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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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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 87% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
11
3
Best position
#6
#4
Average position
14.8
4.3
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
66
97

Dry

Dry
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
73%

Snow

Snow
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%

Wet

Wet
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%

Costs

Costs
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

Ice

Ice
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
87%

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