Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 55 available 
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 %
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % 
Price from
37 906 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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Varianty pneumatiky (1)
Your size 225/40 R18 92W XL EAN: 4981910569138 SAP: 5123900
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
D B B Price from 37 906 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910569138
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock
37 906 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
44 411 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
44 928 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 6 days
41 154 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Observe EWS1 evaluated
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,1 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 55 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % weak on snow 
tested only in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplíny
Snow beats 0 of 64
1 −9,1 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Snow“
snow braking
beats 2 of 64
2 −8,3 %
snow traction
beats 2 of 56
2 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 57
1 −9,8 %
Wet beats 69 of 74
94 +9,0 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Wet“
wet braking
beats 60 of 74
86 +8,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 58 of 60
97 +10,0 %
wet handling
beats 54 of 59
91 +5,8 %
Dry beats 56 of 59
96 +3,9 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
dry braking
beats 57 of 59
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 34 of 54
74 +1,7 %
Ice – Not measured.
Rozpad disciplíny „Ice“
ice braking
beats 36 of 42
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 25 of 59
43 +1,5 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 19 of 58
35 −1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 24 of 50
47 +4,2 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 59
9 −4,7 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 58
7 −4,6 %
slabé 0+ slabšie 25+ priemerné 45+ dobré 60+ veľmi dobré 80+ špička 92+
✓ Silná a slabá stránka
Silná
Dry 96 % Wet 94 % Zaostáva
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 91 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 33 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 37 906 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 111 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.2 42 652 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 47 653 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 8.8 44 500 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 41 433 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 43 413 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 52 805 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 39 719 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.2 35 636 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 38 115 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.9 42 172 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 42 889 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 44 319 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.8 36 723 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 444 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 EV 7.5 41 149 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 709 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 42 995 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 45 852 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I Fit+ XL 7.4 33 339 Ft better and cheaper 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 349 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.3 39 178 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 595 Ft better and cheaper 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.8 32 294 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 37 889 Ft better and cheaper 
Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 26 627 Ft better and cheaper 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.1 32 582 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 37 906 Ft This tyre 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 41 807 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 29 807 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 35 249 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.1 30 550 Ft 5,1 median 7,4 9,8
5.1 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 30 550 Ft −7 356 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 111 Ft +15 206 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 30 550 Ft −7 356 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 111 Ft +15 206 Ft rank in the group of 33 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (33)
- 1. 9.8 53 111 Ft +15 206 Ft
- 2. 9.2 42 652 Ft +4 746 Ft
- 3. 9.1 47 653 Ft +9 747 Ft
- 4. 8.8 44 500 Ft +6 594 Ft
- 5. 8.7 41 433 Ft +3 527 Ft
- 6. 8.6 43 413 Ft +5 507 Ft
- 7. 8.4 52 805 Ft +14 900 Ft
- 8. 8.3 39 719 Ft +1 814 Ft
- 9. 8.2 35 636 Ft −2 269 Ft
- 10. 8.1 38 115 Ft +209 Ft
- 11. 7.9 42 172 Ft +4 266 Ft
- 11. 7.9 42 889 Ft +4 983 Ft
- 13. 7.8 44 319 Ft +6 413 Ft
- 13. 7.8 36 723 Ft −1 182 Ft
- 15. 7.6 38 444 Ft +538 Ft
- 16. 7.5 41 149 Ft +3 244 Ft
- 17. 7.4 42 709 Ft +4 803 Ft
- 17. 7.4 42 995 Ft +5 090 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 852 Ft +7 946 Ft
- 17. 7.4 33 339 Ft −4 567 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 22. 7.3 38 349 Ft +443 Ft
- 22. 7.3 39 178 Ft +1 273 Ft
- 24. 6.8 31 595 Ft −6 311 Ft
- 24. 6.8 32 294 Ft −5 612 Ft
- 24. 6.8 37 889 Ft −17 Ft
- 27. 6.6 26 627 Ft −11 279 Ft
- 28. 6.1 32 582 Ft −5 324 Ft
- 28. 6.1 37 906 Ft
- 30. 5.9 41 807 Ft +3 901 Ft
- 31. 5.8 29 807 Ft −8 099 Ft
- 32. 5.6 35 249 Ft −2 657 Ft
- 33. 5.1 30 550 Ft −7 356 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)W
Product code5123900
EAN4981910569138
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Toyo
Tread OBSERVE EWS1
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF Áno Comparison
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Reference tyre
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7.4
from 36 942 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
37 905,69 Ft
Lowest for the period
91,88 Ft
Highest for the period
37 905,69 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.