Toyo Observe S 944 - Test Results

Test Statistics

10

Tests Completed

15^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

36^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 10 winter tests, the Toyo Observe S 944 delivers mid-pack overall performance with standout value, aquaplaning safety, and occasional dry handling excellence, but it is consistently let down by wet grip and below-average snow handling. SUV-focused tests show better balance, while car-fitment tests expose notable wet and snow limitations. Awards and placements cluster around the middle, with few top-three results outside aquaplaning and value, aligning with the 14.7 average position.
Key strengths include curved/straight aquaplaning stability, competitive wear and rolling resistance, and strong value-for-money. Weaknesses center on wet braking/handling and snow handling/traction consistency, where it frequently ranks in the lower half or bottom third, and test commentary highlights lateral control issues in the wet.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (4.56 m/s²)
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (75.2 km/h)
Value and Wear Efficiency Strong Details
• 2nd place value in 2023 Auto Bild Winter (10.95 price/1000)
• 3rd place wear in 2023 Auto Bild Winter (44,312 km, +2.6% from best)
Dry Handling/Control Moderate Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2021 AMS (114.6 km/h)
• 4th place dry handling in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (96 km/h, +3.3% from best)
Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• 6th/22 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter (8.11 kg/t, +8.6% from best)
• 6th/11 in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (8.07 kg/t, +17.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 20th/22 wet handling in 2023 Auto Bild Winter (+7.5% from best) and 21st/22 wet circle (+10.9%)
• 8th/10 wet braking in 2021 AMS (+11.9%); 6th/11 wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (+14.7%)
Snow Handling and Control Strong Details
• 18th/21 snow handling and 21st/23 snow slalom in 2023 Auto Bild Winter (+5.3% and +12.1%)
• 10th/10 snow handling in 2021 AMS (+9.2%)
Overall Consistency/Placement Moderate Details
• Average overall position 14.7 across 10 tests
• Bottom third in 2021 Auto Bild (36/49) and last place 2021 AMS (10/10) despite dry handling win
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• 17th/22 noise in 2023 Auto Bild Winter (73 dB, +3.4%)
• 9th/11 noise in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (+2.9%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Value

Weak:
Wet Circle

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2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Satisfying.

Strong:
Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Snow Handling, Wet Handling

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2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The TOYO TIRES Observe S944 shows good properties on dry roads, on ice and in wear resistance. In the wet and on snow, however, it performs below average compared to the rest of the test field, whi...

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