215/45 R17 Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 variants
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 is a allround tyre made in total of 76 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/45 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 96.75mm sidewall height. In 215/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h. In 215/45 R17, CROSS SEASONS AW-6 usually competes against AllSeasonContact, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 76%, compared to 0% of the Nankang in question.
215/45 R17 91 W XL
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 is made in 76 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 255/55 R18.
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Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/45 R17)
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2021 215/60 R16
not recommended
Ranked #11 of 11
Finishing at the bottom, the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 ranked 11th out of 11 competitors, ultimately being deemed 'Not recommended.' While showcasing impressive winter characteristics and offering a favorable price point, the tyre was criticized for its shortcomings. These included limited grip on wet surfaces, delayed steering response, and a propensity for understeer in both wet and dry conditions. These issues culminated in dangerously extended braking distances on wet roads, significantly impacting its overall performance and safety profile. Despite its strengths in winter performance and affordability, these critical weaknesses overshadowed the tyre's potential, leading to its bottom ranking.
not recommended
Ranked #11 of 11
Finishing at the bottom, the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 ranked 11th out of 11 competitors, ultimately being deemed 'Not recommended.' While showcasing impressive winter characteristics and offering a favorable price point, the tyre was criticized for its shortcomings. These included limited grip on wet surfaces, delayed steering response, and a propensity for understeer in both wet and dry conditions. These issues culminated in dangerously extended braking distances on wet roads, significantly impacting its overall performance and safety profile. Despite its strengths in winter performance and affordability, these critical weaknesses overshadowed the tyre's potential, leading to its bottom ranking.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 | 4+ | 3+ | 1- | ||||
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215/45 R17 - Best allround tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | Premium | £110 91 W | |||
| 2. | Continental AllSeasonContact | Premium | £124 91 W | |||
| 3. | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Premium | £123 91 Y | |||
| 4. | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | Upper-middle | £109 91 Y | |||
| 5. | GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2! Newer model available: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Premium | ||||
| 7. | Michelin CrossClimate! Newer model available: Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Premium | ||||
| 8. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Premium | £110 91 W | |||
| 9. | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | Premium | ||||
| 10. | Nokian Seasonproof | Upper-middle | £120 91 W | |||
| 11. | Kumho HA32 Solus 4S | Upper-middle | ||||
| 12. | BFGoodrich G-Grip All Season 2 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 13. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Premium | ||||
| 14. | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus | Premium | ||||
| 15. | Kleber Quadraxer 2! Newer model available: Kleber Quadraxer 3 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 16. | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 | Upper-middle | £92 91 W |
