Name: Toyo Observe S944 225/55 R16
Brand: Toyo
Rating: 55 (11 reviews)

225/55 R16 Toyo Observe S944 variants

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MFSNo

RunflatNo

Special: XL

Toyo Observe S944 is a winter tyre made in total of 50 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 0mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Toyo Observe S944 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.

225/55 R16 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

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/55 R16)

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 225/55 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

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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225/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%	Autobild 2021	Premium
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£144 99 H
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£144 95 H + 4
4.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Premium	£154 99 H
5.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
6.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	81.7% 90.7% 81.6% 74.3%	Autobild 2023	Premium	£103 95 H + 5
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
8.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	77.3% 88.7% 74.5% 80.5%	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£154 95 H + 1
9.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.5% 94.8% 73.9% 81.1%	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£152 95 H + 1
10.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	Autoexpress 2017	Upper-middle
11.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III			Premium
12.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%	AutoMotorSport 2017	Upper-middle	£99 95 H + 4
13.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2023	Upper-middle
14.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	Autoexpress 2017	Premium
15.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	78.4% 70.3% 78.3% 71.2%	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£104 0 H
16.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2019	Lowcost	£153 95 H + 1
17.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£185 95 H + 2
18.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	70% 85.9% 74% 72.3%	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£99 95 H
19.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£110 0 V
20.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle
21.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£90 95 H + 1
22.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle	£116 95 H + 3
23.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£117 95 H
24.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2020	Upper-middle
25.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%		Lowcost
26.	Nexen WinGuard Sport		Autobild 2014	Lowcost	£80 99 H + 1
27.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£95 95 H
28.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£107 95 H + 1
29.	Nokian WR D3		Autobild 2014	Upper-middle
30.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	65.6% 75.1% 72.4% 74.7%	Autobild 2023	Upper-middle	£97 99 H
31.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2023	Lowcost
32.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£111 95 H + 2
33.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle
34.	Matador MP93 Nordicca		Autobild 2023	Lowcost	£117 99 H
35.	Fortune Fsr901			Lowcost
36.	Kormoran SNOW		ADAC 2023	Lowcost
37.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2019	Lowcost
38.	Imperial SnowDragon 3		Autobild 2023	Lowcost
39.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		Autobild 2020	Lowcost