Name: Toyo Observe S944 225/45 R17
Brand: Toyo
Rating: 55 (11 reviews)

225/45 R17 Toyo Observe S944 variants

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Special: XL

Toyo Observe S944 is a winter tyre made in total of 50 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.

225/45 R17 94 V XL

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

Toyo Observe S944 in tyre tests

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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #13 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Toyo Observe S944	35,7	30,8
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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	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Toyo Observe S944	3+	2	2-	1-
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #15 of 18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Toyo Observe S944	3,3	2,5	2,9	2,1	3,4	3,0
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Toyo Observe S944	3+	2	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Toyo Observe S944	6,1	7,8	6,9	7	7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/55 R17
good
Ranked #6 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Toyo Observe S944	2	2+	2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

225/45 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2023	Tyre Reviews 2021	Premium
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Premium	£133 91 H + 2
3.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Autobild 2019	ADAC 2021	Premium
4.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium
5.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	81.7% 90.7% 81.6% 74.3%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Premium	£142 91 H + 7
6.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	78.7% 81.3% 66.3% 81.3%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Premium	£128 91 H + 1
7.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£208 91 H + 3
8.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Autoexpress 2022	Premium	£171 91 H + 2
9.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	77.3% 88.7% 74.5% 80.5%	Tyre Reviews 2022	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£117 91 H + 3
10.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.5% 94.8% 73.9% 81.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£111 94 H + 1
11.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
12.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£163 91 H + 6
13.	Hankook Winter icept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
14.	Firestone Winterhawk 4			Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£80 91 H + 1
15.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autoexpress 2017	Autobild 2017	Premium	£153 91 H + 1
16.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	ADAC 2016	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
17.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	78.4% 70.3% 78.3% 71.2%	Autoklub ČR 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£104 0 V
18.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	74.5% 77.6% 76% 68.8%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£108 91 H + 1
19.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2019	AutoMotorSport 2017	Lowcost
20.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	70% 85.9% 74% 72.3%	Autozeitung 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£87 91 H + 1
21.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£119 91 H + 2
22.	Nokian WR Snowproof P	66.1% 79.2% 92.3%	Autozeitung 2022	ADAC 2021	Upper-middle	£245 91 H + 1
23.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£142 94 V
24.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ADAC 2023	ACE 2020	Upper-middle	£139 91 H + 1
25.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
26.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium
27.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2023	ADAC 2021	Lowcost	£99 91 H + 1
28.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%			Premium
29.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle	£111 91 H + 2
30.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
31.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		AutoMotorSport 2020	Lowcost
32.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£82 91 H
33.	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7		Autoklub ČR 2022	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£78 94 H + 2
34.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Autoexpress 2016	Automotorsport 2015	Premium
35.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£90 91 H + 1
36.	Nokian WR D3		ADAC 2013	Autobild 2014	Upper-middle
37.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	65.6% 75.1% 72.4% 74.7%		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£97 91 H + 1
38.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£73 91 H + 1
39.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449			Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
40.	Nokian WR A4			AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle
41.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2019		Upper-middle	£106 91 H + 2
42.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Upper-middle
43.	Matador MP93 Nordicca			Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£109 94 V
44.	Kormoran SNOW		ADAC 2023		Lowcost
45.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
46.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2019	Autobild 2017	Lowcost
47.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	62% 70.7% 88.8%		Tyre Reviews 2021	Lowcost
48.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2			Autobild 2017	Lowcost
49.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2019	Autobild 2023	Lowcost

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