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Toyo Mid-range

S944 OBSERVE

7.3
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/45 R17 among 36 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
38 664 Ft
in 215/45 R17
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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.

Your size 215/45 R17 Speed / Load: 91H XL
Rolling resistanceE Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 38 664 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 215/45 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Observe S 944 evaluated

7.3
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,3 / 10 · average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/45 R17 among 36 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 26
≈ average 6 tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 39
≈ average 6 tests
snow traction 47
≈ average 4 Tests
snow handling 9
−2 % 4 Tests
Wet 49
+3 % 7 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 50
+2 % 6 tests
Aquaplaning 65
+6 % 4 Tests
wet handling 7
≈ average 4 Tests
Dry 81
≈ average 4 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 71
+1 % 4 Tests
dry handling 80
≈ average 4 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. –
Economy 94
+8 % 4 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 78
+4 % 4 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 92
+18 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 14
≈ average 4 Tests noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 20
≈ average 4 Tests
Where it is strong
Drybetter than 81 %
Economybetter than 94 %
Where it falls behind
Noise and comfortworse than 86 % · ≈ ako priemer

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Toyo S944 OBSERVE stands in size 215/45 R17

Compared with 25 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 38 664 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 60 771 Ft Michelin ALPIN 6 8.7 73 334 Ft Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 320 Ft Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 48 464 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 66 006 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 45 663 Ft Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 004 Ft Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 297 Ft Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 54 934 Ft Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 48 672 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 41 717 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 40 355 Ft Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 522 Ft Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 48 031 Ft Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 069 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 44 964 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 664 Ft This tyre Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 33 198 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 6.8 39 239 Ft Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 48 756 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 36 005 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 36 252 Ft Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 24 544 Ft Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 103 Ft Goodride SW608 XL 5.0 31 231 Ft
5,0 median 7,6 9,1
17. rank in the group of 25 compared
32 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,3 below the group median group median 7,6
−1,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (25)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 60 771 Ft +22 107 Ft
  2. 2. 8.7 Michelin ALPIN 6 73 334 Ft +34 670 Ft
  3. 3. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 51 320 Ft +12 656 Ft
  4. 3. 8.6 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 48 464 Ft +9 800 Ft
  5. 5. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 66 006 Ft +27 342 Ft
  6. 6. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 45 663 Ft +6 999 Ft
  7. 7. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 44 004 Ft +5 340 Ft
  8. 8. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 42 297 Ft +3 633 Ft
  9. 9. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 54 934 Ft +16 270 Ft
  10. 10. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 48 672 Ft +10 008 Ft
  11. 11. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 41 717 Ft +3 053 Ft
  12. 11. 7.7 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 40 355 Ft +1 691 Ft
  13. 13. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 40 522 Ft +1 858 Ft
  14. 14. 7.5 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 48 031 Ft +9 367 Ft
  15. 15. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 34 069 Ft −4 595 Ft
  16. 15. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 44 964 Ft +6 300 Ft
  17. 17. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE This tyre 38 664 Ft
  18. 18. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 33 198 Ft −5 466 Ft
  19. 19. 6.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 39 239 Ft +575 Ft
  20. 20. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 48 756 Ft +10 092 Ft
  21. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 36 005 Ft −2 659 Ft
  22. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 36 252 Ft −2 412 Ft
  23. 23. 6.5 Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 24 544 Ft −14 120 Ft
  24. 24. 6.1 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 36 103 Ft −2 561 Ft
  25. 25. 5.0 Goodride SW608 XL 31 231 Ft −7 433 Ft
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

38 664 Ft ÷ 44 312 km × 100
87 Ft / 100 km

Lowest price in size 215/45 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 87 Ft
Kleber KRISALP HP3 90 Ft

Of the tyres compared, Toyo S944 OBSERVE has the lowest cost per 100 km.

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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/45 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3856000
EAN4981910532507
EU energy label Rolling resistanceE Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Toyo
Tread S944 OBSERVE
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 15,0
2023
15. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/45 R17.

Current lowest
38 663,88 Ft
↗ 36 098,75 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
95,71 Ft
17.9.2026
Highest for the period
38 663,88 Ft
14.10.2026
38 663,88 95,71 38 663,88 Ft 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 106,81 Ft 28.7.2026: 102,34 Ft 18.8.2026: 99,05 Ft 4.9.2026: 99,08 Ft 15.9.2026: 99,81 Ft 17.9.2026: 95,71 Ft 21.9.2026: 97,62 Ft 24.9.2026: 95,71 Ft 8.10.2026: 97,62 Ft 14.10.2026: 38 663,88 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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