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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
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Toyo Observe S944

Observe S944

51%
R15 - R20
48 Sizes
11 Tests
Best: #6
Worst: #36
Avg: 14.8
Latest: 2023
Best rating: Satisfactory
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Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

G-FORCE WINTER 2

81%
R14 - R19
63 Sizes
23 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 6.7
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Very good
Worst rating: Good

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Organization Season Year Dimension Action
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Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Toyo
Observe S944
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
76%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Barum Polaris 5
59%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
67%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
53%
Barum Polaris 5
53%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
63%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (88.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Barum Polaris 5
75%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
81%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (96.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.4%)
Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Toyo
Observe S944
Barum Polaris 5
75%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
68%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
65%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (88.0%)
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Barum Polaris 5
85%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (93.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.5%)
Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
64%
Toyo
Observe S944
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
95%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (95.0%)
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
86%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (95.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
50%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
88%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (96.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (92.7%)
Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
82%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
82%
Best: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (91.0%)
Economy
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Toyo
Observe S944
Barum Polaris 5
84%
Barum
Polaris 5
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
92%
Barum Polaris 5
84%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
77%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (100.0%)

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