Tests 83 · 1 test Owners 81 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (overall ranking)
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Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Response 2 is ahead, 78–71
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Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 75 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Level75Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 79 79 -
85
Wet
Winter Response 2 +1075Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) 86 71 Reviews found online 84 81 Wet Braking (% of best) 98% 81% -
81
Snow
Winter Response 2 +1566Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) 79 60 Reviews found online 83 75 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 99% -
76
Comfort
Observe GSi-6 HP +177Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 82 77 -
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Noise
No comparison70Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 -
71
Treadwear
Winter Response 2 +665Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Reviews found online 75 65 -
82
Handling
Winter Response 2 +577Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Observe GSi-6 HP Reviews found online 82 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Response 2 | Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 71 |
| Dry | 75 | 75 |
| Wet | 85 | 75 |
| Snow | 81 | 66 |
| Comfort | 76 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 65 |
| Handling | 82 | 77 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Winter Response 2
71
/ 100
Observe GSi-6 HP
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Response 2 | Observe GSi-6 HP | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 5% #19/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +94.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #3/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 99% #8/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #3/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 81% #7/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +16.8 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Response 2
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in snow and ice
- Excellent wet weather performance and braking
- High level of cabin comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some users
- Slightly noticeable tire roll in fast corners above 50 mph
Tire B Observe GSi-6 HP
Pros
- Exceptional traction and stability in snow and slush
- Impressive wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Remarkably quiet ride quality for a winter tire
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Occasional reports of structural failure or tread separation
- Slightly vague steering feel at lower speeds
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Response 2 | B · Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 15 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 16″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11 - 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Response 2
71
/ 100
Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2 — better snow, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 81 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 85 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 71 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 82 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Response 2
Tire B · Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.