Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 52 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
47 539 Ft
in 245/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Varianty pneumatiky (1)
Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 4981910010876 SAP: 5124700
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 47 539 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910010876
Current prices for size 245/45 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 245/45 R18 among 52 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 60
1 −8,4 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Snow“
snow braking
beats 2 of 60
2 −8,3 %
snow traction
beats 2 of 54
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 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 55 of 56
97 +10,0 %
wet handling
beats 50 of 55
91 +5,7 %
Dry beats 51 of 55
94 +4,1 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
dry braking
beats 53 of 55
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 31 of 51
75 +1,7 %
Ice – Not measured.
Rozpad disciplíny „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 41
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 22 of 55
41 +1,3 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 19 of 55
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 20 of 48
47 +4,2 %
Noise and comfort beats 6 of 56
12 −4,7 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 55
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 245/45 R18
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 47 539 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.2 49 421 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.1 71 417 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 988 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 8.8 56 411 Ft 
Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 51 512 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 61 105 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 51 733 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.2 43 186 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 860 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.9 60 191 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 46 355 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 56 065 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.8 38 774 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.7 53 129 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 43 226 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 46 512 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 49 439 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 40 564 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 53 608 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.3 45 353 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 56 612 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 38 421 Ft better and cheaper 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.8 41 235 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 47 811 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.5 53 673 Ft 
Superia BLUEWIN UHP2 6.3 37 941 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 539 Ft This tyre 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 34 136 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.1 35 434 Ft 5,1 median 7,6 9,2
5.1 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 35 434 Ft −12 104 Ft 9.2 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 49 421 Ft +1 882 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 35 434 Ft −12 104 Ft 9.2 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 49 421 Ft +1 882 Ft rank in the group of 29 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 9,2
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 10 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.2 49 421 Ft +1 882 Ft
- 2. 9.1 71 417 Ft +23 879 Ft
- 2. 9.1 61 988 Ft +14 449 Ft
- 4. 8.8 56 411 Ft +8 872 Ft
- 5. 8.7 51 512 Ft +3 974 Ft
- 6. 8.6 61 105 Ft +13 566 Ft
- 7. 8.3 51 733 Ft +4 195 Ft
- 8. 8.2 43 186 Ft −4 352 Ft
- 9. 8.1 50 860 Ft +3 321 Ft
- 10. 7.9 60 191 Ft +12 652 Ft
- 10. 7.9 46 355 Ft −1 184 Ft
- 12. 7.8 56 065 Ft +8 527 Ft
- 12. 7.8 38 774 Ft −8 765 Ft
- 14. 7.7 53 129 Ft +5 591 Ft
- 15. 7.6 43 226 Ft −4 313 Ft
- 16. 7.4 46 512 Ft −1 026 Ft
- 16. 7.4 49 439 Ft +1 900 Ft
- 16. 7.4 40 564 Ft −6 975 Ft
- 16. 7.4 53 608 Ft +6 069 Ft
- 20. 7.3 45 353 Ft −2 186 Ft
- 21. 6.9 56 612 Ft +9 073 Ft
- 22. 6.8 38 421 Ft −9 117 Ft
- 22. 6.8 41 235 Ft −6 304 Ft
- 22. 6.8 47 811 Ft +272 Ft
- 25. 6.5 53 673 Ft +6 134 Ft
- 26. 6.3 37 941 Ft −9 597 Ft
- 27. 6.1 47 539 Ft
- 28. 5.8 34 136 Ft −13 402 Ft
- 29. 5.1 35 434 Ft −12 104 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5124700
EAN4981910010876
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
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Hankook
W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3
8.7
from 61 161 Ft
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OBSERVE EWS1
6.1
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Reference tyre
Hankook
W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4
9.2
from 49 421 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
47 538,64 Ft
Lowest for the period
117,81 Ft
Highest for the period
68 544,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.