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Comparison: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

King Meiler Winter Tact WT81Budget
KingKing

Meiler Winter Tact WT81

R13
VS
Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

6.7
R14 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (King) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than King (64%). Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 205/55 R16 test, where both the Meiler Winter Tact WT81 and the Observe S944 were tested.

Test Profile

King
Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
1
11
Best position
#14
#6
Average position
14.0
14.8
Latest test
2020
2023
Available sizes
—
67

Performance comparison

Dry Performance
Confidence
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
76%
King
Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
76%
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
66%
King
Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
76%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Snow Traction
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
76%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Snow Handling
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
47%
Toyo Observe S944
62%
Ice Performance
Confidence
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
81%
King
Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Toyo
Observe S944
Ice Braking Abs
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
74%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
87%
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
60%
King
Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Toyo Observe S944
81%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
70%
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Noise Interior
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
50%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Economy
Confidence
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
92%
King
Meiler Winter Tact WT81
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Toyo
Observe S944
Fuel Efficiency
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
84%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Mileage
King Meiler Winter Tact WT81
100%
Toyo Observe S944
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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