Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
29 059 Ft
in 205/55 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 (3)
Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 4981910520405 SAP: 3854400
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B A Price from 29 059 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 94V XL EAN: 4981910520412 SAP: 3854500
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
D B B Price from 35 693 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 4981910541059 SAP: 3858100
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
D B A Price from 47 125 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910520405
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
29 059 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
30 226 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
30 579 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
31 132 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 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 21 of 67
32 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 24 of 67
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 24 of 56
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 4 of 57
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 41 of 79
53 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 39 of 79
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 37 of 62
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 10 of 59
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 47 of 61
78 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 43 of 61
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 44 of 55
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 57 of 62
93 +7,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 45 of 59
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 49 of 54
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 10 of 59
18 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 12 of 58
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 93 % Dry 78 % 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo S944 OBSERVE stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 29 059 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 29 568 Ft 
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 29 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 28 391 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 466 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 480 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 31 270 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 27 700 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 29 103 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 29 789 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 991 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 27 249 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 26 146 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 630 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 32 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 25 356 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 35 227 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 29 059 Ft This tyre 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 28 494 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 40 226 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 107 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 27 205 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 22 151 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 613 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 29 896 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 397 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 30 819 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 307 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 28 335 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 25 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 721 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 174 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +11 115 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +10 113 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +11 115 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +10 113 Ft rank in the group of 37 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 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft +10 113 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft +5 799 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft +13 503 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft −1 009 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft +20 095 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft +509 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft +934 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft −668 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft +2 408 Ft
- 10. 8.0 30 480 Ft +1 421 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft +2 211 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft −1 359 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft +44 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft +730 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 991 Ft −1 068 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft −1 810 Ft
- 17. 7.5 26 146 Ft −2 913 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft +2 571 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 499 Ft +3 440 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −3 703 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft +6 168 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft −565 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft +11 167 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +25 048 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft −1 854 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −6 908 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −5 445 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft +837 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft −2 662 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft +1 760 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft −752 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft −724 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −3 137 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −7 338 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft +11 115 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 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3854400
EAN4981910520405
EU energy label D B A (69 dB)
D B A (69 dB) Manufacturer Toyo
Tread S944 OBSERVE
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 28 391 Ft
This tyre
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S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 29 059 Ft
Reference tyre
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
from 38 839 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 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
29 058,87 Ft
Lowest for the period
28 936,95 Ft
Highest for the period
29 058,87 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.