Segment
1. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle2. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Toyo (57%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has a better rating of 76% compared to 57% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.
| # | Toyo Observe S944
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R14 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Exemplary2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 1- | |||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2- | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 35,7 | 30,8 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Grip 5 | 35,9 | 31,3 | |||||
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