18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 34 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Dry braking
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Sava Eskimo HP2
91%
Dry handling
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Sava Eskimo HP2
92%
Dry driving behavior
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Safety
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Wet
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Sava Eskimo HP2
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Sava Eskimo HP2
81%
Wet braking
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Wet handling
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
81%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Snow braking
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Snow handling
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Snow traction
Toyo Observe S944
94%
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Snow cornering
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Ice
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Ice braking
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Exterior noise
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Comfort
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Interior noise
Toyo Observe S944
99%
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Toyo Observe S944
96%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Fuel efficiency
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Mileage
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.