Gripmax Status AllClimate 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate and Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. 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 snow and Tire Lab Score. The Gripmax Status AllClimate 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Gripmax Status AllClimate | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 13.8 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.9 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Gripmax Status AllClimate
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gripmax Status AllClimate | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 18.3 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 17.9 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 6.4 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 8.5 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
💧 Wet: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
☀️ Dry: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
❄️ Snow: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🧊 Ice: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
📏 Mileage: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🔋 Efficiency: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gripmax Status AllClimate or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Gripmax Status AllClimate ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Gripmax Status AllClimate averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gripmax Status AllClimate ranks better than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gripmax Status AllClimate appears in 1 independent tests, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →