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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    2026 test data · 38 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appear in 38 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.

    How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 if

    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate 2Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used326
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.613.8
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score90.184

    Tire Lab Score

    90.1
    Excellent · All Season
    84
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Nankang Cross Seasons AW6Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Avg rank 18.3
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Avg rank 17.9
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Avg rank 6.4
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Avg rank 5.0
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Avg rank 8.6
    11
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Avg rank 7.5
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Avg rank 8.5
    Michelin CrossClimate 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.4 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 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 →