Segment
1. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle2. Tristar Snowpower HP Lowcost
Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. Tristar Snowpower HP
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar). Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (42%) than Tristar (1%). The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Tristar Snowpower HP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Observe S944 and the Snowpower HP were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Observe S944 is made - Japan.
| # | Toyo Observe S944 | Tristar Snowpower HP | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R12 - R16 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Toyo Observe S944 14.82
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Toyo Observe S944 ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,1 | ||||||
| Toyo Observe S944 | 38,2 | ||||||
| Tristar Snowpower HP | 43,2 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
| Tristar Snowpower HP Rating: Poor | 5,5 | 2,2 | 4,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 2,0 |
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