Toyo Observe S944
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Value, max: 100
Popularity of the model 42:
- Year of manufacture.
- The premium brand factor .
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- The number of news items about the model .
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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: 54
- Year Released: 2019 New
- Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+
Tire Rank :: Toyo Observe S944
127 41 in Passenger / Winter
79 23 in Performance Winter / Snow
Manufacturer's description
The Toyo Observe S944 is a directional tread tire designed for use on light vehicles in mild winter weather conditions. They are characterized by reliability on a wet road.
Features & Benefits:
- Snow Performance (Shorter braking distance and enhanced handling stability in winter weather conditions);
- Wet Performance (New compound provides good braking performance on wet roads);
- Directional Tread Design (Good balance between drainage and traction performance);
- Traction Sipe (Improves snow traction);
- Connected Tread Block (Improves stability and cornering).
Notable Features
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, construction, and compound, it features a safe and comfortable ride that you will enjoy even in cool weather. A new model 2020.
The studless winter tire Toyo Observe S944 was designed to be installed on passenger cars for driving in mild winter conditions. It is characterized by a dependable grip on snow and stable handling on wet pavement. At the same time, it ensures a quiet ride and a fair amount of fuel economy.
The Observe S944 model was showcased at the motor show Autopromotec 2019. It will replace Toyo Snowprox S943 in the company’s model range.
Thanks to the use of the Nano Balance technology while still in the design stage, the Toyo engineers were able to create an innovative tread compound, which, working together with the highly developed drainage system, allows Observe S944 to ensure high level of performance on wet pavement.
Placed at different angles, the 3D lamellas increase the sturdiness of the tread blocks, which in turn, leads to an improved traction, better road holding ability, and better braking performance in winter conditions.
The directional tread pattern ensures a good balance between the water drainage and the traction performance. The lintels between the tread blocks increase the cornering stability of Toyo Observe S944.
The new-generation rubber compound ensures extra grip on wet pavement.
Toyo Observe S944 Latest News
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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
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 |
From 71.7, 1 offer
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R15 | 175/65 R15 88T XL | 175/65 R15 | 88T | XL |
From 79.6, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/55 R15 82H | 185/55 R15 | 82H |
From 90.3, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/60 R15 88H XL | 185/60 R15 | 88H | XL |
From 76.6, 1 offer
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R15 | 185/65 R15 92H XL | 185/65 R15 | 92H | XL |
From 77.5, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/55 R15 89H XL | 195/55 R15 | 89H | XL |
From 94.4, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H |
From 75.5, 1 offer
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R15 | 195/65 R15 95T XL | 195/65 R15 | 95T | XL |
From 78.4, 1 offer
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R16 | 185/50 R16 81H | 185/50 R16 | 81H |
From 90.8, 1 offer
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R16 | 185/60 R16 86H | 185/60 R16 | 86H |
From 100.3, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/45 R16 84H XL | 195/45 R16 | 84H | XL |
From 103.5, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | XL |
From 116.2, 1 offer
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R16 | 195/55 R16 91H XL | 195/55 R16 | 91H | XL |
From 103.6, 2 offers
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R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H |
From 101.3, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 205/55 R16 | 94V | XL |
From 97.1, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 205/60 R16 | 96H | XL |
From 107.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/65 R16 95V | 205/65 R16 | 95V |
From 119.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/40 R16 86H XL | 215/40 R16 | 86H | XL |
From 132.5, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/45 R16 90H XL | 215/45 R16 | 90H | XL |
From 127.8, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/55 R16 97H XL | 215/55 R16 | 97H | XL |
From 119.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H | XL |
From 115.2, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/65 R16 102H XL | 215/65 R16 | 102H | XL |
From 110.8, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/70 R16 104H XL | 215/70 R16 | 104H | XL |
From 117.3, 2 offers
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R16 | 225/55 R16 99V XL | 225/55 R16 | 99V | XL |
From 128.9, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/45 R17 88H XL | 205/45 R17 | 88H | XL |
From 113.7, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/50 R17 93V XL | 205/50 R17 | 93V | XL |
From 125.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/55 R17 95V XL | 205/55 R17 | 95V | XL |
From 128.5, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/40 R17 87V XL | 215/40 R17 | 87V | XL |
From 124.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/45 R17 91H XL | 215/45 R17 | 91H | XL |
From 128.7, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | XL |
From 131.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | XL |
From 138.1, 2 offers
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R17 | 215/60 R17 100V XL | 215/60 R17 | 100V | XL |
From 129.7, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/65 R17 103V XL | 215/65 R17 | 103V | XL |
From 141.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V | XL |
From 123.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | XL |
From 134.1, 2 offers
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R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V | XL |
From 136.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/60 R17 103V XL | 225/60 R17 | 103V | XL |
From 145.7, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/65 R17 106H XL | 225/65 R17 | 106H | XL |
From 148.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/55 R17 103V XL | 235/55 R17 | 103V | XL |
From 159.4, 1 offer
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R18 | 205/40 R18 86V XL | 205/40 R18 | 86V | XL |
From 157.6, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/40 R18 89V XL | 215/40 R18 | 89V | XL |
From 140.1, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/45 R18 93V XL | 215/45 R18 | 93V | XL |
From 124.4, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/50 R18 92V | 215/50 R18 | 92V |
From 160.0, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/55 R18 99V XL | 215/55 R18 | 99V | XL |
From 144.9, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/40 R18 92W XL | 225/40 R18 | 92W | XL |
From 126.7, 2 offers
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R18 | 225/45 R18 95V XL | 225/45 R18 | 95V | XL |
From 146.8, 2 offers
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R18 | 225/50 R18 95W | 225/50 R18 | 95W |
From 178.3, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/55 R18 102V XL | 225/55 R18 | 102V | XL |
From 161.3, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/60 R18 104V XL | 225/60 R18 | 104V | XL |
From 149.5, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/40 R19 93V XL | 225/40 R19 | 93V | XL |
From 178.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/45 R19 96W XL | 225/45 R19 | 96W | XL |
From 192.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/55 R19 99V | 225/55 R19 | 99V |
From 177.3, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/45 R19 99V XL | 235/45 R19 | 99V | XL |
From 169.7, 1 offer
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R20 | 225/40 R20 94V XL | 225/40 R20 | 94V | XL |
From 225.2, 1 offer
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Questions and Answers
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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.
-
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. -
Sep 15, 2021Tire Chart 2022
The Best European Tires for Alpine winter in 2021-2022 by TiresVote.com
Ranked #17th of 18. Toyo Observe S944 -
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…