Michelin CrossClimate Plus 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 Plus and Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appear in 22 tests, 3 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 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 16 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 13.8 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.5 | 84 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Avg rank 18.3 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Avg rank 17.9 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 6.4 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Avg rank 7.5 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 8.5 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.4 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 7.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Nankang Cross Seasons AW6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus 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 Plus ranks better than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 in 6, with 3 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 →