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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Matador MP93 Nordicca vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

5.1
R14 – R20
Matador MP93 NordiccaBudget
MatadorMatador

MP93 Nordicca

4.0
R13 – R20
Barum Polaris 5Budget
BarumBarum

Polaris 5

6.3
R13 – R19
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Blizzak LM-005

8.2
R14 – R22
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Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Matador
MP93 Nordicca
Barum
Polaris 5
Bridgestone
Blizzak LM-005
Number of tests
11
4
13
49
Best position
#6
#11
#9
#1
Average position
14.8
23.8
15.2
3.2
Latest test
2023
2025
2024
2024
Available sizes
66
92
76
213

Dry

Dry
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
56%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
74%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
89%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
53%
Barum Polaris 5
51%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Dry lane changing
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
80%
Dry steering response
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%

Snow

Snow
Toyo Observe S944
65%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
49%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
75%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
35%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
44%
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
61%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
72%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
Lateral guidance on snow
Toyo Observe S944
50%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
76%

Wet

Wet
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
39%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
53%
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
3%
Barum Polaris 5
64%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
84%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
37%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe S944
71%
Barum Polaris 5
65%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
86%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe S944
60%
Barum Polaris 5
66%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Barum Polaris 5
73%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
83%
Interior noise
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%

Costs

Costs
Toyo Observe S944
79%
Barum Polaris 5
80%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
78%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Barum Polaris 5
72%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
64%

Ice

Ice
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
30%
Barum Polaris 5
82%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
81%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Matador MP93 Nordicca
30%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
79%
Ice lateral guidance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
82%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
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Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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