Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R16 among 49 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
38 826 Ft
in 215/55 R16
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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.
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Your size 215/55 R16 97H XL EAN: 4981910532408 SAP: 3854600
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 38 826 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532408
Current prices for size 215/55 R16.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
38 826 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
40 750 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
41 226 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 7 days
42 592 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 215/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 20 of 60
34 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 21 of 60
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 24 of 52
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 4 of 52
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 36 of 67
54 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 34 of 67
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 36 of 55
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 10 of 53
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 41 of 54
77 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 37 of 54
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 39 of 50
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 48 of 55
88 +6,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 38 of 53
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 42 of 49
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 10 of 54
19 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 14 of 53
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 88 % Dry 77 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 81 % 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 215/55 R16
Compared with 33 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 38 826 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 653 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 59 587 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 35 586 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 6 8.6 179 801 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 638 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 278 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 43 819 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 35 437 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 43 110 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 43 056 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 42 770 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 40 866 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 795 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 244 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 39 563 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 35 180 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 36 236 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 44 550 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 31 647 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 663 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 35 477 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 64 998 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 826 Ft This tyre 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 681 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 43 625 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 32 915 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 35 133 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 33 988 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 45 336 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 324 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 569 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 52 629 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 28 698 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 28 698 Ft −10 128 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 52 653 Ft +13 827 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 28 698 Ft −10 128 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 52 653 Ft +13 827 Ft rank in the group of 33 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 9,1
💡 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 (33)
- 1. 9.1 52 653 Ft +13 827 Ft
- 2. 9.0 59 587 Ft +20 761 Ft
- 3. 8.6 35 586 Ft −3 240 Ft
- 3. 8.6 179 801 Ft +140 975 Ft
- 5. 8.4 59 638 Ft +20 811 Ft
- 6. 8.3 42 278 Ft +3 452 Ft
- 6. 8.3 43 819 Ft +4 992 Ft
- 6. 8.3 35 437 Ft −3 390 Ft
- 9. 8.1 43 110 Ft +4 284 Ft
- 10. 8.0 43 056 Ft +4 229 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 770 Ft +3 943 Ft
- 11. 7.8 40 866 Ft +2 040 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 795 Ft +4 969 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 244 Ft +1 417 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 563 Ft +737 Ft
- 16. 7.5 35 180 Ft −3 646 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 236 Ft −2 591 Ft
- 17. 7.4 44 550 Ft +5 724 Ft
- 17. 7.4 31 647 Ft −7 179 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 663 Ft +1 836 Ft
- 17. 7.4 35 477 Ft −3 349 Ft
- 22. 7.3 64 998 Ft +26 172 Ft
- 22. 7.3 38 826 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 681 Ft −6 146 Ft
- 24. 6.9 43 625 Ft +4 798 Ft
- 26. 6.8 32 915 Ft −5 912 Ft
- 26. 6.8 35 133 Ft −3 693 Ft
- 28. 6.7 33 988 Ft −4 838 Ft
- 29. 6.6 45 336 Ft +6 510 Ft
- 30. 5.8 29 324 Ft −9 502 Ft
- 31. 5.7 23 569 Ft −15 258 Ft
- 32. 5.6 52 629 Ft +13 802 Ft
- 33. 5.0 28 698 Ft −10 128 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 215/55 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3854600
EAN4981910532408
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 HS02
7.6
from 39 563 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 38 826 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 42 278 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 215/55 R16.
Current lowest
38 826,44 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 646,10 Ft
Highest for the period
38 826,44 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.