255Width40-70Profile14-19Rim75-109 T-YLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU LabelAcross 61 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes215/55 R18215/60 R17205/65 R15215/50 R18185/55 R15195/55 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 stops 17.2% longer than premium rivals, 10.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 22/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the wet from 12 reviews.
How good is the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 stops 7.8% longer than premium rivals, 3% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 19/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the dry from 12 reviews.
How good is the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 stops 3.2% shorter than premium rivals, 2.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 22.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 1.1% worse than premium rivals, 1.1% better than mid-range rivals and 25.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 76/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the snow from 12 reviews.
How good is the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 stops 1.9% shorter than premium rivals, 4.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 89/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 on ice from 12 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6's rolling resistance is 5.4% higher than premium rivals, 4.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.7% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 (8)
How many miles does the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is expected to last around 25,973 miles (41,799 km).
What do owners say about the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Across 12 owner ratings the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages 84%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9.1 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.2. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 92% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Owners rate the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 12 reviews.
How well do the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 12 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 again?
91% of owners say they would buy the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 73% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6's wet grip?
Of the 11 owner reviews analysed for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6, 8 mention wet grip: 7 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Exceptional in wet conditions". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 come in?
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is available in 64 sizes, ranging from 155-255/40-70 R14-19.
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Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 11 reviews

Drivers report the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 as a strong-value all-season tyre with confident grip across wet, dry, and cold conditions, and several users specifically praising snow/ice traction. Noise and comfort are frequently highlighted as better than expected (often improved versus prior premium-brand fitments), with braking and overall stability described as reassuring. A small minority note slightly reduced steering feel/precision compared with more sporty tyres, but overall sentiment is strongly positive and many would buy again.

What owners mention most counted across 11 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 12 ratings

  • Owner score 84%
  • Snow Grip 91%
  • Ice Grip 89%
  • Dry Grip 86%
  • Wet Grip 83%
  • Comfort 83%
  • Wear 81%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Handling 72%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 92%

“I have the set of NS2R for trackdays and I am very satisfied in general. I gave the chance for these all season nankang tyres. Previously I had Hankook 4s2 and Bridgestone LM005. If I compare nankangs and hankoos, I...”

  • Suzuki swift sport
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 1,003 found this helpful
Most critical 67%

“So I bought a set of these tyres for my diesel car as I wanted to have all-season tyres 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...”

  • Renault Clio 1.5 DCi 65
Read full review → 1,009 found this helpful
Longest term 82%

“Have these on my 2006 Honda Crv. Also had previous version 607+ , the new tyres 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...”

  • Honda CRV
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 233 found this helpful

All 12 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 reviews

Score spread across 12 written reviews
84%
Member
Initial Impressions

Bought these 12 months ago for rear wheel drive Nissan Elgrand E51
Exceptional in all conditions particularly for the price point.
Went from Kuhmo summers to full set of these and been perfect,
We had quite a bit of snow in the hills of Wales last winter and the rwd van was like a snow plough on these AW6’s

Highly recommended

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 10
96%
Michael 76T
Initial Impressions

Very ,very happy with these tyres especially for the price I paid . The road grip is impressive both in summer and winter conditions,admittedly we have not had a lot of snow where I live ( Kent UK ) but I have been impressed with what I have experienced. Well recommended.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 14
82%
Member
  • Honda CRV
  • 215/65 R16
  • 15,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
Have these on my 2006 Honda Crv. Also had previous version 607+ , the new tyres 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 tyres 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 tyre 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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 233

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84%
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very good tyre and not expensive
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 281
80%
Member
Great all rounders, certainly no compromises on previous summer tyres.
Quiet, comfortable, decent wear rate, affordable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 488
92%
Dodo
I have the set of NS2R for trackdays and I am very satisfied in general. I gave the chance for these all season nankang tyres. 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 tyres. 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 tyres
Ice - the same as on the snow
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 1,003
81%
Member
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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,007
86%
Member
Great tyres, 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,041
86%
Member
  • 195/55 R15 V
  • 400 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Easy Going
Really good for the price, good noise levels and I have not noticed any problems with grip in the wet and dry.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,043
67%
Member
So I bought a set of these tyres for my diesel car as I wanted to have all-season tyres 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 tyres. I have never drivven these tyres on icy of snowy roads. The rubber feels pretty soft. That could suggest that the tyre will wear quickly. I don’t think I will buy these tyres again when I need new ones.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,009
88%
Member
Recently fitted and the overall ride is noticeably better from the factory fitted Bridgestone's. Tyre 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 953
80%
Member
  • MINI Cooper
  • 205/65 R15
  • 400 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
This is an early review as I've only had these all-seasons tyres 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 tyres, but so far I've been very impressed. Good levels of grip on wet and dry roads, and noticeably grippier than my summer tyres 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,012
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