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

Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.6
R15 – R21
VS
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
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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 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 Winter and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

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