Toyo Observe S944
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Popularity of the model 40:
- Year of manufacture.
- The premium brand factor .
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- The number of tire types and sizes .
Value, max: unlimited
Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire replaced Toyo / Snowprox S943
- Available Sizes in Line: 55
- Year Released: 2019 New
- Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+
Tire Rank :: Toyo Observe S944
108 44 in Passenger / Winter
65 27 in Performance Winter / Snow
Manufacturer's description
The Toyo Observe S944 is a studless winter tire engineered for passenger vehicles, specifically designed for mild winter conditions. Featuring a directional tread pattern and advanced Nano Balance technology, this tire incorporates innovative materials, construction techniques, and compounds to provide a safe and comfortable ride.
Features & Benefits
- Nano Balance Technology: Utilizes new materials and construction to enhance safety and comfort.
- Directional Tread Pattern: Balances water drainage and traction performance.
- 3D Lamellas: Placed at various angles to improve tread block sturdiness, traction, road holding ability, and braking performance.
- Enhanced Wet Performance: The innovative tread compound and advanced drainage system ensure high performance on wet pavement.
- Quiet Ride: Designed to minimize road noise for a quieter driving experience.
- Fuel Efficiency: Provides a fair amount of fuel economy through optimized tread design and materials.
Year Released
The Toyo Observe S944 was introduced in 2019, showcased at the Autopromotec motor show. It replaces the Snowprox S943 in Toyo's product lineup.
Regions Availability
The Toyo Observe S944 is available across Europe and Russia.
Vehicle Compatibility / Popular Vehicle Fitments
The Toyo Observe S944 is compatible with a wide range of passenger cars. Given its size options and regional availability, popular vehicle fitments include:
- Audi A4
- BMW 3 Series
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Volkswagen Passat
- Volvo XC60
Note: Always consult with a tire specialist or the vehicle's manufacturer to ensure correct tire fitment.
Final Thoughts
The Toyo Observe S944 is ideal for drivers who need a dependable winter tire for mild conditions. Its Nano Balance Technology and advanced 3D lamellas provide excellent grip and stability on snow and wet pavement. This tire also offers a quiet ride and improved fuel efficiency, making it a well-rounded choice for winter driving.
Notable Features
Toyo Observe S944 Latest News
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Jan 13, 2024Tire Test 2024
Autobild: Large Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #15th of 20. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:The Toyo Observe S944, securing the 14th position, excels in traction and braking on snow, ensuring reliable performance in winter conditions. It offers a commendable level of comfort and boasts a long service life, making it a durable choice. However, its lateral stability on snow and wet pavement is an area where it lacks, highlighting the need for enhancement to ensure consistent handling and safety.
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Dec 18, 2022Tire Test 2023
Auto Bild Allrad: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
Ranked #7th of 10. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:The Toyo Observe S944 ensures high longitudinal snow traction and has a very high hydroplaning resistance, but is prone to understeer on all types of surfaces and has a somewhat delayed steering response.
