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Comparison: Sava Eskimo HP2 vs. Toyo Observe S944 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Toyo winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Toyo Observe S944 has a better rating of 67% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Sava Eskimo HP2 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 Eskimo HP2 and the Observe S944 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo
Observe S944
Number of tests
15
11
Best position
#6
#6
Average position
15.5
14.8
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
29
67

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
64%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo Observe S944
58%
Toyo
Observe S944
Wet Braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
77%
Toyo Observe S944
67%
Wet Handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
60%
Toyo Observe S944
41%
Wet Circle Cornering
Toyo Observe S944
56%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Toyo Observe S944
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Sava Eskimo HP2
56%
Toyo Observe S944
59%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
71%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Toyo
Observe S944
Dry Braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
71%
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
75%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Toyo
Observe S944
Snow Braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Toyo Observe S944
83%
Snow Traction
Sava Eskimo HP2
80%
Toyo Observe S944
80%
Snow Handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
62%
Toyo Observe S944
48%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
86%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Toyo
Observe S944
Ice Braking Abs
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Toyo Observe S944
87%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Sava Eskimo HP2
87%
Toyo Observe S944
86%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
69%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo Observe S944
73%
Toyo
Observe S944
Noise Exterior
Sava Eskimo HP2
54%
Toyo Observe S944
70%
Noise Interior
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Toyo Observe S944
76%
Economy
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Toyo Observe S944
78%
Toyo
Observe S944
Fuel Efficiency
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Toyo Observe S944
89%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo HP2
78%
Toyo Observe S944
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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