Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
40 410 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (2)
Your size 225/40 R18 92W XL EAN: 4981910545514 SAP: 3863900
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 40 410 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 225/40 R18 92W XL EAN: 4981910520443 SAP: 3856700
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
F B B Price from 61 117 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910545514
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
40 410 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
42 212 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
42 707 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 7 days
47 221 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Toyo S944 OBSERVE evaluated
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (22.–38.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 21 of 63
34 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 22 of 63
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 23 of 54
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 6 of 57
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 34 of 72
48 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 32 of 72
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 34 of 59
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 8 of 58
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 41 of 58
72 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 34 of 58
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 40 of 54
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 53 of 58
92 +7,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 42 of 57
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 43 of 49
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 9 of 58
16 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 57
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 92 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 84 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo S944 OBSERVE stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 40 410 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 52 744 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 42 357 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 44 192 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 560 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 43 172 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 42 067 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 474 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 768 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 184 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 39 731 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 43 331 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 41 106 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 996 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 606 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 641 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 322 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 109 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 182 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 573 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 378 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 410 Ft This tyre 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 194 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 378 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 707 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 999 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 32 388 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 644 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 601 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 272 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 33 750 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 30 339 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −10 071 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +12 334 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 339 Ft −10 071 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 52 744 Ft +12 334 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 52 744 Ft +12 334 Ft
- 2. 9.1 42 357 Ft +1 947 Ft
- 2. 9.1 44 192 Ft +3 782 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 560 Ft +5 150 Ft
- 5. 8.6 43 172 Ft +2 762 Ft
- 5. 8.6 42 067 Ft +1 657 Ft
- 7. 8.4 57 474 Ft +17 064 Ft
- 8. 8.3 36 768 Ft −3 642 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 184 Ft −226 Ft
- 10. 8.1 39 731 Ft −679 Ft
- 11. 7.8 43 331 Ft +2 921 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 106 Ft +696 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 996 Ft +3 585 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 606 Ft −1 804 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 641 Ft −3 769 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 322 Ft +2 912 Ft
- 16. 7.4 33 109 Ft −7 301 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 182 Ft +1 772 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 573 Ft +5 163 Ft
- 16. 7.4 41 378 Ft +968 Ft
- 21. 7.3 40 410 Ft
- 21. 7.3
- 23. 6.9 31 194 Ft −9 217 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 378 Ft −9 032 Ft
- 25. 6.7 37 707 Ft −2 703 Ft
- 26. 6.6 29 999 Ft −10 411 Ft
- 27. 6.4 32 388 Ft −8 023 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 644 Ft −2 766 Ft
- 29. 5.8 29 601 Ft −10 809 Ft
- 30. 5.6 36 272 Ft −4 138 Ft
- 31. 5.2 33 750 Ft −6 660 Ft
- 32. 5.0 30 339 Ft −10 071 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Toyo S944 OBSERVE belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)W
Product code3863900
EAN4981910545514
EU energy label D B B (71 dB)
D B B (71 dB) Manufacturer Toyo
Tread S944 OBSERVE
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Toyo S944 OBSERVE.
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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 40 184 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 40 410 Ft
Reference tyre
Laufenn
LW31 I Fit+ XL
7.4
from 36 017 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 15,0
2023
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
40 410,13 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 541,00 Ft
Highest for the period
42 073,83 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.