Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 55% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.