CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 and Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appear in 11 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 5 | 6 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.5 | 13.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.1 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.3 1 | Avg rank 18.3 | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 24.4 | Avg rank 17.9 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 6.4 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 16.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Avg rank 8.6 11 | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 7.5 | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 8.5 | CST Medallion All Season ACP1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 wins this category with an average rank of 16.3, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
☀️ Dry: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 17.9, compared to 24.4 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
❄️ Snow: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 14.0 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
🧊 Ice: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 16.0 for the CST Medallion All Season ACP1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
📏 Mileage: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
🔋 Efficiency: CST Medallion All Season ACP1 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The CST Medallion All Season ACP1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, CST Medallion All Season ACP1 or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 ranks better than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the CST Medallion All Season ACP1 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
CST Medallion All Season ACP1 appears in 5 independent tests, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in 6, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →