Toyo Snowprox S953 – Tests & Review

Toyo Snowprox S953 photo, test, review

Toyo Snowprox S953 is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tyre has been replaced by the Toyo Snowprox S954.

Key performance

Dry performance
97.55 %
Dry braking
95.43 %
Dry handling
99.66 %
Wet performance
86.5 %
Wet braking
83.07 %
Wet handling
89.93 %
Aquaplaning
84.83 %
Snow performance
92.33 %
Snow braking
88.19 %
Snow handling
96.47 %
Rolling resistance
97.5 %
Noise
97.14 %

Toyo Snowprox S953 Tests

2018 AMS (205/55 R16)

In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Toyo Snowprox S953 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with ten similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tyres.

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3rd place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2 meters longer, than the leader.
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2nd place in Dry handling. Toyo was 0.4km/h slower, than the leader.
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10th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 6.4 meters longer, than the leader.
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10th place in Wet handling. Toyo was 7.5km/h slower, than the leader.
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9th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 12.7km/h lower, than the leader.
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Last place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 3.4 meters longer, than the leader.
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10th place in Snow handling. Toyo was 3.5km/h slower, than the leader.
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2nd place in Rolling resistance.
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10th place in Noise level.

Overall Toyo Snowprox S953 Review

According to the test results Toyo took 10th place and got an expert score “Recommended”.

Main conclusions:

  • Good dry performance.
  • Long wet braking distance and low handling speed.
  • Low aquaplanning resistance.
  • The longest snow braking distance and low handling speed.
  • Good rolling resistance.
  • Relatively high noise level.

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