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?
Choose Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 13.8 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| 📏Mileage | No 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 →
