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Comparison: Dunlop Winter vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.6
R15 – R21
VS
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter has a better rating of 96% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#1
#8
Average position
1.5
12.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
10

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
72%
Dunlop
Winter
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter
84%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
67%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter
67%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
63%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter
71%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter
73%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dunlop
Winter
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter
73%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter
64%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
90%
Dunlop
Winter
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter
87%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
60%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter
79%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
87%
Dunlop
Winter
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
83%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter
87%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter
87%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
87%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
84%
Dunlop
Winter
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
75%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter
81%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter
87%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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