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

Falken EuroWinter HS01Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

EuroWinter HS01

R13 – R21
VS
Toyo Observe S944Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Observe S944

6.7
R14 – R20
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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

Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Toyo
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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS01
83%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Dry driving behavior
Falken EuroWinter HS01
84%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry handling
Falken EuroWinter HS01
95%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry handling - objective
Falken EuroWinter HS01
70%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry lane changing
Falken EuroWinter HS01
70%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Safety
Falken EuroWinter HS01
83%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Dry steering response
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Wet
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Wet braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Wet circle cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
91%
Wet handling
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
82%
Wet handling - objective
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Wet safety
Falken EuroWinter HS01
90%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Snow
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
93%
Snow braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
98%
Snow cornering
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
90%
Snow handling
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Snow handling - objective
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
85%
Lateral guidance on snow
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Snow traction
Falken EuroWinter HS01
97%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Ice
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS01
93%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Ice braking
Falken EuroWinter HS01
98%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
89%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Comfort
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
95%
Exterior noise
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Interior noise
Falken EuroWinter HS01
89%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Costs
Confidence
Falken EuroWinter HS01
89%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Fuel efficiency
Falken EuroWinter HS01
89%
Toyo Observe S944
100%
Mileage
Falken EuroWinter HS01
100%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Rolling resistance
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Toyo Observe S944
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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