Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/50 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
40 168 Ft
in 205/50 R17
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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
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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 (1)
Your size 205/50 R17 93V XL EAN: 4981910532484 SAP: 3855600
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 40 168 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532484
Current prices for size 205/50 R17.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
40 168 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
41 943 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
42 431 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
48 114 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 205/50 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (21.–35.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 22 of 61
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 22 of 61
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 25 of 54
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 4 of 54
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 35 of 69
51 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 33 of 69
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 32 of 57
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 11 of 55
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 42 of 56
76 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 38 of 56
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 41 of 52
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 50 of 55
92 +6,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 43 of 55
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 45 of 50
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 11 of 56
21 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 19 of 55
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 92 % Dry 76 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 79 % 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 205/50 R17
Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 40 168 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 891 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 49 989 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 56 295 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 43 624 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 918 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 700 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 182 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 43 228 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 565 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 627 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 49 651 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 40 706 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 188 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 39 931 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 885 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 295 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 31 496 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 50 087 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 43 970 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 44 094 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 168 Ft This tyre 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 39 035 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 ZP-Dojazdová tech. Runflat 7.1 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 35 390 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 44 190 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 32 185 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 587 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 31 779 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 38 581 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 33 546 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 28 021 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 21 941 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 34 764 Ft 
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 5.2 47 055 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +6 887 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +13 723 Ft
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +6 887 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +13 723 Ft rank in the group of 34 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 5 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 53 891 Ft +13 723 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 989 Ft +9 821 Ft
- 3. 9.0 56 295 Ft +16 127 Ft
- 4. 8.6 43 624 Ft +3 456 Ft
- 5. 8.4 56 918 Ft +16 750 Ft
- 6. 8.3 42 700 Ft +2 532 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 182 Ft −3 985 Ft
- 6. 8.3 43 228 Ft +3 061 Ft
- 9. 8.1 42 565 Ft +2 398 Ft
- 10. 7.8 42 627 Ft +2 459 Ft
- 10. 7.8 49 651 Ft +9 483 Ft
- 12. 7.7 40 706 Ft +538 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 188 Ft −980 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 931 Ft −237 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 885 Ft −3 283 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 295 Ft +2 127 Ft
- 16. 7.4 31 496 Ft −8 672 Ft
- 16. 7.4 50 087 Ft +9 919 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 970 Ft +3 802 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 094 Ft +3 927 Ft
- 20. 7.3 40 168 Ft
- 20. 7.3 39 035 Ft −1 133 Ft
- 23. 7.1
- 24. 6.9 35 390 Ft −4 778 Ft
- 24. 6.9 44 190 Ft +4 022 Ft
- 26. 6.8 32 185 Ft −7 983 Ft
- 27. 6.7 37 587 Ft −2 580 Ft
- 28. 6.4 31 779 Ft −8 388 Ft
- 29. 6.1 38 581 Ft −1 586 Ft
- 30. 5.9 33 546 Ft −6 622 Ft
- 31. 5.8 28 021 Ft −12 146 Ft
- 32. 5.7 21 941 Ft −18 227 Ft
- 33. 5.6 34 764 Ft −5 404 Ft
- 34. 5.2 47 055 Ft +6 887 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 205/50 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)93
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3855600
EAN4981910532484
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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Falken
EUROWINTER HS01
7.3
from 44 094 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 40 168 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 42 700 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 205/50 R17.
Current lowest
40 167,56 Ft
Lowest for the period
40 005,00 Ft
Highest for the period
43 705,78 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.