Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R16 among 49 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
32 041 Ft
in 195/55 R16
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Tyre variants (1)
Your size 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4981910017301 SAP: 5129100
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 32 041 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910017301
Current prices for size 195/55 R16.
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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 195/55 R16 among 49 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 58
1 −9,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 58
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 50
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 49
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 60 of 65
93 +9,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 55 of 65
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 49 of 53
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 43 of 50
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 52 of 53
99 +4,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 52 of 53
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 37 of 49
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 34 of 42
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 20 of 52
39 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 14 of 51
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 20 of 46
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 52
11 −4,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 8 of 52
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 99 % Wet 93 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 89 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 195/55 R16 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 195/55 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 32 041 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 47 084 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 43 766 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 48 275 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 33 734 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 47 984 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 785 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 34 240 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 30 851 Ft better and cheaper 
Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.1 41 822 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 35 013 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 36 510 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 36 699 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 36 314 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 598 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 374 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 202 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 34 978 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 917 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 34 235 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 27 197 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 516 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 33 679 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 42 900 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 31 601 Ft better and cheaper 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 489 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 616 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 28 934 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 30 047 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 090 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 31 798 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 026 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 853 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 32 041 Ft This tyre 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 254 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 278 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +8 237 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +15 043 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 278 Ft +8 237 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 47 084 Ft +15 043 Ft rank in the group of 35 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 9 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (35)
- 1. 9.8 47 084 Ft +15 043 Ft
- 2. 9.1 43 766 Ft +11 725 Ft
- 3. 9.0 48 275 Ft +16 234 Ft
- 4. 8.6 33 734 Ft +1 693 Ft
- 5. 8.4 47 984 Ft +15 944 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 785 Ft +1 744 Ft
- 6. 8.3 34 240 Ft +2 200 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 851 Ft −1 190 Ft
- 9. 8.1 41 822 Ft +9 781 Ft
- 9. 8.1 35 013 Ft +2 972 Ft
- 11. 8.0 36 510 Ft +4 469 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 699 Ft +4 658 Ft
- 12. 7.8 36 314 Ft +4 274 Ft
- 12. 7.8 37 598 Ft +5 557 Ft
- 15. 7.7 34 374 Ft +2 333 Ft
- 16. 7.6 32 202 Ft +161 Ft
- 16. 7.6 34 978 Ft +2 938 Ft
- 18. 7.5 32 917 Ft +876 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 235 Ft +2 195 Ft
- 19. 7.4 27 197 Ft −4 844 Ft
- 19. 7.4 34 516 Ft +2 475 Ft
- 22. 7.3 33 679 Ft +1 638 Ft
- 23. 7.1 42 900 Ft +10 859 Ft
- 24. 6.9 31 601 Ft −439 Ft
- 24. 6.9 32 489 Ft +448 Ft
- 26. 6.8 27 616 Ft −4 425 Ft
- 26. 6.8 28 934 Ft −3 106 Ft
- 26. 6.8 30 047 Ft −1 994 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 090 Ft −2 951 Ft
- 30. 6.6 31 798 Ft −243 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 026 Ft +986 Ft
- 31. 6.4 28 853 Ft −3 188 Ft
- 33. 6.1 32 041 Ft
- 34. 5.7 21 254 Ft −10 787 Ft
- 35. 5.2 40 278 Ft +8 237 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 195/55 R16
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code5129100
EAN4981910017301
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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Reference tyre
Laufenn
LW31 i FIT +
7.4
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R16.
Current lowest
32 040,83 Ft
Lowest for the period
31 968,44 Ft
Highest for the period
32 097,98 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.