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Toyo Observe S944

225/50 R18 Toyo Observe S944 variants


Toyo Observe S944 is a winter tyre made in total of 50 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h.

225/50 R18 0 W


Toyo Observe S944 is made in 50 sizes, starting from 185/55 R15 up to 225/40 R20.

Toyo Observe S944 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/50 R18)
Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 20
The Toyo Observe S944 finished in the middle of the pack, securing the 15th spot among 20 competitors. Awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory', this tire demonstrated strong performance on snow, with high traction and short braking distances. Additionally, it was praised for decent comfort and good tread life. However, its performance was hindered by moderate lateral grip on snowy and wet surfaces, which affected its overall standing. Despite these drawbacks, the Toyo Observe S944 showed commendable strengths where it mattered the most in winter conditions.
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+2+11-
Toyo Observe S9443+22-1-
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Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test31,429,2
Toyo Observe S94435,730,8
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 18
Name WetDrySnowIceNoiseWear
Best values in test1,61,91,52,12,71,5
Toyo Observe S9443,32,52,92,1 3,43,0
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Source: www.adac.de
Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 12
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test1-21-
Toyo Observe S9443+2 2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDrySnowRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test9,58,79,9109
Toyo Observe S9446,17,86,977
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Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test2+2+1
Toyo Observe S94422+ 2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

225/50 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
76.8%
80.4%
73.5%
72.7%
Upper-middle £174
99 V
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76.4%
88.2%
86.5%
82%
Premium £252
99 V
3. Continental WinterContact TS 850P
Premium
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.1%
90.9%
80.6%
85.5%
Premium £238
99 V + 2
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
90.4%
80.1%
83%
85.4%
Premium £177
99 H + 1
6. Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5
80.7%
87.3%
80.9%
83.2%
Premium £185
99 V
7. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
77.2%
80.5%
81.7%
Premium
8. Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
87.4%
91.3%
89.3%
Premium £223
95 H + 1
9. Nokian WR D4
77.8%
84.3%
80.1%
81.8%
Upper-middle
10. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium £218
95 H + 1
11. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001
80.5%
77.4%
82.4%
Premium £201
95 H
12. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75.8%
90.6%
85.1%
92%
Upper-middle
13. Firestone Winterhawk 4
78.1%
86.1%
74.3%
81.3%
Upper-middle £148
99 V
14. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
76.3%
74.8%
77.8%
Lowcost £147
99 V
15. Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2
72.1%
80.6%
81.9%
82.5%
Upper-middle £151
95 H + 1
16. Nokian WR Snowproof P
66.1%
79.2%
92.3%
Upper-middle £171
99 V
17. Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV
82.5%
81.4%
77.9%
Upper-middle
18. Toyo Observe S944
72.7%
69%
84.7%
76.2%
Upper-middle
19. Continental WinterContact TS 860S
58.7%
77%
87.7%
Premium
20. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76.8%
77.4%
77.5%
94.5%
Lowcost £114
99 H + 1
21. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
78.5%
70.5%
85.1%
Upper-middle £150
95 V
22. Matador MP93 Nordicca
Lowcost
23. Fortune FSR901
Lowcost
24. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
71.9%
84.2%
84.2%
Lowcost