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Toyo Mid-range

S944 OBSERVE

7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
100,18 €
in 225/55 R17
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 4981910527206 SAP: 3855500
TOYO S944 OBSERVE
Rolling resistanceE Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 100,18 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 225/55 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Toyo S944 OBSERVE evaluated

7.3 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 16 measurements · 6 tests
beats 25 of 66
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 6 tests
beats 26 of 65
43 ≈ average
snow traction 4 tests
beats 26 of 55
47 ≈ average
snow handling 4 tests
beats 6 of 55
10 −2,5 %
Wet from 19 measurements · 7 tests
beats 35 of 73
49 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 6 tests
beats 32 of 72
50 +2,6 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 34 of 60
65 +5,7 %
wet handling 4 tests
beats 10 of 56
12 ≈ average
Dry from 8 measurements · 4 tests
beats 44 of 58
77 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 39 of 58
70 +1,1 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 38 of 53
82 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 5 measurements · 4 tests
beats 54 of 60
91 +7,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 44 of 58
77 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 46 of 51
91 +17,7 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests noise only
beats 12 of 58
22 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 18 of 56
21 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 91 % Dry 77 %
Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 78 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Toyo S944 OBSERVE stands in size 225/55 R17

Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 100,18 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 154,13 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,08 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 155,90 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 127,89 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 155,46 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 96,99 € better and cheaper Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 112,62 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 104,63 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 108,48 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 104,70 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 113,79 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 125,23 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,17 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 110,52 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 102,80 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 113,79 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 114,78 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 86,25 € better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 108,99 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 100,18 € This tyre Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 131,39 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 92,24 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,16 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 98,99 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 116,80 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 110,42 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 79,92 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 68,40 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 92,26 € Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 95,02 € Zeetex WH1000 5.0 76,52 €
5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
20. rank in the group of 31 compared
35 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,4
−2,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 154,13 € +53,95 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 137,08 € +36,90 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 155,90 € +55,72 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 127,89 € +27,71 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 155,46 € +55,28 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 96,99 € −3,19 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 112,62 € +12,44 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 104,63 € +4,45 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 108,48 € +8,30 €
  10. 10. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 104,70 € +4,52 €
  11. 10. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 113,79 € +13,61 €
  12. 10. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 125,23 € +25,05 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 121,17 € +20,99 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 110,52 € +10,34 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 102,80 € +2,62 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 113,79 € +13,61 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 114,78 € +14,60 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 86,25 € −13,93 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 108,99 € +8,81 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE This tyre 100,18 €
  21. 21. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 131,39 € +31,21 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 92,24 € −7,94 €
  23. 23. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 90,16 € −10,02 €
  24. 24. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 98,99 € −1,19 €
  25. 25. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 116,80 € +16,62 €
  26. 26. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 110,42 € +10,24 €
  27. 27. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 79,92 € −20,26 €
  28. 28. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 68,40 € −31,78 €
  29. 29. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 92,26 € −7,92 €
  30. 30. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 95,02 € −5,16 €
  31. 31. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 76,52 € −23,66 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Toyo S944 OBSERVE belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3855500
EAN4981910527206
EU energy label Rolling resistanceE Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Toyo
Tread S944 OBSERVE
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 15,0
2023
15. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
21 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/55 R17.

Current lowest
100,18 €
↘ 5,07 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
97,72 €
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
105,53 €
22.6.2026
105,53 97,72 100,18 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 105,53 € 23.6.2026: 105,34 € 24.6.2026: 105,02 € 25.6.2026: 104,97 € 26.6.2026: 104,93 € 27.6.2026: 104,96 € 30.6.2026: 104,91 € 1.7.2026: 104,75 € 2.7.2026: 104,72 € 3.7.2026: 104,87 € 4.7.2026: 104,98 € 7.7.2026: 104,94 € 8.7.2026: 104,81 € 9.7.2026: 104,50 € 10.7.2026: 104,51 € 11.7.2026: 103,66 € 14.7.2026: 104,06 € 15.7.2026: 103,79 € 16.7.2026: 104,07 € 17.7.2026: 104,11 € 18.7.2026: 103,76 € 21.7.2026: 103,90 € 22.7.2026: 104,09 € 23.7.2026: 104,03 € 24.7.2026: 104,02 € 25.7.2026: 104,11 € 28.7.2026: 104,37 € 29.7.2026: 104,14 € 30.7.2026: 104,09 € 31.7.2026: 104,46 € 1.8.2026: 104,39 € 4.8.2026: 104,64 € 5.8.2026: 104,41 € 6.8.2026: 104,56 € 7.8.2026: 104,71 € 8.8.2026: 104,65 € 11.8.2026: 104,59 € 12.8.2026: 104,67 € 13.8.2026: 104,60 € 14.8.2026: 104,54 € 15.8.2026: 104,45 € 18.8.2026: 104,50 € 19.8.2026: 104,25 € 20.8.2026: 104,09 € 21.8.2026: 104,32 € 22.8.2026: 104,40 € 26.8.2026: 104,57 € 27.8.2026: 104,64 € 28.8.2026: 104,08 € 29.8.2026: 103,96 € 1.9.2026: 104,09 € 2.9.2026: 103,96 € 3.9.2026: 104,00 € 4.9.2026: 104,22 € 5.9.2026: 104,28 € 8.9.2026: 104,45 € 9.9.2026: 104,33 € 10.9.2026: 104,30 € 11.9.2026: 104,28 € 12.9.2026: 104,18 € 15.9.2026: 103,82 € 16.9.2026: 103,71 € 17.9.2026: 103,73 € 18.9.2026: 103,32 € 19.9.2026: 103,31 € 21.9.2026: 104,16 € 22.9.2026: 104,37 € 23.9.2026: 104,58 € 23.9.2026: 104,31 € 23.9.2026: 102,98 € 24.9.2026: 102,67 € 24.9.2026: 101,99 € 25.9.2026: 101,35 € 26.9.2026: 101,66 € 29.9.2026: 101,62 € 30.9.2026: 101,71 € 1.10.2026: 99,85 € 2.10.2026: 99,65 € 3.10.2026: 99,70 € 6.10.2026: 99,48 € 8.10.2026: 99,84 € 8.10.2026: 101,47 € 9.10.2026: 99,84 € 9.10.2026: 98,71 € 10.10.2026: 98,75 € 13.10.2026: 98,49 € 14.10.2026: 98,67 € 15.10.2026: 98,91 € 16.10.2026: 98,93 € 17.10.2026: 99,00 € 20.10.2026: 98,91 € 21.10.2026: 98,88 € 22.10.2026: 99,04 € 23.10.2026: 98,95 € 24.10.2026: 98,43 € 27.10.2026: 98,18 € 28.10.2026: 98,11 € 29.10.2026: 98,04 € 30.10.2026: 98,35 € 31.10.2026: 98,34 € 3.11.2026: 97,84 € 4.11.2026: 97,72 € 4.11.2026: 100,54 € 5.11.2026: 100,98 € 6.11.2026: 100,20 € 7.11.2026: 100,18 € 8.11.2026: 100,18 €

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