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1. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Premium2. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Lowcost
Comparison: Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
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Comparing all-season tyres: the budget-friendly Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 from Nankang versus the proven Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 by Hankook. Both target year-round safety, but their test records and overall performance differ markedly.
Test summary and overall ranking
Across independent tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 consistently outperforms the Nankang. In ADAC’s comparison of 16 all-season tyres, Hankook placed 3rd while Nankang finished 10th. In Auto Bild’s large group test (31 tyres), Hankook ranked 8th and Nankang only 26th. Our aggregate ratings reflect this gap: Hankook 88% vs Nankang 31%.
Auto Bild’s 2019–2022 evaluations reinforce the story. Hankook repeatedly earned praise for short wet and dry braking, confident snow performance, and strong aquaplaning reserves (2020–2022), alongside precise, harmonious handling (2021). The Nankang showed good winter capability for the price (2022) and efficiency benefits, but was repeatedly criticized for weak wet grip and extended wet braking distances as well as delayed steering and understeer (2022).
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 — strengths and weaknesses
- Pros:
- Very good winter properties for a budget tyre (Auto Bild 2022).
- Low wear and low fuel consumption (Auto Bild 2019).
- Attractive purchase price.
- Cons:
- Limited wet grip and dangerously extended wet braking distances (2022).
- Delayed steering response; understeering in wet and dry handling (2022).
- Weaknesses on dry and winter roads noted in earlier testing; high weight (2019).
- Lower placements in mutual tests: ADAC 10/16; Auto Bild 26/31.
Bottom line: the AW-6 offers economy and decent winter traction for the money, but wet-surface safety is its Achilles’ heel. Drivers prioritizing wet braking and precise handling will find it lacking compared to top competitors.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 — strengths and weaknesses
- Pros:
- Outstanding all-round safety: short wet and dry braking, convincing snow performance (2020–2022).
- Stable handling, harmonious steering, dynamic character (2021).
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance and strong wet cornering (Auto Bild big test “best features”).
- Efficient: low wear and fuel consumption, relatively low weight (2019), with a moderate price level (2022).
- High placements in mutual tests: ADAC 3/16; Auto Bild 8/31.
- Cons:
- Only average mileage in some editions (2020, 2022).
- Slightly higher exterior noise vs some rivals (2019); comfort rated merely satisfactory in 2020.
Bottom line: the Kinergy 4S2 H750 is an all-season benchmark that delivers balanced performance with strong safety reserves in the wet and on snow, and consistently finishes near the top of comparative tests.
Verdict: which tyre is better?
Overall winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750. It beats the Nankang AW-6 in every shared test, with notably better wet braking, aquaplaning, and handling, and a far higher aggregated rating (88% vs 31%). The Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 can be a budget-conscious choice for drivers who value low wear and fuel economy and frequently face winter conditions, but its wet-surface limitations are a critical trade-off.
Replacement status: as of now, neither model has been officially replaced by a newer tyre.
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1. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Exemplary2. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Satisfactory
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2. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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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 | ||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Rating: Good | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | ||||
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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 | |||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | 42,1 | 48 | |||||
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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- | ||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 Rating: Exemplary | 1 | 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 | |||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | 41,1 | 47,2 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | 42 | 50,8 | |||||
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