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1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Toyo Observe S944
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Toyo (42%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 72% compared to 68% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and Observe S944 is made in Japan.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Toyo Observe S944 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.332. Toyo Observe S944 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB2. Toyo Observe S944 ? dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 | |||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 37,7 | 26,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,0 | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 2,0 |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,1 | 3,4 | 3,0 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,9 | 29,1 | |||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 38,2 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 8,7 | 9,6 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 7,7 | 7,2 | 9,3 | 7,0 | 6 | 9 | |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 6,9 | 6,9 | 8,1 | 5,5 | 7 | 9 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Very good | 8,2 | 8,7 | 6,9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 6,1 | 7,8 | 6,9 | 7 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,0 | 2,5 | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 2,1 |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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