Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R16 among 39 available 
tested in R16 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
41 232 Ft
in 225/55 R16
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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 225/55 R16 99V XL EAN: 4981910532415 SAP: 3854700
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
D B B Price from 41 232 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532415
Current prices for size 225/55 R16.
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In stock Year of manufacture: 2025
41 232 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
46 561 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
48 384 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 7 days
47 228 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 225/55 R16 among 39 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 20 of 48
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 22 of 48
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 19 of 39
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 4 of 42
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 30 of 55
55 +4,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 28 of 55
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 27 of 42
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 9 of 42
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 32 of 42
77 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 29 of 42
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 34 of 41
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 37 of 41
91 +7,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 28 of 40
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 34 of 37
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 10 of 41
26 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 12 of 40
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 91 % Dry 77 % 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 225/55 R16
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 41 232 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 54 973 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 60 606 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 49 552 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 46 754 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 49 894 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 450 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 318 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 45 637 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 45 495 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 430 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 265 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 370 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 46 732 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 653 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 51 749 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 33 628 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 39 813 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 45 339 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 41 232 Ft This tyre 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 322 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 34 003 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 923 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 46 893 Ft 
Toyo SNOWPROX S954 FSL 6.4 40 018 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 26 651 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 34 751 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 5,0 Median 7,4 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 973 Ft +13 741 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 54 973 Ft +13 741 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
- 1. 9.1 54 973 Ft +13 741 Ft
- 2. 9.0 60 606 Ft +19 374 Ft
- 3. 8.6 49 552 Ft +8 320 Ft
- 4. 8.3 46 754 Ft +5 522 Ft
- 4. 8.3 49 894 Ft +8 662 Ft
- 4. 8.3 41 450 Ft +218 Ft
- 7. 8.1 42 318 Ft +1 086 Ft
- 8. 8.0 45 637 Ft +4 406 Ft
- 9. 7.8 45 495 Ft +4 263 Ft
- 10. 7.7 46 430 Ft +5 198 Ft
- 11. 7.6 44 265 Ft +3 033 Ft
- 12. 7.5 39 370 Ft −1 861 Ft
- 12. 7.5 46 732 Ft +5 500 Ft
- 14. 7.4 42 653 Ft +1 421 Ft
- 14. 7.4 51 749 Ft +10 517 Ft
- 14. 7.4 33 628 Ft −7 603 Ft
- 14. 7.4 39 813 Ft −1 419 Ft
- 14. 7.4 45 339 Ft +4 107 Ft
- 19. 7.3 41 232 Ft
- 20. 6.9 32 322 Ft −8 910 Ft
- 21. 6.8 34 003 Ft −7 229 Ft
- 21. 6.8 33 923 Ft −7 309 Ft
- 23. 6.6 46 893 Ft +5 662 Ft
- 24. 6.4 40 018 Ft −1 214 Ft
- 25. 5.7 26 651 Ft −14 581 Ft
- 26. 5.2 34 751 Ft −6 481 Ft
- 27. 5.0
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 225/55 R16
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3854700
EAN4981910532415
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.
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6.4
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7.3
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Reference tyre
Kumho
WP71
6.7
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 225/55 R16.
Current lowest
41 231,82 Ft
Lowest for the period
41 061,64 Ft
Highest for the period
42 945,05 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.