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 R17 among 46 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
38 442 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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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 205/55 R17 95V XL EAN: 4981910532477 SAP: 3855300
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 38 442 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532477
Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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In stock
38 442 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
38 868 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
40 640 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
43 324 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 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 18 of 55
34 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 18 of 55
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 20 of 46
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 3 of 47
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 31 of 64
49 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 31 of 64
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 28 of 49
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 6 of 48
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 33 of 48
70 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 30 of 48
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 34 of 46
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 43 of 48
91 +6,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 36 of 48
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 38 of 43
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 9 of 49
19 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 13 of 48
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 91 % 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 205/55 R17
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 38 442 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 61 571 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 48 605 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 510 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 68 948 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 747 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 59 996 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 42 422 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 45 584 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 246 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 098 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 756 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 46 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 46 113 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 577 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 989 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 789 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 61 928 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 300 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 40 909 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 442 Ft This tyre 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 507 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 48 162 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 172 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 50 811 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 46 255 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 39 561 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 47 440 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 23 579 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 29 122 Ft 5,0 Median 7,6 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −9 320 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +23 128 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 122 Ft −9 320 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 571 Ft +23 128 Ft rank in the group of 29 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.8 61 571 Ft +23 128 Ft
- 2. 9.1 48 605 Ft +10 163 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 510 Ft +18 068 Ft
- 4. 9.0 68 948 Ft +30 506 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 747 Ft +9 305 Ft
- 6. 8.4 59 996 Ft +21 554 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 422 Ft +3 979 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 584 Ft +7 142 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 246 Ft +803 Ft
- 10. 8.1 42 098 Ft +3 656 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 756 Ft +9 313 Ft
- 11. 7.8 46 889 Ft +8 447 Ft
- 13. 7.7 46 113 Ft +7 671 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 577 Ft +6 135 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 989 Ft +1 547 Ft
- 16. 7.5 39 789 Ft +1 346 Ft
- 17. 7.4 61 928 Ft +23 485 Ft
- 17. 7.4 34 300 Ft −4 142 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 909 Ft +2 467 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 442 Ft
- 21. 6.9 34 507 Ft −3 935 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 162 Ft +9 720 Ft
- 23. 6.8 34 172 Ft −4 270 Ft
- 24. 6.7 50 811 Ft +12 369 Ft
- 25. 6.6 46 255 Ft +7 813 Ft
- 26. 6.1 39 561 Ft +1 118 Ft
- 27. 5.8 47 440 Ft +8 997 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 579 Ft −14 864 Ft
- 29. 5.0 29 122 Ft −9 320 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 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3855300
EAN4981910532477
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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Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 47 419 Ft
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S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 38 442 Ft
Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 48 116 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 R17.
Current lowest
38 442,40 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 350,49 Ft
Highest for the period
38 505,78 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.