Comparison: Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Observe Winter Sport 1 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.