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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Toyo Observe S944

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (58%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 51% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Premitra Snow WP6 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
lowcost
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

Premitra Snow WP6

26%
R14 - R19
50 Sizes
20 Tests
Best: #5
Worst: #44
Avg: 15.8
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
upper-middle
Toyo Observe S944

Observe S944

51%
R15 - R20
48 Sizes
11 Tests
Best: #6
Worst: #36
Avg: 14.8
Latest: 2023
Best rating: Satisfactory

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2020 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Toyo
Observe S944
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (96.8%)
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Toyo Observe S944
57%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS860 (99.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS860 (89.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (91.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Best: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (94.3%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.5%)
Dry Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
79%
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (87.7%)
Dry Lane Change
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Best: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
65%
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Best: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
58%
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Best: Pirelli Cinturato Winter (100.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
63%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (95.1%)
Ice Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Ice Braking Abs
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Toyo Observe S944
88%
Best: Nexen Winguard Sport 2 (89.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (96.0%)
Noise Interior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
78%
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (90.0%)
Best in category: Duraturn Mozzo Winter (84.0%)
Economy
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Toyo
Observe S944
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
65%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)
Fuel Efficiency
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Best: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (91.0%)
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Best: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)

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