Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season: 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 Westlake SW602 All Season appear in 7 tests, 1 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Westlake SW602 All Season 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 Westlake SW602 All Season 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 Westlake SW602 All Season's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricNankang Cross Seasons AW6Westlake SW602 All Season
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used61
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank13.825.7
    Latest test20252022
    Tire Lab Score84

    Tire Lab Score

    84
    Very Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNankang Cross Seasons AW6Westlake SW602 All SeasonWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 18.3
    Avg rank 25.0
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 17.9
    Avg rank 34.0
    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

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 18.3, compared to 25.0 for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    ☀️ Dry: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 17.9, compared to 34.0 for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    ❄️ Snow: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    🧊 Ice: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    📏 Mileage: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Westlake SW602 All Season

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 or Westlake SW602 All Season?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 ranks higher on average than the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Westlake SW602 All Season 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 Westlake SW602 All Season.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 shows better mileage performance than the Westlake SW602 All Season.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 appears in 6 independent tests, Westlake SW602 All Season in 1, with 1 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 →