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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Observe S944 and the ALPIN 6 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 ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2020 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
57%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.6%)
Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Toyo
Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (94.5%)
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Dry Lane Change
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Toyo
Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (99.3%)
Ice Performance
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (87.5%)
Economy
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Toyo
Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (100.0%)

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