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 R17 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
58 264 Ft
in 215/55 R17
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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 215/55 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910548249 SAP: 3830400
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
D B B Price from 58 264 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 215/55 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910548249 SAP: 3830400
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
D B B Price from 58 264 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/55 R17.
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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 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (22.–38.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 22 of 63
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 22 of 63
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 24 of 54
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 5 of 55
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 36 of 74
49 +3,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 34 of 74
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 31 of 58
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 9 of 56
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 40 of 57
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 36 of 57
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 39 of 53
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 50 of 56
90 +6,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 43 of 56
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 46 of 51
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 12 of 57
22 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 17 of 56
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 90 % 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 215/55 R17
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 58 264 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 63 280 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 57 635 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W340 Winter i*cept evo 4 9.1 77 099 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 64 356 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 483 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 561 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 795 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 085 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 090 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 44 570 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 623 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 45 164 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 959 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 779 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 40 640 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 42 675 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 796 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 53 684 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 756 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 41 189 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 35 729 Ft better and cheaper Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 58 264 Ft This tyre 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 41 194 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 63 398 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 458 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 956 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 970 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 40 319 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 50 990 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 806 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 31 156 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 387 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 34 942 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 34 942 Ft −23 322 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 63 280 Ft +5 016 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 34 942 Ft −23 322 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 63 280 Ft +5 016 Ft rank in the group of 33 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 18 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (33)
- 1. 9.8 63 280 Ft +5 016 Ft
- 2. 9.1 57 635 Ft −629 Ft
- 2. 9.1 77 099 Ft +18 835 Ft
- 4. 9.0 64 356 Ft +6 092 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 483 Ft −13 781 Ft
- 6. 8.4 57 561 Ft −703 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 795 Ft −15 469 Ft
- 7. 8.3 40 085 Ft −18 179 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 090 Ft −17 174 Ft
- 10. 8.1 44 570 Ft −13 694 Ft
- 11. 7.8 44 623 Ft −13 641 Ft
- 11. 7.8 45 164 Ft −13 100 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 959 Ft −14 305 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 779 Ft −17 485 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 640 Ft −17 624 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 675 Ft −15 589 Ft
- 17. 7.5 39 796 Ft −18 468 Ft
- 18. 7.4 53 684 Ft −4 580 Ft
- 18. 7.4 45 756 Ft −12 508 Ft
- 18. 7.4 41 189 Ft −17 075 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 729 Ft −22 535 Ft
- 22. 7.3 58 264 Ft
- 23. 7.1 41 194 Ft −17 070 Ft
- 23. 7.1 63 398 Ft +5 134 Ft
- 25. 6.9 34 458 Ft −23 806 Ft
- 25. 6.9 47 956 Ft −10 308 Ft
- 27. 6.8 34 970 Ft −23 294 Ft
- 28. 6.7 40 319 Ft −17 945 Ft
- 29. 6.6 50 990 Ft −7 274 Ft
- 30. 6.1 40 806 Ft −17 458 Ft
- 31. 5.8 31 156 Ft −27 108 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 387 Ft −34 877 Ft
- 33. 5.2 34 942 Ft −23 322 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 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3830400
EAN4981910548249
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 - 3PMSF Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Toyo S944 OBSERVE.
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Semperit
SPEED-GRIP 5
7.8
from 45 164 Ft
This tyre
Compare → Toyo
S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 58 264 Ft
Reference tyre
Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 47 586 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
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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 R17.
Current lowest
58 264,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
58 124,73 Ft
Highest for the period
58 360,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.