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

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

Toyo
Observe S944
Maxxis
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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 51 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
94%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
94%
Dry handling - objective
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
99%
Dry lane changing
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Dry steering response
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Safety
Toyo Observe S944
97%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
100%
Wet
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
98%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
93%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
94%
Wet handling - objective
Toyo Observe S944
88%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
95%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
87%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
92%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Snow handling - objective
Toyo Observe S944
88%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
84%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
87%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
90%
Ice
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
94%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
98%
Ice lateral guidance
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
89%
Comfort
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Interior noise
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
97%
Costs
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
87%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Fuel efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
96%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
84%

Tread pattern comparison

Toyo Observe S944
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/55 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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