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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro has a better rating of 54% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Wintrac Pro 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 Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2020 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Toyo
Observe S944
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
62%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
75%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.9%)
Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Toyo
Observe S944
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
77%
Dry Lane Change
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Toyo
Observe S944
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
77%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (93.6%)
Ice Performance
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Toyo
Observe S944
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Toyo
Observe S944
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
73%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72%
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Economy
Toyo Observe S944
84%
Toyo
Observe S944
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
53%
Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
59%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
46%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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