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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Toyo Observe S944

6 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and Observe S944 is made in Japan.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
31
11
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
4.4
14.8
Latest test
2024
2023
Available sizes
76
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Toyo Observe S944
57%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Dry Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Snow Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Ice Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Economy
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Toyo
Observe S944
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Toyo Observe S944
67%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/55 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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