The Toyo Snowprox S954 is a Premium Touring studless winter tire with asymmetrical tread, designed for Passenger cars. The model also has SUV-version.
The tire replaced the Toyo Snowprox S953.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
98.11%
Wet performance
84.11%
Aquaplaning
95.01%
Snow performance
84.69%
Noise
97.42%
Rolling resistance
88.48%
Toyo Snowprox S954 Tests
2021 Auto Bild
In 2021 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 245/40 R18 and compared to 11 Premium Touring and UHP winter tires from different price categories. Also they included into the test a reference summer tire and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro as All Season tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 2 | 43m | +1.6m | 96.28% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 101.7km/h | -1.2km/h | 98.83% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 5 | 50.5m | +1.5m | 97.03% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 70.1km/h | -2.8km/h | 96.16% | |
| Straight aqua | 7 | 96.1km/h | -1.4km/h | 98.56% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 11 | 35.4m | +4.7m | 86.72% | |
| Snow handling | 12 | 39.3km/h | -5.4km/h | 87.92% | |
| Snow traction | 12 | 2353 Newton | -622 Newton | 79.09% | |
| Noise | 5-6 | 73.4dB | +1dB | 98.64% | |
| Rolling resistance | 10 | 9.18kg/t | +1.27kg/t | 86.16% |
2020 Auto Zeitung
In 2020 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the Toyo at size 205/55 R16 and compared to similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
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| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 7-8 | 47.8m | +2m | 95.81% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1 | 10 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 13 | 61.5m | +10.6m | 82.76% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 12-14 | 1 point | -9 points | 10% | |
| Straight aqua | 8 | 77.2km/h | -8km/h | 90.61% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 14 | 27.3m | +1.6m | 94.14% | |
| Snow handling | 13-14 | 1 point | -9 points | 10% | |
| Comfrot | 13 | 4 points | -6 points | 40% | |
| Rolling resistance | 13 | 9.41kg/t | +1.35kg/t | 85.65% |
2019 Auto Bild
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2019. The experts have tested the tire at size 255/35 R19 and compared to 10 Ultra High Performance and Premium Touring Winter tires. Also they included into the test a summer winter tire to compare results.
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| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 4-5 | 41.2m | +1m | 97.57% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 121.9km/h | +1.2km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking | 5 | 49.6m | +3.9m | 92.14% | |
| Wet handling | 7-8 | 91.6km/h | -3.7km/h | 96.12% | |
| Straight aqua | 3 | 72.6km/g | -1.1km/h | 98.51% | |
| Snow braking | 10 | 30.5m | +2.9m | 90.49% | |
| Snow handling | 10 | 46.5km/h | -2.9km/h | 94.13% | |
| Noise | 6 | 73.5dB | +2.8dB | 96.19% | |
| Rolling resistance | 6 | 9.25kg/t | +1.19kg/t | 87.13% |
2019 AMS
Test by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport in 2019. The experts have tested the tire at size 215/55 R17 and compared to 10 Premium Touring and UHP winter tires.
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| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 8-9 | 45.7m | +1.6m | 96.49% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 116.1km/h | +0.2km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 10 | 34.8m | +3.6m | 89.65% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 70.5km/h | -2.8km/h | 96.18% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 4 | 6.8m/s2 | -0.51m/s2 | 93.02% | |
| Straight aqua | 8 | 74.1km/h | -9km/h | 89.17% | |
| Lateral aqua | 3 | 3.26m/s2 | -0.16m/s2 | 95.32% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 11 | 28.1m | +2.5m | 91.1% | |
| Snow handling | 8-9 | 47.9km/h | -1.5km/h | 96.96% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 11 | 3.64m/s2 | -0.26m/s2 | 93.33% | |
| Snow traction | 6-8 | 2.3m/s2 | -0.11m/s2 | 95.43% | |
| Noise | 10 | 71dB | +1.7dB | 97.6% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 7.9kg/t | +0.5kg/t | 93.67% |
2017 Sport Auto
In 2017 experts of the German publication Sport Auto have tested the Toyo Snowprox S954 at size 225/40 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
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| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 3-4 | 45.4m | +1.6m | 96.47% | |
| Dry handling | 2-3 | 119.1km/h | -0.4km/h | 99.66% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 10 | 40.7m | +5m | 87.71% | |
| Wet handling | 10 | 68.9km/h | -4.9km/h | 93.36% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 1 | 6.83sec | +0.2sec | 100% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 87.8km/h | -1.6km/h | 98.2% | |
| Lateral aqua | 3 | 2.69m/s2 | -0.26m/s2 | 91.18% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 9 | 33.8m | +4.1m | 87.87% | |
| Snow handling | 7 | 53.5km/h | -3km/h | 94.69% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 8 | 3.63m/s2 | -0.37m/s2 | 90.75% | |
| Noise | 7-10 | 73dB | +2dB | 97.26% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4 | 8.8kg/t | +0.9kg/t | 89.77% |
Overall Toyo Snowprox S954 Review
| # | Test | 2021 Auto Bild | 2020 Auto Zeitung | 2019 Auto Bild | 2019 AMS | 2017 Sport Auto | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 96.28% | 95.81% | 97.57% | 96.49% | 96.47% | 96.52% | |
| Dry handling | 98.83% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99.66% | 99.7% | |
| Wet braking | 97.03% | 82.76% | 92.14% | 89.65% | 87.71% | 89.86% | |
| Wet handling | 96.16% | 10% | 96.12% | 96.18% | 93.36% | 78.36% | |
| Straight aqua | 98.56% | 90.61% | 98.51% | 89.17% | 98.2% | 95.01% | |
| Snow braking | 86.72% | 94.14% | 90.49% | 91.1% | 87.87% | 90.06% | |
| Snow handling | 87.92% | 10% | 94.13% | 96.96% | 94.69% | 76.74% | |
| Snow traction | 79.09% | – | – | 95.43% | – | 87.26% | |
| Rolling resistance | 86.16% | 85.65% | 87.13% | 93.67% | 89.77% | 88.48% | |
| Noise | 98.64% | – | 96.19% | 97.6% | 97.26% | 97.42% |
According to the test results Toyo took last place.
Main conclusions:
- The longest wet braking distance and the lowest handling speed, but the best lateral stability.
- High straight and lateral aquaplanning resistance.
- Very good dry performance.
- Poor snow performance.
- Good rolling resistance.
- High noise.
Similar tires from the test:
- Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
- Cooper Weathermaster SA2+
- Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
- Goodyear UG Performance Gen-1
- Nokian WR A4
- Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
- Yokohama W*drive V905
- Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320
