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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Toyo Observe S944

2 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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and Observe S944 is made in Japan.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
21
11
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
1.7
14.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
133
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Toyo
Observe S944
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Toyo Observe S944
52%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Toyo Observe S944
53%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Toyo
Observe S944
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Toyo Observe S944
92%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View

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