In 2015 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested the Toyo S943 at size 185/65 R15 and compared it with thirteen similar budget, medium and premium tyres.
Last place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 15.6 meters longer, than the leader.3-4th place in Wet handling. Toyo was 0.9 seconds slower, than the leader.Last place in Wet lateral stability. Toyo was 1.8 seconds slower, than the leader.6th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 7.4 seconds lower, than the leader.Last place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 6.4 meters longer, than the leader.4-6th place in Dry handling. Toyo was 1.1 second slower, than the leader.8-13th place in Dry slalom. Toyo was 2.2km/h slower, than the leader.11th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1 meter longer, than the leader.6th place in Snow handling. Toyo was 1.2 seconds slower, than the leader.10th place in Snow traction.1st place and the best result in Rolling resistance.2-6th place in Noise level.
Overall Toyo Snowprox S943 review
According to the test results Toyo took 11th place.
Main conclusions:
Unbalanced on the wet: Toyo had the longest braking distance and the lowest lateral stability, but showed good handling time.
Average straight aquaplanning resistance.
The longest dry braking distance, but good handling.
