See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties
This tyre Observe Winter Sport 1
Budget Sport Master Winter
Better at: Snow braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Comfort, Wet handling
Budget Speed-Grip 5
Better at: Snow braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
Budget Kristall Control HP2
Better at: Snow braking, Snow traction
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
Budget Gitiwinter W2
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
Budget Polaris 5
Better at: Snow handling, Snow traction
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
Budget Polaris 6
Better at: Snow braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Premium UltraGrip Performance 3
Better at: Snow handling, Mileage
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
Upper-middle WinterCraft WP52+
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Comfort, Dry handling
Upper-middle G-FORCE WINTER 2
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
Upper-middle Winterhawk 4
Better at: Snow traction, Snow braking
Worse at: Dry braking, Mileage
Premium Blizzak 6
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
Upper-middle KRISALP HP3
Better at: Snow braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Comfort, Mileage
Premium PILOT ALPIN 5
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Comfort, Rolling resistance
Premium WinterContact TS 870 P
Better at: Snow handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
Upper-middle WinterExpert
Better at: Snow braking, Snow handling
Worse at: Comfort, Wet handling
Size: 235/45 R18 255/45 R20 225/50 R17 235/50 R19 205/55 R16
R16 R17 R18 R20
Width: All 215 mm 225 mm 235 mm
Width: All 225 mm 235 mm 245 mm
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Frequently asked questions Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.
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