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Dec 19, 2022Article
Auto Bild Allrad 2022: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
The experts from the German magazine tested 10 tire models, one of which demonstrated a catastrophically poor wet performance.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Toyo / Observe S944
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
- Width
- 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Toyo / Observe S944 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Features | Price |
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R14 | 175/65 R14 86T XL | 175/65 R14 | 86T | XL | |
R15 | 175/65 R15 88T XL | 175/65 R15 | 88T | XL | |
R15 | 185/55 R15 82H | 185/55 R15 | 82H | ||
R15 | 185/60 R15 88H XL | 185/60 R15 | 88H | XL | |
R15 | 185/65 R15 92H XL | 185/65 R15 | 92H | XL | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 89H XL | 195/55 R15 | 89H | XL | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H | ||
R15 | 195/65 R15 95T XL | 195/65 R15 | 95T | XL | |
R16 | 185/50 R16 81H | 185/50 R16 | 81H | ||
R16 | 185/60 R16 86H | 185/60 R16 | 86H | ||
R16 | 195/45 R16 84H XL | 195/45 R16 | 84H | XL | |
R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | XL | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 91H XL | 195/55 R16 | 91H | XL | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H | ||
R16 | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 205/55 R16 | 94V | XL | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 205/60 R16 | 96H | XL | |
R16 | 205/65 R16 95V | 205/65 R16 | 95V | ||
R16 | 215/40 R16 86H XL | 215/40 R16 | 86H | XL | |
R16 | 215/45 R16 90H XL | 215/45 R16 | 90H | XL | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97H XL | 215/55 R16 | 97H | XL | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H | XL | |
R16 | 215/65 R16 102H XL | 215/65 R16 | 102H | XL | |
R16 | 215/70 R16 104H XL | 215/70 R16 | 104H | XL | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99V XL | 225/55 R16 | 99V | XL | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 88H XL | 205/45 R17 | 88H | XL | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93V XL | 205/50 R17 | 93V | XL | |
R17 | 205/55 R17 95V XL | 205/55 R17 | 95V | XL | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 87V XL | 215/40 R17 | 87V | XL | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91H XL | 215/45 R17 | 91H | XL | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | XL | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | XL | |
R17 | 215/60 R17 100V XL | 215/60 R17 | 100V | XL | |
R17 | 215/65 R17 103V XL | 215/65 R17 | 103V | XL | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V | XL | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | XL | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V | XL | |
R17 | 225/60 R17 103V XL | 225/60 R17 | 103V | XL | |
R17 | 225/65 R17 106H XL | 225/65 R17 | 106H | XL | |
R17 | 235/55 R17 103V XL | 235/55 R17 | 103V | XL | |
R18 | 205/40 R18 86V XL | 205/40 R18 | 86V | XL | |
R18 | 215/40 R18 89V XL | 215/40 R18 | 89V | XL | |
R18 | 215/45 R18 93V XL | 215/45 R18 | 93V | XL | |
R18 | 215/50 R18 92V | 215/50 R18 | 92V | ||
R18 | 215/55 R18 99V XL | 215/55 R18 | 99V | XL | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 92W XL | 225/40 R18 | 92W | XL | |
R18 | 225/45 R18 95V XL | 225/45 R18 | 95V | XL | |
R18 | 225/50 R18 95W | 225/50 R18 | 95W | ||
R18 | 225/55 R18 102V XL | 225/55 R18 | 102V | XL | |
R18 | 225/60 R18 104V XL | 225/60 R18 | 104V | XL | |
R19 | 215/50 R19 93T | 215/50 R19 | 93T | ||
R19 | 225/40 R19 93V XL | 225/40 R19 | 93V | XL | |
R19 | 225/45 R19 96W XL | 225/45 R19 | 96W | XL | |
R19 | 225/55 R19 99V | 225/55 R19 | 99V | ||
R19 | 235/45 R19 99V XL | 235/45 R19 | 99V | XL | |
R20 | 225/40 R20 94V XL | 225/40 R20 | 94V | XL |
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Questions and Answers
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Jan 13, 2024Tire Test 2024
Autobild: Large Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #15th of 20. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:The Toyo Observe S944, securing the 14th position, excels in traction and braking on snow, ensuring reliable performance in winter conditions. It offers a commendable level of comfort and boasts a long service life, making it a durable choice. However, its lateral stability on snow and wet pavement is an area where it lacks, highlighting the need for enhancement to ensure consistent handling and safety.
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Dec 18, 2022Tire Test 2023
Auto Bild Allrad: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
Ranked #7th of 10. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:The Toyo Observe S944 ensures high longitudinal snow traction and has a very high hydroplaning resistance, but is prone to understeer on all types of surfaces and has a somewhat delayed steering response.
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Dec 19, 2022Article
Auto Bild Allrad 2022: SUV Studded Tire Test R19
The experts from the German magazine tested 10 tire models, one of which demonstrated a catastrophically poor wet performance. -
Dec 01, 2022Article
Auto Bild 2022: Large Winter Tire Test R17
The Auto Bild experts tested 56 European winter tires -
Oct 11, 2022Article
ADAC 2022: Winter Tire Test R16
In addition to the 185/65 R15 winter tire test, the «General German Automobile Club» ADAC also conducted a test of 215/60 R16 tires designed for compact crossovers -
Sep 27, 2022Tire Test 2023
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #12th of 17. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Good results on dry pavement and ice. Very high fuel consumption. Poor performance on wet pavement and snow. Satisfactory.
