Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 and Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 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.
How the Royal-Black Royal AS II performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 and Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Royal-Black Royal AS II's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Royal-Black Royal AS II |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 29.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Royal-Black Royal AS II
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Royal-Black Royal AS II | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 18.3 | Avg rank 37.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.9 | Avg rank 33.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 | No data | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | No data | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 11 | No data | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 | No data | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 | No data | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
💧 Wet: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 18.3, compared to 37.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 17.9, compared to 33.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
❄️ Snow: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🧊 Ice: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 or Royal-Black Royal AS II?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appears in 6 independent tests, Royal-Black Royal AS II in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
