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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Nankang (44%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 44% of the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the CROSS SEASONS AW-6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made - Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Nankang
CROSS SEASONS AW-6
Number of tests
28
6
Best position
#1
#10
Average position
3.9
21.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
198
83

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
64%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
73%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
54%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
65%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
63%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
74%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
68%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
97%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
98%
Snow cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
94%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
99%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
98%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
90%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
97%
Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
83%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
All season
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2022195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2020205/55 R16View

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