Comparison: Falken EuroWinter HS01 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

Upper-middle

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

R13 – R21

VS

Upper-middle

Toyo

Observe S944

6.7

R14 – R20

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from Japan. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Falken (68%). The first tyre test of Falken EuroWinter HS01 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Toyo Observe S944 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EuroWinter HS01 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey and Observe S944 is made in Japan.

Test Profile

EuroWinter HS01

Observe S944

Number of tests

23

11

Best position

#5

#6

Average position

11.0

14.8

Latest test

2022

2023

Available sizes

312

67

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

75%

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

60%

Toyo

Observe S944

Wet Braking

Falken EuroWinter HS01

82%

Toyo Observe S944

63%

Wet Handling

Falken EuroWinter HS01

75%

Toyo Observe S944

55%

Wet Circle Cornering

Falken EuroWinter HS01

65%

Toyo Observe S944

56%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Falken EuroWinter HS01

84%

Toyo Observe S944

61%

Aquaplaning Cross

Falken EuroWinter HS01

70%

Toyo Observe S944

66%

Dry Performance

Confidence

64%

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

79%

Toyo

Observe S944

Dry Braking

Falken EuroWinter HS01

76%

Toyo Observe S944

72%

Dry Handling

Falken EuroWinter HS01

70%

Toyo Observe S944

82%

Dry Lane Change

Falken EuroWinter HS01

50%

Toyo Observe S944

80%

Dry Steering Reaction

Falken EuroWinter HS01

58%

Toyo Observe S944

83%

Snow Performance

Confidence

78%

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

69%

Toyo

Observe S944

Snow Braking

Falken EuroWinter HS01

79%

Toyo Observe S944

74%

Snow Traction

Falken EuroWinter HS01

72%

Toyo Observe S944

72%

Snow Handling

Falken EuroWinter HS01

74%

Toyo Observe S944

63%

Snow Circle Cornering

Falken EuroWinter HS01

88%

Toyo Observe S944

68%

Ice Performance

Confidence

82%

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

89%

Toyo

Observe S944

Ice Braking Abs

Falken EuroWinter HS01

84%

Toyo Observe S944

87%

Ice Lateral Guidance

Falken EuroWinter HS01

80%

Toyo Observe S944

91%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

79%

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

79%

Toyo

Observe S944

Noise Exterior

Falken EuroWinter HS01

81%

Toyo Observe S944

79%

Noise Interior

Falken EuroWinter HS01

72%

Toyo Observe S944

83%

Ride Comfort

Falken EuroWinter HS01

83%

Toyo Observe S944

76%

Economy

Confidence

69%

Falken

EuroWinter HS01

76%

Toyo

Observe S944

Rolling Resistance

Falken EuroWinter HS01

50%

Toyo Observe S944

73%

Fuel Efficiency

Falken EuroWinter HS01

78%

Toyo Observe S944

89%

Mileage

Falken EuroWinter HS01

78%

Toyo Observe S944

67%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2021	195/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2020	205/55 R16	View
ADAC	Winter	2022	215/60 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/40 R18	View
AutoMotorSport	Winter	2020	225/50 R17	View