Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2: 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 appear in 19 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 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 13 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Toyo Celsius AS2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.8 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
Toyo Celsius AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 | Toyo Celsius AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 18.3 | Avg rank 8.8 331 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.9 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 10.2 11 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 14.0 | Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.6 11 | Avg rank 7.5 12 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 6.8 3 | Toyo Celsius AS2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 8.5 2 | Tie |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
❄️ Snow: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🧊 Ice: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 14.0 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Toyo Celsius AS2
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 8.5 and 8.5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 or Toyo Celsius AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Celsius AS2 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 ranks better than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Celsius AS2 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appears in 6 independent tests, Toyo Celsius AS2 in 13, 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 →