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

Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
VS
Dunlop WinterPremium
DunlopDunlop

Winter

9.6
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). 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 Observe Winter Sport 1 and the Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dunlop Winter
72%
Dunlop
Winter
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
67%
Dunlop Winter
84%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
84%
Dunlop Winter
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
96%
Dunlop Winter
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Dunlop Winter
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
82%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dunlop
Winter
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
73%
Dunlop Winter
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dunlop Winter
90%
Dunlop
Winter
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
51%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
60%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Dunlop Winter
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
46%
Dunlop Winter
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
83%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dunlop Winter
87%
Dunlop
Winter
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
87%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Economy
Confidence
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
75%
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Dunlop Winter
84%
Dunlop
Winter
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Dunlop Winter
81%
Mileage
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
69%
Dunlop Winter
87%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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