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Comparison: Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season

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# Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
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Nexen N Blue 4 Season
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Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 vs. Nexen N Blue 4 Season: two budget-friendly all-season tyres pitched at year-round usability. If you’re choosing between them, independent tests provide a clear picture of their relative strengths, especially in safety-critical wet and winter scenarios.


Quick links: Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season | Manufacturers: Nankang, Nexen


Overall test picture


  • In a major Auto Bild all-season group test with 31 tyres, the Nexen N Blue 4 Season finished 7th, while the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 ranked 26th. That’s a decisive advantage for Nexen in direct, same-day comparisons.

  • Our aggregated ratings echo this trend: Nexen at 33% and Nankang at 31%. While close on paper, real-world test placements show Nexen pulling ahead meaningfully.


What the tests say about Nexen N Blue 4 Season


  • Strengths: Auto Bild repeatedly highlights excellent mileage and economy (great price/value), low exterior noise and comfort, good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, and solid winter performance including snow cornering. These make it a well-rounded, quiet, and long-lasting choice for cost-conscious drivers.

  • Weaknesses: Several editions note understeer on wet and dry tracks, longer wet braking than the class leaders, and a higher rolling resistance. It’s competitive, but not the benchmark in wet stopping or efficiency.


What the tests say about Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6


  • With fewer published highlights and a 26/31 placement in the same Auto Bild comparison, the AW-6 did not secure standout strengths in the group. The position suggests it struggles to keep pace with stronger all-season rivals across key safety and performance criteria.

  • If you’re shopping strictly on price, the AW-6 can be considered—but expect notably lower overall test performance than the Nexen in like-for-like conditions.


Model updates
The Nexen N Blue 4 Season has been replaced by the newer Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2. If availability and pricing are similar, the successor is generally the smarter pick thanks to incremental improvements. The Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 currently has no listed successor model.


Verdict: Which tyre is better overall?
Nexen N Blue 4 Season is the stronger performer overall. It consistently ranks higher in comparative testing, with clear advantages in mileage, comfort, noise, aquaplaning, and value. Its main trade-offs are average wet braking versus the best competitors and a higher rolling resistance. The Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 trails in group tests without highlighted strengths, making it harder to recommend unless the price difference is substantial.


Buy if you want a cost-effective all-season tyre with proven all-round ability: choose the Nexen—ideally the newer 4 Season 2. Choose the Nankang only if budget constraints are paramount and you accept lower test performance.

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These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

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Mutual tests

Autobild
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2022 195/55 R16
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test39,944,4
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-646,957,6
Nexen N Blue 4 Season43,754,5
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Autobild
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2020 205/55 R16
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test39,745
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-644,458,1
Nexen N Blue 4 Season41,950,3
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Autobild
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test39,546,3
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-645,255,1
Nexen N Blue 4 Season42,350,4
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