Comparison: Toyo Observe S944 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Toyo (49%). In this particular case, the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 has a better rating of 84% compared to 57% of the Toyo Observe S944. The first tyre test of Toyo Observe S944 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Observe S944 and the G-FORCE WINTER 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Observe S944 is made in Japan and G-FORCE WINTER 2 is made in Romania/Poland.

#	Toyo Observe S944 /57%	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 /84%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Toyo Observe S944

/57%

BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

/84%

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Segment

1. Toyo Observe S944 Upper-middle

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 91

2. Toyo Observe S944 50

Number of tests

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 21x

2. Toyo Observe S944 11x

Best position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 1.

2. Toyo Observe S944 6.

Worst position in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 13.

2. Toyo Observe S944 36.

Average position in tests

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 6.19

2. Toyo Observe S944 14.82

Year of the last test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 2023

2. Toyo Observe S944 2023

Best rating in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Very good

2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Good

2. Toyo Observe S944 Satisfactory

Dry

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

83%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

72%

Dry braking

1. Toyo Observe S944 72%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 70%

Dry handling

1. Toyo Observe S944 81%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 70%

Dry lane changing

1. Toyo Observe S944 80%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 65%

Dry steering response

1. Toyo Observe S944 83%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 78%

Wet

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

68%

Toyo
Observe S944

63%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 71%

2. Toyo Observe S944 67%

Wet braking

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 65%

2. Toyo Observe S944 60%

Wet handling

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 68%

2. Toyo Observe S944 57%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 86%

2. Toyo Observe S944 65%

Wet circle cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 58%

2. Toyo Observe S944 55%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 B

2. Toyo Observe S944 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

97%

Toyo
Observe S944

63%

Snow traction

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 95%

2. Toyo Observe S944 68%

Snow braking

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 96%

2. Toyo Observe S944 67%

Snow handling

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 97%

2. Toyo Observe S944 70%

Snow cornering

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 92%

2. Toyo Observe S944 62%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

85%

Toyo
Observe S944

77%

Exterior noise

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 88%

2. Toyo Observe S944 78%

Comfort

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 79%

2. Toyo Observe S944 76%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 ?

2. Toyo Observe S944 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

82%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

75%

Rolling resistance

1. Toyo Observe S944 73%

2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 73%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 E

2. Toyo Observe S944 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Toyo
Observe S944

86.9%

BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2

80.5%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	1-
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Good	2	2-	1-	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Toyo Observe S944	35,7	30,8
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,2	29,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Toyo Observe S944	37,7	26,8
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,8	25,4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1
Toyo Observe S944	38,2
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	35,6	27,9
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2021 195/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	8,7	9,6	9,3	10	10	10
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,9	6,9	8,1	5,5	7	9
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Good	7,8	6,6	7,4	10	5	9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2-	2-	1-
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,5	8,7	9,9	10	9
Toyo Observe S944 Rating: Satisfactory	6,1	7,8	6,9	7	7
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 Rating: Very good	7,0	7,3	9,9	10	8
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