Name: Toyo Observe S944 225/50 R17
Brand: Toyo
Rating: 51 (11 reviews)

225/50 R17 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 R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/50 R17, 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 225/50 R17 was held by AutoMotorSport in 2020, where Observe S944 received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a BMW 3.

225/50 R17 98 V XL

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225/50 R17 98 V

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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

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ALPIN 6

R15 - R20

3.15/5

Comparison with Toyo Observe S944:

Michelin better at:

• Wet handling
• Wet braking
• Wet circle cornering

Michelin worse at:

• Interior noise
• Dry handling

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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 (225/50 R17)

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

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

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

225/50 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%		Autobild 2025	Premium	£175 98 H + 1
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%		Autobild 2021	Premium	£130 94 H + 5
3.	Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	85.1% 79.2% 76.4%		Autobild 2025	Premium	£242 94 H + 5
4.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
5.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium	£455 98 H + 2
6.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2019	Premium
7.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
8.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
9.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£156 94 H + 4
10.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2025	Premium
11.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%		ADAC 2023	Premium	£139 94 H + 1
12.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£120 94 H + 2
13.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%		ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£114 94 H + 1
14.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	ACE 2020	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£126 98 H + 1
15.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£160 94 H + 6
16.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autoklub ČR 2014	ADAC 2013	Premium
17.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
18.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	Autobild 2017	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle	£160 94 H + 5
19.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£112 98 H + 1
20.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autobild 2017	Autoexpress 2017	Premium	£220 94 H + 8
21.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£125 0 V
22.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£95 98 H + 1
23.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
24.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	ACE 2020	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£210 94 V + 4
25.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£100 94 H + 2
26.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	ADAC 2021	ADAC 2025	Upper-middle
27.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£164 98 V + 1
28.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ACE 2020	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
29.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
30.	Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5	73.6% 87.3%	Autobild 2017		Lowcost
31.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
32.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%			Premium
33.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2021	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£97 98 V
34.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
35.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	AutoMotorSport 2020		Lowcost
36.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£131 94 H + 7
37.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		ADAC 2021	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£99 98 V + 1
38.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%			Lowcost
39.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£96 98 V
40.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Automotorsport 2015	Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£143 94 H + 1
41.	Nokian WR D3		Autobild 2014	ADAC 2013	Upper-middle
42.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£108 98 H + 1
43.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%		Autobild 2023	Lowcost
44.	Nokian WR A4			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
45.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2017		Upper-middle
46.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£160 94 H + 7
47.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
48.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%		ADAC 2025	Lowcost
49.	Kormoran SNOW			ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
51.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2017	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
52.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost
53.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2014	Autobild 2023	Lowcost
54.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2		Autobild 2017		Lowcost

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