Toyo Mid-range S944 OBSERVE
7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/65 R17 among 43 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
47 636 Ft
in 215/65 R17
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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 (1)
Your size 215/65 R17 103V XL EAN: 4981910532590 SAP: 3857000
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
D B B Price from 47 636 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910532590
Current prices for size 215/65 R17.
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In stock
47 636 Ft
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In stock
61 543 Ft
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In stock
62 263 Ft
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Delivery within 4 days
50 498 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 215/65 R17 among 43 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only 
ranking not certain yet (20.–34.) ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 17 of 49
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 17 of 49
43 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 20 of 43
47 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 3 of 45
10 −2,5 %
Wet beats 16 of 52
32 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 16 of 52
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 22 of 46
65 +5,7 %
wet handling
beats 4 of 46
12 ≈ average
Dry beats 32 of 46
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 31 of 46
70 +1,1 %
dry handling
beats 31 of 45
82 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 42 of 45
94 +7,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 37 of 45
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 35 of 39
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort beats 9 of 46
21 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 12 of 46
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 94 % Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 79 % 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 215/65 R17
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 47 636 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 58 628 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 495 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 65 782 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 51 100 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 65 735 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 114 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 48 503 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 070 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 48 843 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 47 493 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 196 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 471 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 251 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 44 214 Ft better and cheaper Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 47 636 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 48 473 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 73 843 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 51 022 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 36 627 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 36 576 Ft 
Hankook W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 6.6 47 899 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 43 299 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 35 161 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 28 679 Ft 5,7 Median 7,6 9,8
5.7 weakest in the group Triangle WINTERX TW401 28 679 Ft −18 957 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 58 628 Ft +10 992 Ft
Triangle WINTERX TW401 28 679 Ft −18 957 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 58 628 Ft +10 992 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.8 58 628 Ft +10 992 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 495 Ft +8 858 Ft
- 3. 9.0 65 782 Ft +18 146 Ft
- 4. 8.6 51 100 Ft +3 463 Ft
- 5. 8.4 65 735 Ft +18 098 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 114 Ft −6 523 Ft
- 6. 8.3 48 503 Ft +866 Ft
- 8. 8.1 48 070 Ft +433 Ft
- 9. 7.8 48 843 Ft +1 206 Ft
- 10. 7.7 47 493 Ft −143 Ft
- 11. 7.6 44 196 Ft −3 441 Ft
- 11. 7.6 47 471 Ft −166 Ft
- 13. 7.5 43 251 Ft −4 385 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 214 Ft −3 423 Ft
- 15. 7.3 47 636 Ft
- 15. 7.3 48 473 Ft +837 Ft
- 17. 7.1 73 843 Ft +26 207 Ft
- 18. 6.9 51 022 Ft +3 386 Ft
- 18. 6.9 36 627 Ft −11 009 Ft
- 20. 6.8 36 576 Ft −11 060 Ft
- 21. 6.6 47 899 Ft +263 Ft
- 22. 6.1 43 299 Ft −4 337 Ft
- 23. 5.8 35 161 Ft −12 475 Ft
- 24. 5.7 28 679 Ft −18 957 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 215/65 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3857000
EAN4981910532590
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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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 48 503 Ft
This tyre
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S944 OBSERVE
7.3
from 47 636 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W330A Winter i*cept evo3 X
8.6
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 215/65 R17.
Current lowest
47 636,43 Ft
Lowest for the period
47 070,01 Ft
Highest for the period
47 636,43 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.