Toyo Snowprox S954 review
The Toyo Snowprox S954 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers competent performance in dry and snowy conditions. While some users praise its handling and value, others report inconsistent grip in wet weather, leading to a polarized user experience regarding its safety and reliability.
Owners rate it 10.9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
75%By road tests
64.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Toyo Snowprox S954 is generally regarded as a budget-friendly winter tire that offers competent performance in dry and snowy conditions. While some users praise its handling and value, others report inconsistent grip in wet weather, leading to a polarized user experience regarding its safety and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry road handling and grip
- Predictable steering feedback near the limit
- Capable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather traction
- Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
- Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
Worth knowing
- Users noted that the tire provides good steering feedback, allowing drivers to easily sense the limits of grip during cornering.
- Performance in wet conditions appears to be a significant point of contention, with some users experiencing understeer even at moderate speeds.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter tire Test · 245/40 R18
11th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 13 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 13 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 13 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 13 | |
| Noise | 6th of 13 | |
| Price | 5th of 13 |
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 14 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 13th of 14 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 13th of 14 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
29th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 28th of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 26th of 48 |
2019 Auto Center Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Ice Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 10th of 10 |
2019 19 Inch Performance Winter tire Test · 255/35 R19
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 | |
| Price | 4th of 11 |
2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
27th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 26th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 25th of 45 |