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Comparison: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 67% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Sava Eskimo HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Eskimo HP2 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
15
11
Best position
#6
#6
Average position
15.5
14.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
29
67

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 34 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Dry braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
91%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Dry driving behavior
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Safety
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Dry handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
92%
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Wet
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
86%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sava Eskimo HP2
81%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Wet braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Wet circle cornering
Sava Eskimo HP2
81%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Wet handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Snow
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Snow braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Snow handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Snow traction
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Toyo Observe S944
94%
Snow cornering
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Ice
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Ice braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Exterior noise
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Interior noise
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Comfort
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Costs
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Fuel efficiency
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Rolling resistance
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Toyo Observe S944
93%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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