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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS01 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Falken (68%). The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS01 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Observe S944 and the EuroWinter HS01 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Number of tests
11
23
Best position
#6
#5
Average position
14.8
11.0
Latest test
2023
2022
Available sizes
67
312

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Toyo
Observe S944
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
82%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
55%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
65%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
61%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Toyo
Observe S944
Falken EuroWinter HS01
64%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
76%
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
70%
Dry Lane Change
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
50%
Dry Steering Reaction
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
58%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Toyo
Observe S944
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
79%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
72%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
74%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
68%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
88%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Toyo
Observe S944
Falken EuroWinter HS01
82%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
84%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Toyo
Observe S944
Falken EuroWinter HS01
79%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
81%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
83%
Economy
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Toyo
Observe S944
Falken EuroWinter HS01
69%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
50%
Fuel Efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View

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