Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R15 among 39 available 
tested only in R16, R17, R18, R19 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested only in R16, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
53 028 Ft
in 195/55 R15
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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.
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Your size 195/55 R15 89H XL EAN: 4981910532385 SAP: 3853700
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
E B B Price from 53 028 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532385
Current prices for size 195/55 R15.
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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 195/55 R15 among 39 available
tested only in R16, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 17 of 42
42 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 18 of 42
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 17 of 38
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 3 of 38
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 25 of 50
51 +3,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 23 of 50
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 23 of 39
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 10 of 38
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 31 of 39
81 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 28 of 39
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 32 of 38
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 38 of 39
99 +9,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 29 of 39
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 33 of 34
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 8 of 39
22 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 11 of 39
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 99 % Dry 81 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 78 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in economy in size 195/55 R15 from 4 testy in economy
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 XL stands in size 195/55 R15
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 53 028 Ft
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 856 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 32 758 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 29 107 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 32 200 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 34 349 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 124 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 40 178 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 267 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 494 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 32 649 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 520 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 25 320 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 935 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 825 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 27 087 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 33 567 Ft better and cheaper Toyo S944 Observe XL 7.3 53 028 Ft This tyre 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 30 192 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 28 188 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 24 017 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 28 702 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 670 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 42 482 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 27 882 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 6.0 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 26 700 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 20 117 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 5.6 29 768 Ft 
Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 5.2 20 376 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 8,3
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 20 376 Ft −32 652 Ft 8.3 best in the group Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft −19 172 Ft
Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 20 376 Ft −32 652 Ft 8.3 best in the group Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft −19 172 Ft rank in the group of 29 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 8,3
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 16 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 8.3 33 856 Ft −19 172 Ft
- 1. 8.3 32 758 Ft −20 270 Ft
- 1. 8.3 29 107 Ft −23 921 Ft
- 1. 8.3 32 200 Ft −20 828 Ft
- 5. 8.1 34 349 Ft −18 679 Ft
- 6. 8.0 30 124 Ft −22 904 Ft
- 7. 7.8 40 178 Ft −12 850 Ft
- 7. 7.8 37 267 Ft −15 761 Ft
- 9. 7.7 34 494 Ft −18 534 Ft
- 10. 7.6 32 649 Ft −20 379 Ft
- 10. 7.6 32 520 Ft −20 508 Ft
- 12. 7.5 25 320 Ft −27 708 Ft
- 13. 7.4 31 935 Ft −21 093 Ft
- 13. 7.4 34 825 Ft −18 203 Ft
- 13. 7.4 27 087 Ft −25 941 Ft
- 13. 7.4 33 567 Ft −19 461 Ft
- 17. 7.3 53 028 Ft
- 18. 6.9 30 192 Ft −22 836 Ft
- 19. 6.8 28 188 Ft −24 840 Ft
- 19. 6.8 24 017 Ft −29 011 Ft
- 19. 6.8 28 702 Ft −24 326 Ft
- 22. 6.7 26 670 Ft −26 358 Ft
- 23. 6.4 42 482 Ft −10 546 Ft
- 23. 6.4 27 882 Ft −25 146 Ft
- 25. 6.0
- 26. 5.9 26 700 Ft −26 328 Ft
- 27. 5.7 20 117 Ft −32 911 Ft
- 28. 5.6 29 768 Ft −23 260 Ft
- 29. 5.2 20 376 Ft −32 652 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 195/55 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)89
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3853700
EAN4981910532385
EU energy label E B B (71 dB)
E 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.
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Apollo
ALNAC 4G WINTER
6.8
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S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 53 028 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 33 856 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 195/55 R15.
Current lowest
53 028,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
52 901,00 Ft
Highest for the period
53 115,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.