Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

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    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMastersteel ALL WEATHER MNankang Cross Seasons AW6
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used16
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.313.8
    Latest test20182025
    Tire Lab Score87.484

    Tire Lab Score

    87.4
    Very Good · All Season
    84
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMastersteel ALL WEATHER MNankang Cross Seasons AW6Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 18.3
    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 17.9
    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 6.4
    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 5.0
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    Avg rank 8.6
    11
    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.5
    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M

    💧 Wet: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    ☀️ Dry: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    ❄️ Snow: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    🧊 Ice: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    📏 Mileage: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.

    🔋 Efficiency: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 →