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2. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle
Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Toyo (57%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 85% compared to 57% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Observe S944 and the UltraGrip Performance+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.
| # | Toyo Observe S944
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R15 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Very good2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Recommended2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 37,7 | 26,8 | |||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ | 35,5 | 25,5 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,5 | 1,4 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,1 | 3,4 | 3,0 | |
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,0 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 6,1 | 7,8 | 6,9 | 7 | 7 | ||
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ Rating: Good | 7,6 | 7,8 | 8,4 | 8 | 8 | ||
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