Name: Toyo Observe S944 225/45 R18
Brand: Toyo
Rating: 52 (11 reviews)

225/45 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. 225/45 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/45 R18, Observe S944 usually competes against EuroWinter HS01, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 48%, compared to 52% of the Toyo in question. Latest test in 225/45 R18 was held by Autobild in 2023, where Observe S944 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 15. place. It was tested on a BMW 3.

225/45 R18 V XL

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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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EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21

2.4/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Falken better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

Falken worse at:

• Snow traction
• Dry handling
• Interior noise

£191

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.5/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Kleber better at:

• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet circle cornering

Kleber worse at:

• Dry handling

£144

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2.35/5

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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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.6/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Uniroyal better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking
• Snow handling

Uniroyal worse at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling
• Dry braking

£142

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

2.9/5

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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G-FORCE WINTER 2

R14 - R19

4.15/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

BFGoodrich better at:

• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow traction

BFGoodrich worse at:

• Dry handling

£152

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.75/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Semperit better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow handling

Semperit worse at:

• Snow traction

£121

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.15/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

Bridgestone worse at:

• Interior noise

£256

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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

£213

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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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Blizzak 6

R16 - R22

4.55/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

Bridgestone worse at:

• Interior noise
• Dry braking

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Toyo Observe S944 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/45 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

225/45 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 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£127 95 V
2.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Premium	£189 95 H + 3
3.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2021	Autobild 2020	Premium	£187 95 H + 1
4.	Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6	83.5% 84.5% 78%	AutoMotorSport 2020	ADAC 2021	Premium	£134 91 V + 14
5.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium	£139 95 V + 2
6.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2023	Premium	£256 95 V
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£146 95 H + 2
8.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£144 95 V
9.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2023	Premium	£175 95 V
10.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2025	Premium	£176 95 V + 3
11.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4	87.4% 91.3% 89.3%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Sportscars 2017	Premium	£197 95 V + 2
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£152 95 V
13.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Sportscars 2015	Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£168 91 H + 10
15.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%		Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£133 91 H + 4
16.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£106 95 V
17.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle	£132 91 H + 1
18.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£121 95 V
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
20.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle	£191 95 T + 3
21.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£126 95 V
22.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%		ADAC 2025	Upper-middle	£138 95 V + 1
23.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2021	Upper-middle	£138 0 V
24.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
25.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2021	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
26.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£155 95 H + 7
27.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£248 95 H + 4
28.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
29.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		AutoMotorSport 2020	Lowcost
30.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autobild 2023	Autoklub ČR 2022	Lowcost	£111 95 V + 1
31.	Nexen WinGuard Sport			Autobild 2014	Lowcost
32.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost
33.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32			Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£172 95 H
34.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£142 95 V
35.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
36.	Nokian WR A4		AutoMotorSport 2017	Sportscars 2017	Upper-middle
37.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£213 91 Q + 3
38.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
39.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2025	Lowcost
40.	Kormoran SNOW			ADAC 2023	Lowcost
41.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
42.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter			Autobild 2020	Lowcost
43.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2			Autobild 2017	Lowcost
44.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2023	Autobild 2019	Lowcost	£88 95 V

225/45 R18 V XL

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