Segment
1. Falken EuroALL Season AS210 Upper-middle2. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Lowcost
Comparison: Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 vs. Falken EuroALL Season AS210
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All-season tyre comparison: For drivers weighing value and safety across changing weather, the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 and the Falken EuroALL Season AS210 are popular budget-to-midrange options. Below we summarize independent test results (ADAC, Auto Bild) to highlight real‑world performance, strengths, weaknesses, and which tyre generally ranks higher.
Replacement status: As of the latest data, neither model has been officially replaced by a newer successor.
Overall test ranking and verdict
Across mutual tests, the Falken consistently finishes ahead. In the ADAC test with 16 tyres, Falken took 7th while Nankang placed 10th. In the large Auto Bild test (31 tyres), Falken ranked 11th with a specific nod for “price/value,” whereas Nankang lagged at 26th. This pattern indicates the Falken EuroALL Season AS210 is the stronger all-round performer, especially for drivers who value balanced handling and dependable wet safety.
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 — key takeaways
- Strengths: Auto Bild 2019 praised its very good winter properties and low purchase price, making it attractive to cost-conscious drivers in colder regions.
- Weaknesses: Multiple tests flagged limited wet grip, delayed steering response, and understeer in both wet and dry handling. Auto Bild 2019 specifically criticized its markedly extended wet braking distances, which can be a safety concern in rainy conditions.
- Test positions vs. Falken: ADAC 16-tyre test: 10th (behind Falken’s 7th). Auto Bild 31-tyre test: 26th (well behind Falken’s 11th).
Falken EuroALL Season AS210 — key takeaways
- Strengths: Described by Auto Bild as an all-round talent with harmonious steering and good driving characteristics in all weather. Tests noted short snow braking, good aquaplaning resistance, high mileage, and a favorable price. It also earned recognition for price/value in Auto Bild’s big comparison. Made in TR (Turkey).
- Weaknesses: Only moderate comfort and an elevated rolling resistance were observed. Auto Bild 2020 also rated the snow braking distance as average rather than class-leading.
- Test positions vs. Nankang: ADAC 16-tyre test: 7th (ahead of Nankang’s 10th). Auto Bild 31-tyre test: 11th (far ahead of Nankang’s 26th).
Which tyre suits you?
- Choose Falken EuroALL Season AS210 if you want a balanced all-season tyre that performs convincingly in the wet and dry, offers good winter capability, and sustains a strong value proposition over time thanks to its mileage and test-proven consistency.
- Consider Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 if budget is paramount and you prioritize winter traction, but be mindful of the wet braking and handling compromises highlighted by testers.
Bottom line: While the Nankang appeals on price and winter grip, the test evidence clearly favors the Falken EuroALL Season AS210 for safer, more rounded performance across seasons.
Learn more about the manufacturers: Nankang all-season range | Falken all-season range
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1. Falken EuroALL Season AS210 Exemplary2. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Satisfactory
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1. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Satisfactory2. Falken EuroALL Season AS210 Satisfactory
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | 5.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | ||||
| Nankang Cross Seasons AW-6 Rating: Satisfactory | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.7 | ||||
| Falken EuroAll Season AS210 Rating: Good | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 | |||||
| Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 | 46,9 | 57,6 | |||||
| Falken EuroALL Season AS210 | 44,4 | 51,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Rating: Not recommended | 4+ | 3+ | 1- | ||||
| Falken EuroALL Season AS210 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 | 44,4 | 58,1 | |||||
| Falken EuroALL Season AS210 | 42,7 | 51,3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 | 45,2 | 55,1 | |||||
| Falken EuroALL Season AS210 | 44,2 | 50,9 | |||||
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