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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
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Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Barum
Polaris 5
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
11
13
23
Best position
#6
#9
#1
Average position
14.8
15.2
3.3
Latest test
2023
2024
2025
Available sizes
66
76
176

Dry

Dry
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Barum Polaris 5
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
76%
Dry lane changing
Toyo Observe S944
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
Dry steering response
Toyo Observe S944
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%

Snow

Snow
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Wet

Wet
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Barum Polaris 5
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Barum Polaris 5
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Interior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%

Costs

Costs
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%

Ice

Ice
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Ice lateral guidance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Barum Polaris 5
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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