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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
53%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.1%)
Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
53%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (93.6%)
Ice Performance
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
67%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
90%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Economy
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Fuel Efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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