Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (57%) than Maxxis (50%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 57% compared to 50% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Premitra Snow WP6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

#	Toyo Observe S944 /57%	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 /50%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Toyo Observe S944

/57%

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

/50%

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Segment

1. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Toyo Observe S944 50

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 32

Number of tests

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 17x

2. Toyo Observe S944 11x

Best position in test

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 5.

2. Toyo Observe S944 6.

Worst position in test

1. Toyo Observe S944 36.

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 41.

Average position in tests

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 14.24

2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82

Year of the last test

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 2024

2. Toyo Observe S944 2023

Best rating in test

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Good

2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Sufficient

Dry

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

82%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

79%

Dry braking

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 72%

2. Toyo Observe S944 72%

Dry handling

1. Toyo Observe S944 81%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 77%

Dry driving behavior

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 88%

2. Toyo Observe S944 67%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Toyo
Observe S944

59%

Wet handling

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 71%

2. Toyo Observe S944 50%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Toyo Observe S944 67%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 67%

Wet braking

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 65%

2. Toyo Observe S944 57%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 78%

2. Toyo Observe S944 63%

Wet circle cornering

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 68%

2. Toyo Observe S944 56%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?

2. Toyo Observe S944 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

71%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

65%

Snow traction

1. Toyo Observe S944 77%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 67%

Snow braking

1. Toyo Observe S944 77%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 73%

Snow handling

1. Toyo Observe S944 63%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 58%

Snow cornering

1. Toyo Observe S944 68%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 67%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

80%

Toyo
Observe S944

76%

Exterior noise

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 79%

2. Toyo Observe S944 72%

Comfort

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 87%

2. Toyo Observe S944 72%

Interior noise

1. Toyo Observe S944 76%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 73%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Toyo Observe S944 ?

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

77%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

71%

Rolling resistance

1. Toyo Observe S944 74%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 65%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Toyo Observe S944 ?

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

87%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

76%

Ice braking

1. Toyo Observe S944 88%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 80%

Ice lateral guidance

1. Toyo Observe S944 86%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 73%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Toyo Observe S944	35,7	30,8
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	38,4	-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Toyo Observe S944	37,7	26,8
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	35,8	26,3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3,3	2,5	2,9	2,1	3,4	3,0
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	2,1	3,4	2,8	3,4	3,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1
Toyo Observe S944	38,2
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	38	29,1
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Good	2	2+	2-
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Rating: Satisfactory	2	2-	2-
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,1	7,8	6,9	7	7
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Rating: Satisfactory	7,2	7,1	6,2	6	9
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	2,5	2,3	2,3	2,1	2,5	2,5	1,9
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,0	2,5	2,3	2,5	2,5	2,2
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