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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Toyo (58%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 51% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Observe S944 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (5)

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Toyo Observe S944
63%
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (88.2%)
Dry Performance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
74%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Toyo Observe S944
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
Dry Lane Change
Toyo Observe S944
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Toyo Observe S944
95%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
75%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
85%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
60%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
90%
Snow Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
86%
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (95.1%)
Ice Performance
Toyo Observe S944
84%
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
88%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
69%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Best in category: Duraturn Mozzo Winter (84.0%)
Economy
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Toyo
Observe S944
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Rolling Resistance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof (100.0%)

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