Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 review
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that delivers impressive performance for its price point. While most users report excellent noise suppression, comfort, and reliable traction in varied weather conditions, there is some inconsistency regarding wet-weather braking performance.
Owners rate it 20.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
83%By road tests
62.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that delivers impressive performance for its price point. While most users report excellent noise suppression, comfort, and reliable traction in varied weather conditions, there is some inconsistency regarding wet-weather braking performance.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium brands
- Low road noise and high levels of ride comfort
- Strong traction in snow, mud, and cold-weather conditions
- Good dry road handling and stability at highway speeds
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather braking performance reported by some users
- Handling precision is noted as less sporty than premium alternatives like the Hankook 4S2
- Potential for accelerated tread wear due to soft rubber compound
Worth knowing
- SUV and crossover owners report improved confidence and traction in wet conditions compared to factory-fitted tires.
- Users noted that the tire performs well on AWD vehicles, reducing the frequency of traction control intervention.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
25th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 30 |
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 15th of 16 | |
| Noise | 1st of 16 | |
| Wear | 11th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 14th of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 15th of 16 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
26th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 23rd of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 28th of 35 |
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
11th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
29th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 31 |
2019 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
26th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 25th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 31 |