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 R18 among 50 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
42 125 Ft
in 225/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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 R18 95V XL EAN: 4981910545507 SAP: 3863800
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 42 125 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910545507
Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
42 125 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
46 961 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
46 961 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
49 448 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 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (23.–38.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 18 of 57
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 19 of 57
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 19 of 47
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 5 of 51
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 30 of 66
46 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 28 of 66
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 28 of 53
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 6 of 52
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 37 of 53
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 30 of 53
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 37 of 50
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 48 of 53
92 +6,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 39 of 53
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 39 of 45
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 9 of 53
18 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 15 of 52
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 82 % 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 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 42 125 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 62 775 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 46 790 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 51 181 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 58 637 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 53 657 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 50 568 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 105 628 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 075 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 762 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 410 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 824 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 134 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 331 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 787 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 875 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 49 299 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 47 263 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 036 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 36 011 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 42 639 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 47 202 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 42 125 Ft This tyre 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 38 224 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 778 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 42 558 Ft 
Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 786 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 29 896 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 517 Ft 
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 60 913 Ft 5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
5.5 weakest in the group Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +18 788 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +20 650 Ft
Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 60 913 Ft +18 788 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 62 775 Ft +20 650 Ft rank in the group of 30 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 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.8 62 775 Ft +20 650 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 790 Ft +4 665 Ft
- 2. 9.1 51 181 Ft +9 056 Ft
- 2. 9.1 58 637 Ft +16 513 Ft
- 5. 8.6 53 657 Ft +11 532 Ft
- 5. 8.6 50 568 Ft +8 443 Ft
- 7. 8.4 105 628 Ft +63 503 Ft
- 8. 8.3 40 075 Ft −2 050 Ft
- 8. 8.3 52 762 Ft +10 638 Ft
- 10. 8.1 48 410 Ft +6 285 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 824 Ft −301 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 134 Ft +10 009 Ft
- 13. 7.7 51 331 Ft +9 206 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 787 Ft +662 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 875 Ft −2 249 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 299 Ft +7 174 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 263 Ft +5 138 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 036 Ft +2 911 Ft
- 16. 7.4 36 011 Ft −6 114 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 639 Ft +514 Ft
- 16. 7.4 47 202 Ft +5 077 Ft
- 22. 7.3 42 125 Ft
- 23. 6.9 38 224 Ft −3 901 Ft
- 23. 6.9
- 25. 6.8 35 778 Ft −6 346 Ft
- 26. 6.7 42 558 Ft +433 Ft
- 27. 6.6 45 786 Ft +3 661 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 896 Ft −12 229 Ft
- 29. 6.1 40 517 Ft −1 608 Ft
- 30. 5.5 60 913 Ft +18 788 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 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3863800
EAN4981910545507
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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Hankook
W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2
6.6
from 52 194 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 42 125 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 41 824 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 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
42 124,63 Ft
Lowest for the period
41 934,13 Ft
Highest for the period
42 729,15 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.