Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (2026)

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Toyo

Observe S944

VS

Premitra Snow WP6

3.6

R14 – R23

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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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 Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (21%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 67% compared to 36% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Premitra Snow WP6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Observe S944

Premitra Snow WP6

Number of tests

11

20

Best position

#6

#5

Average position

14.8

15.8

Latest test

2023

2025

Available sizes

67

73

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

63%

Toyo

Observe S944

73%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

Wet Braking

Toyo Observe S944

63%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

66%

Wet Handling

Toyo Observe S944

57%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Wet Circle Cornering

Toyo Observe S944

59%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

69%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

82%

Aquaplaning Cross

Toyo Observe S944

70%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Dry Performance

Confidence

85%

Toyo

Observe S944

74%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

Dry Braking

Toyo Observe S944

72%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Dry Handling

Toyo Observe S944

82%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

79%

Dry Lane Change

Toyo Observe S944

90%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

60%

Dry Steering Reaction

Toyo Observe S944

95%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

85%

Snow Performance

Confidence

71%

Toyo

Observe S944

64%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

Snow Braking

Toyo Observe S944

74%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

71%

Snow Traction

Toyo Observe S944

79%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

65%

Snow Handling

Toyo Observe S944

63%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

58%

Snow Circle Cornering

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

63%

Ice Performance

Confidence

87%

Toyo

Observe S944

77%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

Ice Braking Abs

Toyo Observe S944

88%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

80%

Ice Lateral Guidance

Toyo Observe S944

86%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

72%

Toyo

Observe S944

76%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

Noise Exterior

Toyo Observe S944

71%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

77%

Noise Interior

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

73%

Ride Comfort

Toyo Observe S944

68%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

78%

Economy

Confidence

77%

Toyo

Observe S944

71%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

Rolling Resistance

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

65%

Fuel Efficiency

Toyo Observe S944

89%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

82%

Mileage

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

67%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Toyo Observe S944

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

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Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Winter	2020	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/40 R18	View
ADAC	Winter	2021	225/50 R17	View
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2020	225/50 R17	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/55 R17	View