Name: Toyo Observe S944 225/40 R18
Brand: Toyo
Rating: 51 (11 reviews)

225/40 R18 Toyo Observe S944 variants

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Special: XL

Toyo Observe S944 is a winter tyre made in total of 53 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/40 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 90mm sidewall height. In 225/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h. In 225/40 R18, Observe S944 usually competes against MP93 Nordicca, which is a tyre from Matador with a rating of 40%, compared to 51% of the Toyo in question. Latest test in 225/40 R18 was held by Autobild in 2020, where Observe S944 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 11. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.

225/40 R18 92 W XL

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225/40 R18 92 W

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Toyo Observe S944 is made in 53 sizes, starting from 185/55 R15 up to 225/40 R20.

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Matador better at:

• Snow traction
• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Matador worse at:

• Dry braking
• Aquaplaning - cross

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Kleber better at:

• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet circle cornering

Kleber worse at:

• Dry handling

£118

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Barum better at:

• Snow handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Snow traction

Barum worse at:

• Comfort
• Dry braking
• Aquaplaning - cross

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Uniroyal better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking
• Snow handling

Uniroyal worse at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Dry braking

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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.05/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow traction

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Dry handling

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Semperit better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow handling

Semperit worse at:

• Snow traction

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

Bridgestone worse at:

• Interior noise

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EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Falken better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

Falken worse at:

• Snow traction
• Dry handling
• Interior noise

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BluEarth winter V905

R13 - R23

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Yokohama better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Dry braking

Yokohama worse at:

• Snow traction
• Interior noise
• Snow handling

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Snowprox S954

R16 - R21

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Toyo better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Dry handling

Toyo worse at:

• Snow traction
• Interior noise
• Snow handling

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UltraGrip Performance+

R15 - R22

4.5/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

GoodYear better at:

• Wet handling
• Snow handling
• Wet circle cornering

GoodYear worse at:

• Dry handling

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Toyo Observe S944 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/40 R18)

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #13 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Toyo Observe S944	35,7	30,8
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 20

The Toyo Observe S944 finished in the middle of the pack, securing the 15th spot among 20 competitors. Awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory', this tire demonstrated strong performance on snow, with high traction and short braking distances. Additionally, it was praised for decent comfort and good tread life. However, its performance was hindered by moderate lateral grip on snowy and wet surfaces, which affected its overall standing. Despite these drawbacks, the Toyo Observe S944 showed commendable strengths where it mattered the most in winter conditions.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Toyo Observe S944	3+	2	2-	1-
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Toyo Observe S944	3,3	2,5	2,9	2,1	3,4	3,0
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Source: www.adac.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Toyo Observe S944	6,1	7,8	6,9	7	7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17
good
Ranked #6 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Toyo Observe S944	2	2+	2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Toyo Observe S944	3+	2	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

225/40 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330	78% 79.4% 70.4% 78.2%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£142 92 V + 1
2.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Premium	£156 92 V + 1
3.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2021	Premium
4.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Tyre Reviews 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
5.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Sport Auto 2023	ADAC 2023	Premium	£121 92 V + 1
6.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2023	Premium	£154 92 V
7.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£118 92 V + 1
8.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Sportscars 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
9.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2025	Autobild 2023	Premium	£129 92 V + 1
10.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%	Sportscars 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Premium
11.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£134 92 V
12.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%		Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
13.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£159 92 H + 6
14.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£90 92 V
15.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%		Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£165 92 V + 2
16.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Sportscars 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
17.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£89 0 V
18.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	Autobild 2025	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£99 92 V
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%		Autobild 2019	Lowcost
20.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£83 92 V + 4
21.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£109 92 V
22.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
23.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£132 92 W + 1
24.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	ADAC 2025	Autozeitung 2022	Upper-middle	£130 92 V
25.	Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5	73.6% 87.3%		Autobild 2017	Lowcost
26.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£177 92 V
27.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2020	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
28.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2025	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£87 92 V
29.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%		Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
30.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		AutoMotorSport 2020	Lowcost
31.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7			Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£91 92 V + 1
32.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2025	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£86 92 V
33.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32			Autoexpress 2016	Premium
34.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost
35.	Nokian WR A4		Sportscars 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
36.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£109 92 Q + 3
37.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
38.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%	ADAC 2025	Autobild 2023	Lowcost
39.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
40.	Kormoran SNOW			ADAC 2023	Lowcost
41.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%		Autobild 2019	Lowcost
42.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%	Autobild 2025		Lowcost
43.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2			Autobild 2017	Lowcost

225/40 R18 92 W XL

225/40 R18 92 W

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