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Oct 14, 2021Article
ADAC 2021: Winter Tire Test R17
The experts of the German motoring association ADAC in partnership with other European consumer rights organizations, and in full accordance with precisely defined methodology, tested … -
Sep 26, 2021Article
Auto Bild 2021: Winter Tire Test R16 (Elimination Round)
The German industry magazine Auto Bild has published the results of the elimination round of the large test of winter tires in size 205/55 R16... -
Sep 24, 2021Tire Test 2021
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #15th of 18. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Good results on dry surfaces and on ice. Poor performance on snow and wet surfaces. High wear.
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Sep 22, 2021Article
Auto Motor und Sport 2021: Winter Tire Test R16
The German magazine tested winter tires for compact cars including the new Continental WinterContact TS 870. -
Sep 19, 2021Tire Test 2021
Auto Motor und Sport: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #10th of 10. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Positive: Good grip and excellent lateral stability on dry surfaces.
Negative: Poor braking, especially in snow. Very low performance on snow.
Verdict: Satisfactory. -
Dec 12, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Allrad: Studless Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #6th of 10. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Positive: Well- balanced winter tires with stable driving characteristics on snowy and wet slopes, good aquaplaning characteristics.
Negative: Delayed steering response and understeering driving behavior in wet conditions. -
Dec 15, 2020Article
Auto Bild Sportcars Tested 18-inch Winter Tires
In the new test conducted by Auto Bild Sportscars, five tires at once were rated as «Exemplary». In the days leading up to the new season, the German ma… -
Dec 13, 2020Article
Auto Bild Allrad: Studless Winter Tire Test R17
This year, the experts of the German magazine Auto Bild Allrad performed a comparative tire test that involved models of various price brackets in today’s popular size … -
Nov 30, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Sportscars: Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #11th of 12. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Positive: stable driving characteristics on snow, low rolling resistance, dynamic dry handling.
Negative: moderate wet grip, understeering wet handling, extended wet braking distances. -
Oct 17, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Motor und Sport: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #7th of 10. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:The dry dynamic among winter tires - unfortunately a bit slow to brake.
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Oct 17, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild: SUV Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #6th of 10. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Positive: Well- balanced winter tire with stable driving characteristics on snowy and wet slopes.
Negative: Delayed steering response and understeering driving behavior in wet conditions.
Verdict: good. -
Oct 15, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #11th of 12. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Positive: stable driving characteristics on snow, low rolling resistance, dynamic dry handling.
Negative: moderate wet grip, understeering wet handling, extended wet braking distances.
Verdict: satisfactory. -
Sep 28, 2020Article
ADAC 2020: Winter Tire Test R16 for mid-class passenger cars
For motorists, the winter season starts not with the first frost, but with fitting or purchasing a new set of winter tires. In order to help motorists with choosing new tires… -
Sep 27, 2020Tire Test 2020
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #10th of 15. Toyo Observe S944Verdict:Top grade on ice. Low fuel consumption. Weaknesses on dry roads.
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Sep 18, 2020Article
New winter tire releases to expect in 2020/2021
The persistent summer weather will still not fool experienced motorists: the new winter season is just round the corner, and now is the time to check out your winter tires. -
Dec 28, 2019Article
Toyo Observe S944
Toyo Observe S944 is a studless winter tire with a directional tread pattern that features the Nano Balance technology. Thanks to its «absolutely new» materials, const… -
Sep 22, 2019Article
New Winter Tire Releases to Expect in 2019/2020
Time is implacably bringing us closer to the moment when we are faced with the necessity of installing winter tires on our cars. This issue is particularly relevant… -
Jun 06, 2019Article
Autopromotec 2019: Toyo Announces the Release of New Observe S944 Tire
Debuting at Autopromotec trade show in Bologna, Italy, Toyo Tires announced the release of a new winter tire Toyo Observe S944. According to the manufacturer, the new model h…