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

Upper-middle

Toyo

Observe S944

VS

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

7.8

R14 – R21

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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

Dry

Toyo Observe S944

83%

Barum Polaris 5

71%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Dry braking

Toyo Observe S944

74%

Barum Polaris 5

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

49%

Dry handling

Toyo Observe S944

80%

Barum Polaris 5

78%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

76%

Dry driving behavior

Toyo Observe S944

73%

Barum Polaris 5

51%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

76%

Snow

Toyo Observe S944

65%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Snow traction

Toyo Observe S944

75%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

60%

Snow braking

Toyo Observe S944

73%

Barum Polaris 5

78%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

66%

Snow handling

Toyo Observe S944

59%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

72%

Snow cornering

Toyo Observe S944

60%

Barum Polaris 5

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

73%

Wet

Toyo Observe S944

66%

Barum Polaris 5

62%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Aquaplaning - cross

Toyo Observe S944

70%

Barum Polaris 5

64%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

Wet braking

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Barum Polaris 5

63%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

58%

Wet handling

Toyo Observe S944

56%

Barum Polaris 5

56%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Toyo Observe S944

71%

Barum Polaris 5

65%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

64%

Wet circle cornering

Toyo Observe S944

60%

Barum Polaris 5

66%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

63%

Comfort

Toyo Observe S944

78%

Barum Polaris 5

73%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Exterior noise

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Barum Polaris 5

74%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

69%

Comfort

Toyo Observe S944

78%

Barum Polaris 5

69%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

68%

Interior noise

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Barum Polaris 5

76%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

67%

Costs

Toyo Observe S944

79%

Barum Polaris 5

80%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

71%

Rolling resistance

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Barum Polaris 5

82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

83%

Mileage

Toyo Observe S944

80%

Barum Polaris 5

72%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

45%

Ice

Toyo Observe S944

87%

Barum Polaris 5

82%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

28%

Ice braking

Toyo Observe S944

87%

Barum Polaris 5

77%

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

28%

Dimensions and prices

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Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5

Observe S944

Polaris 5

Speed-Grip 5

Test Profile

Dry

Snow

Wet

Comfort

Costs

Ice

Dimensions and prices

Mutual tests

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