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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Uniroyal winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Uniroyal WinterExpert has a better rating of 79% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Uniroyal WinterExpert first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the WinterExpert 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 WinterExpert is made in Germany.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Toyo
Observe S944
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
48%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
81%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.8%)
Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Toyo
Observe S944
Uniroyal WinterExpert
63%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
61%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (89.0%)
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.5%)
Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Toyo
Observe S944
Uniroyal WinterExpert
78%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
80%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
84%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
43%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
83%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
50%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
65%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (94.7%)
Ice Performance
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
73%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Economy
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Toyo
Observe S944
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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