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Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 67% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Eskimo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Eskimo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Toyo
Observe S944
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Number of tests
11
15
Best position
#6
#6
Average position
14.8
15.5
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
67
29

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Toyo
Observe S944
Sava Eskimo HP2
64%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Wet Braking
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Sava Eskimo HP2
77%
Wet Handling
Toyo Observe S944
41%
Sava Eskimo HP2
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Sava Eskimo HP2
56%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Toyo
Observe S944
Sava Eskimo HP2
71%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Dry Braking
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Sava Eskimo HP2
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Toyo
Observe S944
Sava Eskimo HP2
75%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Snow Braking
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Snow Traction
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Sava Eskimo HP2
80%
Snow Handling
Toyo Observe S944
48%
Sava Eskimo HP2
62%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Sava Eskimo HP2
86%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Ice Braking Abs
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Sava Eskimo HP2
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Sava Eskimo HP2
69%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Noise Exterior
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Sava Eskimo HP2
54%
Noise Interior
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Economy
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Toyo
Observe S944
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Fuel Efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Sava Eskimo HP2
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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