Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Nankang (44%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 195/55 R16 test, where both the Weather Control A005 EVO and the CROSS SEASONS AW-6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Weather Control A005 EVO is made - Hungary/Italy.