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S944 OBSERVE

7.3
PTI – Pneutesty Index
average ✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/65 R17 among 33 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
125,22 €
in 225/65 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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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.

Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 225/65 R17 106H XL EAN: 4981910532606 SAP: 3857100
TOYO S944 OBSERVE, 1
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 125,22 €
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 225/65 R17 among 33 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ranking not certain yet (13.–25.)
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 23
−1 % 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 41
+2 % 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 71
≈ 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 91
+8 % 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 17
≈ 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 91 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 77 % · −1 %
Noise and comfortworse than 83 % · ≈ 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
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
🛣
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 225/65 R17

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,3 125,22 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 185,04 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 173,88 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 192,99 € Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 137,51 € Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 8.6 137,51 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 103,25 € better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 121,05 € better and cheaper Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 137,59 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 138,16 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 137,93 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 118,15 € better and cheaper Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 123,37 € better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 113,50 € better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 123,95 € better and cheaper Laufenn LW31 i FIT 7.4 96,07 € better and cheaper Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 58,86 € better and cheaper Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 125,22 € This tyre Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 142,43 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 112,61 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 108,83 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 103,57 € Triangle TW401 WinterX 6.5 75,26 € Zeetex WH1000 SUV 4.6 85,30 €
4,6 median 7,6 9,7
17. rank in the group of 23 compared
22 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,3 below the group median group median 7,6
−2,4 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 8 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 185,04 € +59,82 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 173,88 € +48,66 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 192,99 € +67,77 €
  4. 4. 8.7 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 137,51 € +12,29 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 137,51 € +12,29 €
  6. 6. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 103,25 € −21,97 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV better and cheaper 121,05 € −4,17 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 137,59 € +12,37 €
  9. 9. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 138,16 € +12,94 €
  10. 10. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 137,93 € +12,71 €
  11. 11. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 118,15 € −7,07 €
  12. 12. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 better and cheaper 123,37 € −1,85 €
  13. 12. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 better and cheaper 113,50 € −11,72 €
  14. 14. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO better and cheaper 123,95 € −1,27 €
  15. 15. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 i FIT better and cheaper 96,07 € −29,15 €
  16. 15. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER better and cheaper 58,86 € −66,36 €
  17. 17. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE This tyre 125,22 €
  18. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 142,43 € +17,21 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Radar DIMAX WINTER 112,61 € −12,61 €
  20. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 108,83 € −16,39 €
  21. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 103,57 € −21,65 €
  22. 22. 6.5 Triangle TW401 WinterX 75,26 € −49,96 €
  23. 23. 4.6 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 85,30 € −39,92 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

125 € ÷ 44 312 km × 100
0,28 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 225/65 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 0,13 €
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 0,28 €
Barum POLARIS 6 0,32 €

Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER works out cheaper 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 225/65 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)106
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3857100
EAN4981910532606
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (71 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
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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 225/65 R17.

Current lowest
125,22 €
↘ 3,01 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
122,77 €
17.9.2026
Highest for the period
129,11 €
22.6.2026
129,11 122,77 125,22 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 129,11 € 23.6.2026: 128,87 € 24.6.2026: 128,45 € 25.6.2026: 128,39 € 26.6.2026: 128,35 € 27.6.2026: 128,38 € 30.6.2026: 128,33 € 1.7.2026: 128,13 € 2.7.2026: 128,09 € 3.7.2026: 128,28 € 4.7.2026: 128,41 € 7.7.2026: 128,38 € 8.7.2026: 128,19 € 9.7.2026: 127,81 € 10.7.2026: 127,83 € 11.7.2026: 126,78 € 14.7.2026: 127,27 € 14.7.2026: 124,43 € 15.7.2026: 124,09 € 16.7.2026: 124,44 € 17.7.2026: 124,48 € 18.7.2026: 124,06 € 21.7.2026: 124,22 € 22.7.2026: 124,45 € 23.7.2026: 124,39 € 24.7.2026: 124,38 € 25.7.2026: 124,49 € 28.7.2026: 124,80 € 29.7.2026: 124,53 € 30.7.2026: 124,48 € 31.7.2026: 124,91 € 1.8.2026: 124,82 € 4.8.2026: 125,13 € 5.8.2026: 124,85 € 6.8.2026: 125,03 € 7.8.2026: 125,21 € 8.8.2026: 125,14 € 11.8.2026: 125,07 € 12.8.2026: 125,18 € 13.8.2026: 125,08 € 14.8.2026: 125,00 € 15.8.2026: 124,89 € 18.8.2026: 124,97 € 19.8.2026: 124,66 € 20.8.2026: 124,46 € 20.8.2026: 125,60 € 21.8.2026: 125,87 € 22.8.2026: 125,98 € 22.8.2026: 127,11 € 23.8.2026: 125,98 € 23.8.2026: 127,11 € 24.8.2026: 125,98 € 25.8.2026: 127,11 € 25.8.2026: 125,98 € 26.8.2026: 127,11 € 26.8.2026: 126,19 € 27.8.2026: 126,27 € 28.8.2026: 125,58 € 29.8.2026: 125,44 € 1.9.2026: 125,61 € 1.9.2026: 128,12 € 1.9.2026: 127,11 € 2.9.2026: 127,94 € 3.9.2026: 127,99 € 4.9.2026: 128,26 € 5.9.2026: 127,07 € 12.9.2026: 128,22 € 14.9.2026: 127,07 € 14.9.2026: 128,22 € 15.9.2026: 127,78 € 16.9.2026: 127,63 € 17.9.2026: 127,66 € 17.9.2026: 122,77 € 21.9.2026: 125,22 € 24.9.2026: 122,77 € 8.10.2026: 125,22 € 14.10.2026: 125,22 €

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