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

Upper-middle

Toyo

Observe S944

VS

EuroWinter HS01

R13 – R21

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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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

Observe S944

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

60%

Toyo

Observe S944

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

79%

Toyo

Observe S944

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

69%

Toyo

Observe S944

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

89%

Toyo

Observe S944

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

79%

Toyo

Observe S944

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

76%

Toyo

Observe S944

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%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2021	195/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2020	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2022	215/60 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/40 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2020	225/50 R17	View