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Toyo Mid-range

S944 OBSERVE

7.3
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
113,68 €
in 235/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index

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

Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 235/55 R17 103V XL EAN: 4981910546290 SAP: 3830200
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 113,68 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Rating and verdict

How the Observe S 944 evaluated

7.3
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,3 / 10 · average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 31
≈ average 6 tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 39
≈ average 6 tests
snow traction 47
≈ average 4 Tests
snow handling 9
−2 % 4 Tests
Wet 45
+3 % 7 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 50
+2 % 6 tests
Aquaplaning 65
+6 % 4 Tests
wet handling 7
≈ average 4 Tests
Dry 68
≈ average 4 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 71
+1 % 4 Tests
dry handling 80
≈ average 4 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. –
Economy 93
+7 % 4 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 78
+4 % 4 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 92
+18 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 14
≈ average 4 Tests noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 20
≈ average 4 Tests
Where it is strong
Economybetter than 93 %
Where it falls behind
Noise and comfortworse than 86 % · ≈ ako priemer

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ 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 235/55 R17

Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 113,68 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 173,45 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 140,55 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 160,21 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 185,70 € Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 122,21 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 157,36 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 130,64 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 134,62 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 105,39 € better and cheaper Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 129,57 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 124,92 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 148,80 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 146,02 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 116,30 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 127,78 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 115,94 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 130,31 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 73,99 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 133,40 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 113,68 € This tyre Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 109,37 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 100,98 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 92,03 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 79,77 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 91,56 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 90,71 €
5,3 median 7,7 9,7
20. rank in the group of 27 compared
22 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,4 below the group median group median 7,7
−2,4 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 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 (27)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 173,45 € +59,77 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 140,55 € +26,87 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 160,21 € +46,53 €
  4. 4. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 185,70 € +72,02 €
  5. 5. 8.7 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 122,21 € +8,53 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 157,36 € +43,68 €
  7. 6. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 130,64 € +16,96 €
  8. 8. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 134,62 € +20,94 €
  9. 9. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 105,39 € −8,29 €
  10. 10. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 129,57 € +15,89 €
  11. 11. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 124,92 € +11,24 €
  12. 12. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 148,80 € +35,12 €
  13. 13. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 146,02 € +32,34 €
  14. 14. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 116,30 € +2,62 €
  15. 15. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,78 € +14,10 €
  16. 15. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 115,94 € +2,26 €
  17. 17. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 130,31 € +16,63 €
  18. 18. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER
  19. 18. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 73,99 € −39,69 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 133,40 € +19,72 €
  21. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE This tyre 113,68 €
  22. 22. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 109,37 € −4,31 €
  23. 22. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 100,98 € −12,70 €
  24. 24. 6.1 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 92,03 € −21,65 €
  25. 25. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 79,77 € −33,91 €
  26. 26. 5.3 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 91,56 € −22,12 €
  27. 26. 5.3 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 90,71 € −22,97 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

114 € ÷ 44 312 km × 100
0,26 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/55 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 0,26 €
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 0,35 €
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 0,40 €

Of the tyres compared, Toyo S944 OBSERVE has the lowest cost per 100 km.

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 235/55 R17
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3830200
EAN4981910546290
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Toyo
Tread S944 OBSERVE
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Comparison

Competitors

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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 235/55 R17.

Current lowest
113,68 €
↘ 3,95 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
111,34 €
6.10.2026
Highest for the period
118,54 €
23.9.2026
118,54 111,34 113,68 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 118,35 € 23.6.2026: 118,12 € 24.6.2026: 117,75 € 25.6.2026: 117,69 € 26.6.2026: 117,65 € 27.6.2026: 117,68 € 30.6.2026: 117,63 € 1.7.2026: 117,44 € 2.7.2026: 117,42 € 3.7.2026: 117,59 € 4.7.2026: 117,71 € 7.7.2026: 117,68 € 8.7.2026: 117,50 € 9.7.2026: 117,16 € 10.7.2026: 117,18 € 11.7.2026: 116,21 € 14.7.2026: 116,66 € 15.7.2026: 116,35 € 16.7.2026: 116,67 € 17.7.2026: 116,70 € 18.7.2026: 116,32 € 21.7.2026: 116,47 € 22.7.2026: 116,69 € 23.7.2026: 116,62 € 25.7.2026: 116,72 € 28.7.2026: 117,01 € 29.7.2026: 116,75 € 30.7.2026: 116,70 € 31.7.2026: 117,11 € 1.8.2026: 117,04 € 4.8.2026: 117,32 € 5.8.2026: 117,06 € 6.8.2026: 117,23 € 7.8.2026: 117,39 € 8.8.2026: 117,33 € 11.8.2026: 117,26 € 12.8.2026: 117,36 € 13.8.2026: 117,27 € 14.8.2026: 117,21 € 15.8.2026: 117,11 € 18.8.2026: 117,17 € 19.8.2026: 116,89 € 20.8.2026: 116,69 € 21.8.2026: 116,94 € 22.8.2026: 117,05 € 26.8.2026: 117,23 € 27.8.2026: 117,32 € 28.8.2026: 116,68 € 29.8.2026: 116,55 € 1.9.2026: 116,70 € 2.9.2026: 116,55 € 3.9.2026: 116,58 € 4.9.2026: 116,83 € 5.9.2026: 116,91 € 8.9.2026: 117,11 € 9.9.2026: 116,96 € 10.9.2026: 116,93 € 11.9.2026: 116,90 € 12.9.2026: 116,79 € 15.9.2026: 116,39 € 16.9.2026: 116,26 € 17.9.2026: 116,29 € 18.9.2026: 115,81 € 19.9.2026: 115,79 € 21.9.2026: 118,11 € 22.9.2026: 118,34 € 23.9.2026: 118,54 € 23.9.2026: 116,81 € 24.9.2026: 114,22 € 25.9.2026: 113,48 € 26.9.2026: 113,83 € 29.9.2026: 113,79 € 30.9.2026: 113,89 € 1.10.2026: 111,76 € 2.10.2026: 111,54 € 3.10.2026: 111,60 € 6.10.2026: 111,34 € 8.10.2026: 113,57 € 9.10.2026: 113,72 € 10.10.2026: 113,76 € 13.10.2026: 113,49 € 14.10.2026: 113,68 €

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