Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R17 among 54 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
40 213 Ft
in 225/45 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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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.
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Your size 225/45 R17 94V XL EAN: 4981910545071 SAP: 3863700
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 40 213 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910545071
Current prices for size 225/45 R17.
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In stock
40 213 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
50 440 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
51 030 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
42 829 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 225/45 R17 among 54 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (22.–38.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 23 of 66
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 24 of 65
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 27 of 56
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 5 of 57
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 39 of 77
51 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 36 of 76
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 35 of 62
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 11 of 58
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 44 of 60
74 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 39 of 60
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 43 of 55
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 55 of 61
91 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 45 of 60
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 46 of 52
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 12 of 61
20 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 59
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 91 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 80 % 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 225/45 R17
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 40 213 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 424 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 43 038 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 673 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 025 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 39 196 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 44 574 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 38 384 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 34 589 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 35 629 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 38 653 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 39 389 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 41 097 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 39 651 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 37 347 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 37 415 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 496 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 45 208 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 36 772 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 39 376 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 29 698 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 36 036 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 42 849 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 213 Ft This tyre 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 67 156 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 31 274 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 30 997 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 35 488 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 34 514 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 45 125 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 266 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 25 316 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 33 773 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL 33 773 Ft −6 440 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 424 Ft +13 211 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL 33 773 Ft −6 440 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 424 Ft +13 211 Ft rank in the group of 32 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 14 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 53 424 Ft +13 211 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 038 Ft +2 824 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 673 Ft +5 460 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 025 Ft +14 812 Ft
- 5. 8.6 39 196 Ft −1 018 Ft
- 6. 8.4 44 574 Ft +4 361 Ft
- 7. 8.3 38 384 Ft −1 829 Ft
- 7. 8.3 34 589 Ft −5 625 Ft
- 7. 8.3 35 629 Ft −4 585 Ft
- 10. 8.1 38 653 Ft −1 560 Ft
- 11. 7.8 39 389 Ft −824 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 097 Ft +884 Ft
- 13. 7.7 39 651 Ft −563 Ft
- 14. 7.6 37 347 Ft −2 866 Ft
- 14. 7.6 37 415 Ft −2 798 Ft
- 16. 7.5 32 496 Ft −7 717 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 208 Ft +4 995 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 772 Ft −3 441 Ft
- 17. 7.4 39 376 Ft −837 Ft
- 17. 7.4 29 698 Ft −10 516 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 036 Ft −4 177 Ft
- 17. 7.4 42 849 Ft +2 635 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 213 Ft
- 24. 7.1 67 156 Ft +26 943 Ft
- 25. 6.9 31 274 Ft −8 940 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 997 Ft −9 216 Ft
- 27. 6.7 35 488 Ft −4 726 Ft
- 28. 6.1 34 514 Ft −5 700 Ft
- 29. 5.9 45 125 Ft +4 912 Ft
- 30. 5.8 29 266 Ft −10 947 Ft
- 31. 5.7 25 316 Ft −14 897 Ft
- 32. 5.2 33 773 Ft −6 440 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 225/45 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3863700
EAN4981910545071
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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Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 37 645 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 40 213 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 42 353 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
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0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 15,0
2023
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R17.
Current lowest
40 213,28 Ft
Lowest for the period
40 116,76 Ft
Highest for the period
40 279,32 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.