| Model | Altimax Arctic 12 | OBSERVE GSI 6 HP |
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| Brand | General | Toyo |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | Winter Touring tires |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 89% | 94%  |
| Overall Dry | 82% | 92.3% |
| Corner Stability | 81% | 93% |
| Dry Traction | 85% | 97% |
| Steering Response | 81% | 87% |
| Overall Wet | 87% | 97% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 88% | No data |
| Wet Traction | 86% | 97% |
| Snow performance | 90% | 90% |
| Light Snow | 94% | No data |
| Heavy Snow | 91% | No data |
| Ice | 86% | 90% |
| Overall Comfort | 83% | 97% |
| Ride Comfort | 88% | No data |
| Overall Noise | 78% | No data |
| Wear (tread life) | 87% | 95% |
| Buy again | No data | 100% |
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