Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

Budget

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

VS

Observe S944

6.7

R14 – R20

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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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 (55%) than Maxxis (21%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 67% compared to 36% 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.

Test Profile

Premitra Snow WP6

Observe S944

Number of tests

22

11

Best position

#5

#6

Average position

15.7

14.8

Latest test

2026

2023

Available sizes

73

67

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

73%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

63%

Toyo

Observe S944

Wet Braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

66%

Toyo Observe S944

63%

Wet Handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Toyo Observe S944

57%

Wet Circle Cornering

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

69%

Toyo Observe S944

59%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

82%

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Aquaplaning Cross

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Toyo Observe S944

70%

Dry Performance

Confidence

74%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

85%

Toyo

Observe S944

Dry Braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Toyo Observe S944

72%

Dry Handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

79%

Toyo Observe S944

82%

Dry Lane Change

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

60%

Toyo Observe S944

90%

Dry Steering Reaction

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

85%

Toyo Observe S944

95%

Snow Performance

Confidence

64%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

71%

Toyo

Observe S944

Snow Braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

71%

Toyo Observe S944

74%

Snow Traction

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

65%

Toyo Observe S944

79%

Snow Handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

58%

Toyo Observe S944

63%

Snow Circle Cornering

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

63%

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Ice Performance

Confidence

77%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

87%

Toyo

Observe S944

Ice Braking Abs

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

80%

Toyo Observe S944

88%

Ice Lateral Guidance

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Toyo Observe S944

86%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

76%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Toyo

Observe S944

Noise Exterior

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

77%

Toyo Observe S944

71%

Noise Interior

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Ride Comfort

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

78%

Toyo Observe S944

68%

Economy

Confidence

71%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

77%

Toyo

Observe S944

Rolling Resistance

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

65%

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Fuel Efficiency

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

82%

Toyo Observe S944

89%

Mileage

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

67%

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

Toyo Observe S944

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Tests used in comparison

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