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.
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 6 tests
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
Toyo Observe S944
Michelin ALPIN 6
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