Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Toyo Observe S944

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.