Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). 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 Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 67% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.