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Comparison: Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 vs. Dunlop Winter (2026)

Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
VS
Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.6
R15 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter has a better rating of 96% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Observe Winter Sport 1 and the Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dunlop
Winter
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
12.5
1.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
10
66

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
97%
Dunlop Winter
94%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Dunlop Winter
95%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Dunlop Winter
93%
Wet
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Dunlop Winter
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Dunlop Winter
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Dunlop Winter
92%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Dunlop Winter
91%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Dunlop Winter
92%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
74%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
76%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
70%
Dunlop Winter
95%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
99%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Comfort
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Costs
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
97%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Mileage
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Price
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Dunlop Winter
100%
Price/value
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Dunlop Winter
99%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
98%
Dunlop Winter
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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