Description
The Observe S944 n'est pas encore utilisé par tire, which benefits from the Nano Balance Technology from Toyo Tires. Completely new materials, constructions and mixtures offer safe and comfortable driving behavior - even when the weather changes.
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Test results
Summary:
The TOYO TIRES Observe S944 shows good performance on dry roads, ice and wear resistance. In the wet and on snow, however, it performs below average compared to the rest of the test field, resulting in a satisfactory final rating. All in all, the TOYO Observe S944 is still rated "recommended".
Strengths:
Good on dry roads, good on ice
Weaknesses:
Highest fuel consumption, weaknesses on snow and wet roads (downgrade)
(Source: ADAC Test 2022: Winter tyres 215/60 R16)
(17 tested products, 4x good, 12x satisfactory, 1x adequate)
*according to German school grading system