Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 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
28 335 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 4981910584117 SAP: 8082800
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 28 335 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 4981910568186 SAP: 5113100
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1
C B B Price from 31 492 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910584117
Current prices for size 205/55 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 205/55 R16 among 53 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 67
1 −9,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 1 of 67
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 56
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 57
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 74 of 79
94 +9,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 68 of 79
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 58 of 62
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 51 of 59
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 60 of 61
99 +4,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 60 of 61
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 40 of 55
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 40 of 46
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 24 of 62
40 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 17 of 59
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 54
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 59
9 −4,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 58
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 99 % Wet 94 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 91 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 205/55 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 28 335 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 29 568 Ft 
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 29 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 28 391 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 466 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 29 956 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 31 270 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 27 700 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 29 103 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 29 789 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 453 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 27 249 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 25 637 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 630 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 32 445 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 25 356 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 35 227 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 29 059 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 28 494 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 40 226 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 107 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 27 205 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 22 151 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 613 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 29 896 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 397 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 30 819 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 307 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 28 335 Ft This tyre 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 25 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 721 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 174 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +11 839 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +10 837 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +11 839 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft +10 837 Ft rank in the group of 37 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 11 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft +10 837 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft +6 523 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft +14 227 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft −286 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft +20 819 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft +1 233 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft +1 658 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft +56 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft +3 131 Ft
- 10. 8.0 29 956 Ft +1 621 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft +2 935 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft −635 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft +768 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft +1 454 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 453 Ft −882 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft −1 086 Ft
- 17. 7.5 25 637 Ft −2 698 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft +3 295 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 445 Ft +4 110 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −2 979 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft +6 892 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft +724 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft +159 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft +11 891 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +25 772 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft −1 130 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −6 184 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −4 722 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft +1 561 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft −1 938 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft +2 484 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft −28 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −2 413 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −6 614 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft +11 839 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 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code8082800
EAN4981910584117
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
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
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8.3
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7.8
from 38 839 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
28 334,97 Ft
Lowest for the period
26 828,75 Ft
Highest for the period
28 381,96 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.