Comparison: Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 vs. Kumho HA32 Solus 4S

All-season tyre comparison: Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 vs Kumho HA32 Solus 4S. If you’re choosing between the budget-friendly Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 and the mid-range Kumho HA32 Solus 4S, recent independent tests and our aggregated rating paint a clear picture of their strengths, weaknesses and overall rankings.

Overall verdict from tests and ratings
Across multiple Autobild test seasons, the Kumho HA32 consistently finishes well ahead of the Nankang. In a 32-tyre mega test, Kumho placed 10/32, while Nankang trailed at 30/32. Our overall scores mirror this gap: Kumho: 64% vs Nankang: 31%. In short, Kumho performs better overall in independent testing, especially in safety-critical criteria.

Wet safety and aquaplaning
This is the decisive split. Testers repeatedly criticized the AW-6 for limited wet grip, delayed steering and dangerously extended wet braking distances, with understeer in both wet and dry handling. By contrast, the HA32 earned praise for good longitudinal aquaplaning safety (and in some years, “good safety reserves”), plus stable dry handling. Do note the nuance: some seasons reported only moderate aquaplaning reserves for Kumho, but it still clearly outperforms Nankang in the wet.

Snow and winter performance
Both tyres can cope with winter, but they do it differently. The AW-6’s biggest merit is its very good winter properties for the price. The HA32, meanwhile, frequently earns short snow braking distances and solid traction. One earlier test rated its snow performance as merely satisfactory, but later seasons show notable improvements on snow.

Comfort, noise and economy
Kumho stands out for low exterior noise in the big group test. Efficiency-wise, results evolved over time: early tests highlighted higher rolling resistance and lower mileage, while more recent results point to a high mileage and improved economy. Nankang’s key value proposition is a low purchase price; however, any savings should be weighed against its wet-braking deficit.

• Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 – strengths: very good winter capability for a budget tyre, attractive price.


• Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 – weaknesses: weak wet grip, long wet braking, delayed steering, understeer in wet/dry.


• Kumho HA32 Solus 4S – strengths: balanced all-rounder with strong snow braking/traction, good aquaplaning performance (longitudinal), stable dry handling, low exterior noise; recent tests show high mileage.


• Kumho HA32 Solus 4S – weaknesses: at times only moderate aquaplaning reserves; rolling resistance was a weak point in earlier tests.

Which tyre is better in tests overall?
Based on positions in mutual tests and the aggregate of reviews, Kumho HA32 Solus 4S is the superior choice for most drivers, prioritizing wet safety, winter braking and overall balance. The Nankang AW-6 is best considered by price-sensitive drivers in regions where wet braking demands are less frequent or where winter grip is the top priority—provided you accept its wet limitations.

Model lifecycle
At the time of writing, neither tyre has an officially listed successor in our database.

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