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

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

Test Profile

Nankang
CROSS SEASONS AW-6
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Number of tests
6
11
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
21.3
5.9
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
83
91

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
41%
Nankang
CROSS SEASONS AW-6
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
79%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Wet Braking
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
38%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
89%
Wet Handling
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
42%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
46%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
38%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
61%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
42%
Nankang
CROSS SEASONS AW-6
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
95%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Dry Braking
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
51%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
92%
Dry Handling
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
32%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
97%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
82%
Nankang
CROSS SEASONS AW-6
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
66%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Snow Braking
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
84%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
74%
Snow Traction
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
87%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
60%
Snow Handling
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
84%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
69%
Nankang
CROSS SEASONS AW-6
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
55%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Noise Exterior
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
82%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
30%
Ride Comfort
Nankang CROSS SEASONS AW-6
55%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
79%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021215/60 R16View

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