Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 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
36 233 Ft
in 225/50 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 (2)
Your size 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910011101 SAP: 5125100
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 36 233 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910569091 SAP: 5114000
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 43 821 Ft Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910011101
Current prices for size 225/50 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 225/50 R17 among 55 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % weak on snow 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 0 of 64
1 −8,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 63
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 55
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 57
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 66 of 72
92 +9,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 56 of 71
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 56 of 60
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 49 of 58
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 56 of 58
97 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 56 of 58
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 37 of 55
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 37 of 44
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 24 of 59
42 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 16 of 59
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 51
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 7 of 60
12 −4,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 9 of 58
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 97 % Wet 92 % Weakness
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 225/50 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 36 233 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 87 502 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 46 063 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 383 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 491 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 228 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 212 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 914 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 37 719 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 39 581 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 41 066 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 47 977 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 107 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 880 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 239 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 634 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 41 712 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 43 539 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 41 499 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 46 209 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 33 593 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 37 351 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 45 941 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 085 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 33 024 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 940 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 246 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 38 788 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 41 768 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 36 233 Ft This tyre 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 35 091 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 34 810 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 581 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP 5.6 36 723 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 36 229 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL 36 229 Ft −4 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +51 269 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL 36 229 Ft −4 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft +51 269 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 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 87 502 Ft +51 269 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 063 Ft +9 830 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 383 Ft +16 150 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 491 Ft +19 258 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 228 Ft +7 995 Ft
- 6. 8.4 56 212 Ft +19 979 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 914 Ft +5 681 Ft
- 7. 8.3 37 719 Ft +1 486 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 581 Ft +3 348 Ft
- 10. 8.1 41 066 Ft +4 833 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 977 Ft +11 744 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 107 Ft +5 874 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 880 Ft +9 647 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 239 Ft +2 006 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 634 Ft +401 Ft
- 15. 7.5 41 712 Ft +5 479 Ft
- 17. 7.4 43 539 Ft +7 306 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 499 Ft +5 266 Ft
- 17. 7.4 46 209 Ft +9 976 Ft
- 17. 7.4 33 593 Ft −2 640 Ft
- 17. 7.4 37 351 Ft +1 118 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 941 Ft +9 708 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 085 Ft +3 852 Ft
- 24. 6.9 33 024 Ft −3 209 Ft
- 24. 6.9 47 940 Ft +11 707 Ft
- 26. 6.8 33 246 Ft −2 987 Ft
- 27. 6.7 38 788 Ft +2 555 Ft
- 28. 6.6 41 768 Ft +5 535 Ft
- 29. 6.1 36 233 Ft
- 30. 5.9 35 091 Ft −1 142 Ft
- 31. 5.8 34 810 Ft −1 423 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 581 Ft −12 652 Ft
- 33. 5.6 36 723 Ft +490 Ft
- 34. 5.2 36 229 Ft −4 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 225/50 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5125100
EAN4981910011101
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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7.8
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OBSERVE EWS1
6.1
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Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 ICEPT RS3
8.3
from 43 006 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/50 R17.
Current lowest
36 233,10 Ft
Lowest for the period
36 148,01 Ft
Highest for the period
48 870,77 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.