Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

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    Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons and Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHeadway PSM01 4 SeasonsNankang Cross Seasons AW6
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used16
    Best rank#12#1
    Avg rank21.013.8
    Latest test20232025
    Tire Lab Score84

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    84
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHeadway PSM01 4 SeasonsNankang Cross Seasons AW6Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 25.0
    Avg rank 18.3
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 20.0
    Avg rank 17.9
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 6.4
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 5.0
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 8.6
    11
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 8.5
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    💧 Wet: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 18.3, compared to 25.0 for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    ☀️ Dry: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 17.9, compared to 20.0 for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    ❄️ Snow: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    🧊 Ice: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    📏 Mileage: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    🔋 Efficiency: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Headway PSM01 4 Seasons or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks higher on average than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks better than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 →