Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 55 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
40 085 Ft
in 225/50 R17
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Which sizes it's made in
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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 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910548232 SAP: 3830300
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 40 085 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910525516 SAP: 3855800
TOYO OBSERVE S944
D B B Price from 58 326 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910548232
Current prices for size 225/50 R17.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
40 085 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
40 287 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
41 612 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
45 963 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
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 225/50 R17 among 55 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (25.–40.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 20 of 64
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 20 of 63
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 24 of 55
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 4 of 57
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 35 of 72
49 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 32 of 71
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 33 of 60
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 10 of 58
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 42 of 58
73 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 37 of 58
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 40 of 55
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 54 of 59
92 +6,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 44 of 59
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 45 of 51
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 12 of 60
21 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 19 of 58
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 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 225/50 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 40 085 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 87 502 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 46 063 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 383 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 491 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 228 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 212 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 914 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 37 719 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 39 581 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 41 066 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 47 977 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 107 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 880 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 239 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 634 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 41 712 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 43 539 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 41 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 33 593 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 46 209 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 37 351 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 45 941 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 085 Ft This tyre 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 33 024 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 940 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 246 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 38 788 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 41 768 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 36 233 Ft 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 35 091 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 34 810 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 581 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP 5.6 36 723 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 36 229 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft −3 856 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +47 417 Ft
Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft −3 856 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +47 417 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 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 87 502 Ft +47 417 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 063 Ft +5 978 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 383 Ft +12 298 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 491 Ft +15 406 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 228 Ft +4 143 Ft
- 6. 8.4 56 212 Ft +16 127 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 914 Ft +1 829 Ft
- 7. 8.3 37 719 Ft −2 366 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 581 Ft −504 Ft
- 10. 8.1 41 066 Ft +981 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 977 Ft +7 892 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 107 Ft +2 022 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 880 Ft +5 795 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 239 Ft −1 846 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 634 Ft −3 451 Ft
- 15. 7.5 41 712 Ft +1 627 Ft
- 17. 7.4 43 539 Ft +3 454 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 499 Ft +1 414 Ft
- 17. 7.4 33 593 Ft −6 492 Ft
- 17. 7.4 46 209 Ft +6 124 Ft
- 17. 7.4 37 351 Ft −2 734 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 941 Ft +5 856 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 085 Ft
- 24. 6.9 33 024 Ft −7 061 Ft
- 24. 6.9 47 940 Ft +7 855 Ft
- 26. 6.8 33 246 Ft −6 839 Ft
- 27. 6.7 38 788 Ft −1 297 Ft
- 28. 6.6 41 768 Ft +1 683 Ft
- 29. 6.1 36 233 Ft −3 852 Ft
- 30. 5.9 35 091 Ft −4 994 Ft
- 31. 5.8 34 810 Ft −5 275 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 581 Ft −16 504 Ft
- 33. 5.6 36 723 Ft −3 362 Ft
- 34. 5.2 36 229 Ft −3 856 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 225/50 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3830300
EAN4981910548232
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
7.8
from 50 939 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 40 085 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 ICEPT RS3
8.3
from 43 006 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 225/50 R17.
Current lowest
40 085,01 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 136,83 Ft
Highest for the period
40 085,01 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.