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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
Matador MP93 NordiccaBudget
MatadorMatador

MP93 Nordicca

4.0
R13 – R20
Uniroyal WinterExpertUpper-middle
UniroyalUniroyal

WinterExpert

7.9
R13 – R20
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Matador
MP93 Nordicca
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
11
4
12
21
Best position
#6
#11
#5
#1
Average position
14.8
23.8
11.3
1.7
Latest test
2023
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
92
93
133

Dry

Dry
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
56%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
42%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
53%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Dry steering response
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry lane changing
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry performance
Toyo Observe S944
62%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Snow

Snow
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
49%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
35%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
44%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
61%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow performance
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Wet

Wet
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
39%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
53%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
3%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
37%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Interior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
39%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%

Ice

Ice
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
30%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
32%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
30%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
32%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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