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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
Firestone Winterhawk 4Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Winterhawk 4

5.6
R14 – R20
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
11
19
21
Best position
#6
#5
#1
Average position
14.8
10.7
1.7
Latest test
2023
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
102
135

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
53%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

Dry Performance

Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
50%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
42%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%

Snow Performance

Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
50%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%

Comfort & Noise

Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Economy

Economy
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Toyo
Observe S944
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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