Name: Toyo Observe S944 225/55 R16
Brand: Toyo
Rating: 51 (11 reviews)

225/55 R16 Toyo Observe S944 variants

Weight index

Speed index

MFSNo

RunflatNo

Special: XL

Toyo Observe S944 is a winter tyre made in total of 53 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/55 R16, 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.

225/55 R16 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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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

£124

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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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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 (225/55 R16)

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

225/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2021	Premium
2.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£137 95 H + 4
3.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Premium
5.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£124 95 H + 1
6.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
7.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
8.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2025	Premium	£230 95 H + 5
9.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£140 95 H + 1
10.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£129 99 H
11.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III			Premium
12.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
13.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
14.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle	£122 95 H + 4
15.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£130 99 H
16.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£96 0 H
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2019	Lowcost	£120 95 H + 1
18.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£99 95 H
19.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
20.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
21.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£123 0 V
22.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£131 95 H + 1
23.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle	£168 95 H + 3
24.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2025	Lowcost
25.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
26.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£108 95 W + 2
27.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%		Lowcost
28.	Nokian WR D3		Autobild 2014	Upper-middle
29.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£96 95 H
30.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£132 95 H + 3
31.	Nexen WinGuard Sport		Autobild 2014	Lowcost
32.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£109 99 H
33.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2023	Lowcost
34.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£190 95 H + 4
35.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
36.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%	ADAC 2025	Lowcost
37.	Kormoran SNOW		ADAC 2023	Lowcost
38.	Fortune Fsr901			Lowcost
39.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
40.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		Autobild 2020	Lowcost
41.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£82 99 H