Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 51 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
43 560 Ft
in 235/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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Varianty pneumatiky (1)
Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 4981910010975 SAP: 5124500
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 43 560 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910010975
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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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 235/45 R18 among 51 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 59
1 −8,7 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Snow“
snow braking
beats 1 of 59
2 −8,3 %
snow traction
beats 2 of 53
2 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 1 of 52
1 −9,8 %
Wet beats 63 of 69
92 +8,5 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Wet“
wet braking
beats 53 of 69
86 +8,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 54 of 55
97 +10,0 %
wet handling
beats 49 of 54
91 +5,8 %
Dry beats 51 of 55
94 +3,7 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
dry braking
beats 53 of 55
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 32 of 50
74 +1,7 %
Ice – Not measured.
Rozpad disciplíny „Ice“
ice braking
beats 34 of 40
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 21 of 54
40 +1,3 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 17 of 54
35 −1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 21 of 47
47 +4,2 %
Noise and comfort beats 6 of 54
12 −4,8 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 8 of 53
7 −4,6 %
slabé 0+ slabšie 25+ priemerné 45+ dobré 60+ veľmi dobré 80+ špička 92+
✓ Silná a slabá stránka
Silná
Dry 94 % Wet 92 % Zaostáva
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 88 % 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 235/45 R18
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 43 560 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.2 52 695 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 987 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 74 613 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 8.8 55 723 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 54 045 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 679 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 231 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 51 996 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.2 44 084 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 46 703 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.9 56 731 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 53 044 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 54 085 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.8 42 660 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.7 53 440 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 170 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 994 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 164 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 47 178 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 308 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 816 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.8 44 949 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 45 303 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 320 Ft better and cheaper 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 629 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.5 47 851 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 43 560 Ft This tyre 
Zeetex WH1000 5.1 34 022 Ft 5,1 median 7,7 9,2
5.1 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 34 022 Ft −9 538 Ft 9.2 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 52 695 Ft +9 135 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 34 022 Ft −9 538 Ft 9.2 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 52 695 Ft +9 135 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,7
behind the best in the group the best has 9,2
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.2 52 695 Ft +9 135 Ft
- 2. 9.1 61 987 Ft +18 428 Ft
- 3. 9.0 74 613 Ft +31 053 Ft
- 4. 8.8 55 723 Ft +12 163 Ft
- 5. 8.7 54 045 Ft +10 485 Ft
- 6. 8.6 54 679 Ft +11 119 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 231 Ft +17 671 Ft
- 8. 8.3 51 996 Ft +8 437 Ft
- 9. 8.2 44 084 Ft +525 Ft
- 10. 8.1 46 703 Ft +3 143 Ft
- 11. 7.9 56 731 Ft +13 171 Ft
- 11. 7.9 53 044 Ft +9 484 Ft
- 13. 7.8 54 085 Ft +10 526 Ft
- 13. 7.8 42 660 Ft −900 Ft
- 15. 7.7 53 440 Ft +9 880 Ft
- 16. 7.6 46 170 Ft +2 610 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 994 Ft +8 434 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 164 Ft −5 396 Ft
- 17. 7.4 47 178 Ft +3 618 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4
- 22. 7.3 47 308 Ft +3 748 Ft
- 23. 6.9 54 816 Ft +11 256 Ft
- 24. 6.8 44 949 Ft +1 389 Ft
- 24. 6.8 45 303 Ft +1 744 Ft
- 24. 6.8 38 320 Ft −5 240 Ft
- 27. 6.6 29 629 Ft −13 931 Ft
- 28. 6.5 47 851 Ft +4 291 Ft
- 29. 6.1 43 560 Ft
- 30. 5.1 34 022 Ft −9 538 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5124500
EAN4981910010975
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C 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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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
43 559,73 Ft
Lowest for the period
108,40 Ft
Highest for the period
43 559,73 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.