Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

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Toyo

Observe S944

VS

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

7.8

R14 – R21

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

Observe S944

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

Number of tests

11

13

12

Best position

#6

#9

#3

Average position

14.8

15.2

9.3

Latest test

2023

2024

2025

Available sizes

66

76

93

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

61%

Toyo

Observe S944

66%

Barum

Polaris 5

62%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Wet Braking

Toyo Observe S944

59%

Barum Polaris 5

59%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

59%

Wet Handling

Toyo Observe S944

53%

Barum Polaris 5

53%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

46%

Wet Circle Cornering

Toyo Observe S944

55%

Barum Polaris 5

79%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

55%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Toyo Observe S944

75%

Barum Polaris 5

75%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

84%

Aquaplaning Cross

Toyo Observe S944

65%

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

65%

Dry Performance

76%

Toyo

Observe S944

75%

Barum

Polaris 5

68%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Dry Braking

Toyo Observe S944

73%

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

57%

Dry Handling

Toyo Observe S944

78%

Barum Polaris 5

85%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

78%

Snow Performance

64%

Toyo

Observe S944

72%

Barum

Polaris 5

63%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Snow Braking

Toyo Observe S944

66%

Barum Polaris 5

66%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

57%

Snow Traction

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

66%

Snow Circle Cornering

Toyo Observe S944

50%

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

65%

Comfort & Noise

73%

Toyo

Observe S944

73%

Barum

Polaris 5

82%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Noise Exterior

Toyo Observe S944

73%

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

82%

Economy

92%

Toyo

Observe S944

84%

Barum

Polaris 5

92%

Semperit

Speed-Grip 5

Mileage

Toyo Observe S944

92%

Barum Polaris 5

84%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

92%

Tests used in comparison

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

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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Observe S944

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

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