Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 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
41 048 Ft
in 245/40 R18
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 4981910010999 SAP: 5123400
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
D B B Price from 41 048 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910010999
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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Rating and verdict
How the Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 evaluated
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,1 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 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 ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 0 of 55
1 −8,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 1 of 55
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 49
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 49
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 59 of 65
92 +8,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 50 of 65
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 50 of 51
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 42 of 49
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 46 of 50
93 +4,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 48 of 50
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 30 of 48
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 32 of 36
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 19 of 50
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 12 of 49
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 16 of 42
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 7 of 50
15 −4,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 8 of 49
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 93 % Wet 92 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 85 % 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 245/40 R18
Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 41 048 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft This tyre 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −4 339 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +15 437 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft −4 339 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft +15 437 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft +15 437 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft +7 385 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft +9 872 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft +21 554 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft +10 458 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft +7 013 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft +4 234 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft +927 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft +4 916 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft +11 106 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft +15 404 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft +10 768 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft +1 459 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft +481 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft +7 935 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft −3 391 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft +7 129 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft +137 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft −3 711 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft +4 230 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft −8 236 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft −4 339 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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5123400
EAN4981910010999
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
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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S954 SNOWPROX
6.4
from 45 278 Ft
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OBSERVE EWS1
6.1
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Reference tyre
Firestone
WINTERHAWK 4
7.6
from 42 507 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
41 047,67 Ft
Lowest for the period
40 949,88 Ft
Highest for the period
41 114,98 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.