Segment
1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Premium2. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle
Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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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 Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Vredestein winter tyres are slightly better rated (53%) than Toyo (42%). In this particular case, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro has a better rating of 81% compared to 68% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.
| # | Toyo Observe S944 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R17 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Exemplary2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Vredestein Wintrac Pro Recommended2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Toyo Observe S944 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 1- | |||
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Good | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 35,7 | 30,8 | |||||
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | 36,4 | 30,6 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 37,7 | 26,8 | |||||
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | 36,9 | 26,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,1 | 3,4 | 3,0 | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,4 | 3,0 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 6,1 | 7,8 | 6,9 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro Rating: Very good | 8,3 | 8,6 | 7,9 | 6 | 7 | ||
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