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    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21: 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 11 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 ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 5 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 if

    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 if

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

    Test profile

    MetricNankang Cross Seasons AW6Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used65
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank13.89.8
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score8487

    Tire Lab Score

    84
    Very Good · All Season
    87
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNankang Cross Seasons AW6Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 18.3
    Avg rank 10.5
    2
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 17.9
    Avg rank 12.7
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    Avg rank 5.0
    12
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    1
    Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.6
    11
    Avg rank 5.4
    21
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.5
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.5
    Avg rank 1.0
    2
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 18.3 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    ☀️ Dry: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 17.9 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    ❄️ Snow: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    🧊 Ice: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 8.6 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    📏 Mileage: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.5 for the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nankang Cross Seasons AW6 or Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks better than the Nankang Cross Seasons AW6.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 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, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5, 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 →