Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/50 R17 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
38 581 Ft
in 205/50 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 205/50 R17 93V XL EAN: 4981910017233 SAP: 5128700
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 38 581 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910017233
Current prices for size 205/50 R17.
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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 205/50 R17 among 52 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % weak on snow 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 0 of 61
1 −9,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 61
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 54
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 54
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 65 of 69
95 +9,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 58 of 69
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 54 of 57
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 48 of 55
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 55 of 56
99 +4,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 55 of 56
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 38 of 52
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 36 of 42
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 24 of 55
45 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 17 of 55
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 50
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 56
10 −4,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 8 of 55
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 99 % Wet 95 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 90 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 205/50 R17 from 2 testy in the dry
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 205/50 R17
Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 38 581 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 53 891 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 49 989 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 56 295 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 43 624 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 918 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 700 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 36 182 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 43 228 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 565 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 627 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 49 651 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 40 706 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 188 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 39 931 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 885 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 42 295 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 31 496 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 50 087 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 43 970 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 44 094 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 168 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 39 035 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 ZP-Dojazdová tech. Runflat 7.1 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 35 390 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 44 190 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 32 185 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 37 587 Ft better and cheaper 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 31 779 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 38 581 Ft This tyre 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 33 546 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 28 021 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 21 941 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 34 764 Ft 
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 5.2 47 055 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +8 473 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +15 310 Ft
Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 47 055 Ft +8 473 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 53 891 Ft +15 310 Ft rank in the group of 34 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 (34)
- 1. 9.8 53 891 Ft +15 310 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 989 Ft +11 408 Ft
- 3. 9.0 56 295 Ft +17 714 Ft
- 4. 8.6 43 624 Ft +5 043 Ft
- 5. 8.4 56 918 Ft +18 337 Ft
- 6. 8.3 42 700 Ft +4 119 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 182 Ft −2 399 Ft
- 6. 8.3 43 228 Ft +4 647 Ft
- 9. 8.1 42 565 Ft +3 984 Ft
- 10. 7.8 42 627 Ft +4 046 Ft
- 10. 7.8 49 651 Ft +11 069 Ft
- 12. 7.7 40 706 Ft +2 125 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 188 Ft +607 Ft
- 13. 7.6 39 931 Ft +1 350 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 885 Ft −1 696 Ft
- 16. 7.4 42 295 Ft +3 713 Ft
- 16. 7.4 31 496 Ft −7 085 Ft
- 16. 7.4 50 087 Ft +11 506 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 970 Ft +5 389 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 094 Ft +5 513 Ft
- 20. 7.3 40 168 Ft +1 586 Ft
- 20. 7.3 39 035 Ft +453 Ft
- 23. 7.1
- 24. 6.9 35 390 Ft −3 192 Ft
- 24. 6.9 44 190 Ft +5 608 Ft
- 26. 6.8 32 185 Ft −6 396 Ft
- 27. 6.7 37 587 Ft −994 Ft
- 28. 6.4 31 779 Ft −6 802 Ft
- 29. 6.1 38 581 Ft
- 30. 5.9 33 546 Ft −5 036 Ft
- 31. 5.8 28 021 Ft −10 560 Ft
- 32. 5.7 21 941 Ft −16 641 Ft
- 33. 5.6 34 764 Ft −3 818 Ft
- 34. 5.2 47 055 Ft +8 473 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 205/50 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)93
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5128700
EAN4981910017233
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
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
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7.3
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Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3
8.3
from 42 700 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/50 R17.
Current lowest
38 581,33 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 493,70 Ft
Highest for the period
64 440,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.