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 R16 among 49 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
33 679 Ft
in 195/55 R16
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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 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4981910532118 SAP: 3854300
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
E B B Price from 33 679 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4981910544531 SAP: 3863600
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
D B B Price from 50 338 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532118
Current prices for size 195/55 R16.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2024
33 679 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
35 990 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
35 990 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
36 825 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 195/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 21 of 58
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 23 of 58
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 23 of 50
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 5 of 49
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 30 of 65
47 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 28 of 65
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 30 of 53
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 10 of 50
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 40 of 53
76 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 35 of 53
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 39 of 49
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 47 of 52
91 +7,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 36 of 51
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 41 of 46
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 11 of 52
22 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 14 of 52
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 91 % Dry 76 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 78 % 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 195/55 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 33 679 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 47 084 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 43 766 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 48 275 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 33 734 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 47 984 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 785 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 34 240 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 30 851 Ft better and cheaper 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.1 41 822 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 35 013 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 36 510 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 36 699 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 36 314 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 598 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 374 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 202 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 34 978 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 917 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 34 235 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 27 197 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 516 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 33 679 Ft This tyre 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 42 900 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 31 601 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 489 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 616 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 28 934 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 30 047 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 090 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 31 798 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 026 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 853 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 32 041 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 254 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 278 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +6 599 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +13 405 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +6 599 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +13 405 Ft rank in the group of 35 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 (35)
- 1. 9.8 47 084 Ft +13 405 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 766 Ft +10 087 Ft
- 3. 9.0 48 275 Ft +14 596 Ft
- 4. 8.6 33 734 Ft +54 Ft
- 5. 8.4 47 984 Ft +14 305 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 785 Ft +105 Ft
- 6. 8.3 34 240 Ft +561 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 851 Ft −2 828 Ft
- 9. 8.1 41 822 Ft +8 143 Ft
- 9. 8.1 35 013 Ft +1 334 Ft
- 11. 8.0 36 510 Ft +2 831 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 699 Ft +3 020 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 314 Ft +2 635 Ft
- 12. 7.8 37 598 Ft +3 919 Ft
- 15. 7.7 34 374 Ft +695 Ft
- 16. 7.6 32 202 Ft −1 478 Ft
- 16. 7.6 34 978 Ft +1 299 Ft
- 18. 7.5 32 917 Ft −762 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 235 Ft +556 Ft
- 19. 7.4 27 197 Ft −6 482 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 516 Ft +837 Ft
- 22. 7.3 33 679 Ft
- 23. 7.1 42 900 Ft +9 221 Ft
- 24. 6.9 31 601 Ft −2 078 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 489 Ft −1 190 Ft
- 26. 6.8 27 616 Ft −6 063 Ft
- 26. 6.8 28 934 Ft −4 745 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 047 Ft −3 632 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 090 Ft −4 589 Ft
- 30. 6.6 31 798 Ft −1 881 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 026 Ft −653 Ft
- 31. 6.4 28 853 Ft −4 826 Ft
- 33. 6.1 32 041 Ft −1 638 Ft
- 34. 5.7 21 254 Ft −12 425 Ft
- 35. 5.2 40 278 Ft +6 599 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 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3854300
EAN4981910532118
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.
Select a tyre to compare with Toyo S944 OBSERVE.
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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 38 787 Ft
This tyre
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S944 OBSERVE
7.3
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Reference tyre
Laufenn
LW31 i FIT +
7.4
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 R16.
Current lowest
33 679,13 Ft
Lowest for the period
32 038,29 Ft
Highest for the period
33 679,13 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.