Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/50 R18 among 43 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
50 516 Ft
in 235/50 R18
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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 (1)
Your size 235/50 R18 101V XL EAN: 4981910011118 SAP: 5122500
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 50 516 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 235/50 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 235/50 R18 among 43 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 50
1 −8,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 1 of 50
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 0 of 44
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 44
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 50 of 53
95 +8,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 41 of 53
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 44 of 45
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 39 of 44
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 42 of 45
94 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 43 of 45
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 31 of 43
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 26 of 30
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 21 of 45
48 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 13 of 44
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 17 of 40
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 4 of 44
10 −4,9 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 5 of 43
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 95 % Dry 94 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 90 % 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 235/50 R18
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 50 516 Ft
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 63 329 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 74 865 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 77 197 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 59 600 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 63 403 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 47 682 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 60 405 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 57 498 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 55 677 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 60 763 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 59 867 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 52 922 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 50 601 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 52 268 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 57 027 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 50 746 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 44 346 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 47 724 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 72 331 Ft 
Nexen WU7 / Winguard Sport 2 7.0 45 571 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX ALPINE 6.9 48 064 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 43 129 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 47 276 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 50 516 Ft This tyre 
Austone SP-901 6.0 51 486 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 34 204 Ft 
Minerva S210 XL M+S 4.5 38 928 Ft 4,5 Median 7,4 9,1
4.5 weakest in the group Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −11 587 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +12 813 Ft
Minerva S210 XL M+S 38 928 Ft −11 587 Ft 9.1 best in the group Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 63 329 Ft +12 813 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 9,1
💡 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 (27)
- 1. 9.1 63 329 Ft +12 813 Ft
- 1. 9.1 74 865 Ft +24 350 Ft
- 3. 9.0 77 197 Ft +26 681 Ft
- 4. 8.6 59 600 Ft +9 084 Ft
- 4. 8.6 63 403 Ft +12 888 Ft
- 6. 8.3 47 682 Ft −2 833 Ft
- 6. 8.3 60 405 Ft +9 889 Ft
- 8. 8.1 57 498 Ft +6 982 Ft
- 9. 7.8 55 677 Ft +5 161 Ft
- 9. 7.8 60 763 Ft +10 248 Ft
- 11. 7.7 59 867 Ft +9 351 Ft
- 12. 7.6 52 922 Ft +2 406 Ft
- 13. 7.5 50 601 Ft +85 Ft
- 14. 7.4 52 268 Ft +1 753 Ft
- 14. 7.4 57 027 Ft +6 511 Ft
- 14. 7.4 50 746 Ft +230 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 346 Ft −6 170 Ft
- 14. 7.4 47 724 Ft −2 791 Ft
- 19. 7.3 72 331 Ft +21 815 Ft
- 20. 7.0 45 571 Ft −4 944 Ft
- 21. 6.9 48 064 Ft −2 451 Ft
- 22. 6.8 43 129 Ft −7 386 Ft
- 23. 6.7 47 276 Ft −3 240 Ft
- 24. 6.1 50 516 Ft
- 25. 6.0 51 486 Ft +970 Ft
- 26. 5.0 34 204 Ft −16 312 Ft
- 27. 4.5 38 928 Ft −11 587 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 235/50 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5122500
EAN4981910011118
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
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/50 R18.
Current lowest
50 515,52 Ft
Lowest for the period
50 394,87 Ft
Highest for the period
50 596,80 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.