Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
good ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R17 among 47 available 
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow 
Price from
39 705 Ft
in 205/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 205/55 R17 Speed / Load: 95V XL
C B B Price from 39 705 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/55 R17.
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Rating and verdict
How the Observe EWS1 evaluated
7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,6 / 10 · good PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R17 among 47 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, dry from braking only, snow from braking and traction only Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 3 ‹
−6 % 2 Tests len z brzdenia a trakcie what it consists of Snow (2)
snow braking 3 −5 % 2 Tests
snow traction 5 −8 % 1 test
Wet 93 what it consists of Wet (2)
wet braking 90 +8 % 2 Tests
Aquaplaning 92 +11 % 1 test
Dry 99 what it consists of Dry (1)
dry braking 100 +5 % 2 Tests
Ice – what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 87 +4 % 1 test
Economy 59 what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 31 −2 % 2 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 72 +8 % 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 15 what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 16 −2 % 1 test
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 93 %
Drybetter than 99 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 97 % · −6 %
Noise and comfortworse than 85 % · z 1 merania
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 205/55 R17 from 2 testy in the dry
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
✓ 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
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 205/55 R17
Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,6 39 705 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 61 563 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 49 718 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 555 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 65 689 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 47 910 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 46 318 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 53 224 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 38 210 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 978 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 44 040 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 51 149 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 45 499 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 45 120 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 41 411 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 40 912 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 158 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 39 705 Ft This tyre 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 47 356 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 417 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 486 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 49 219 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 48 326 Ft 
Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 43 273 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 34 154 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 30 245 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 24 134 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 28 740 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 3PMSF 5.3 33 150 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 4.6 29 223 Ft 4,6 median 7,7 9,7
4.6 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 29 223 Ft −10 483 Ft 9.7 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 563 Ft +21 858 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 29 223 Ft −10 483 Ft 9.7 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 61 563 Ft +21 858 Ft rank in the group of 30 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,7
behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
- 1. 9.7 61 563 Ft +21 858 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 718 Ft +10 013 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 555 Ft +16 850 Ft
- 4. 8.9 65 689 Ft +25 983 Ft
- 5. 8.6 47 910 Ft +8 205 Ft
- 5. 8.6 46 318 Ft +6 613 Ft
- 7. 8.5 53 224 Ft +13 519 Ft
- 8. 8.4 38 210 Ft −1 495 Ft
- 9. 8.3 45 978 Ft +6 273 Ft
- 10. 8.1 44 040 Ft +4 335 Ft
- 11. 8.0 51 149 Ft +11 444 Ft
- 12. 7.9 45 499 Ft +5 793 Ft
- 13. 7.8 45 120 Ft +5 415 Ft
- 14. 7.7 41 411 Ft +1 706 Ft
- 14. 7.7 40 912 Ft +1 207 Ft
- 16. 7.6 40 158 Ft +453 Ft
- 16. 7.6 39 705 Ft
- 18. 7.4 47 356 Ft +7 650 Ft
- 18. 7.4 34 417 Ft −5 288 Ft
- 20. 7.3 38 486 Ft −1 220 Ft
- 21. 7.2
- 22. 6.8 49 219 Ft +9 514 Ft
- 22. 6.8 48 326 Ft +8 621 Ft
- 24. 6.6 43 273 Ft +3 567 Ft
- 24. 6.6 34 154 Ft −5 551 Ft
- 24. 6.6 30 245 Ft −9 460 Ft
- 27. 6.5 24 134 Ft −15 571 Ft
- 28. 5.6 28 740 Ft −10 965 Ft
- 29. 5.3 33 150 Ft −6 556 Ft
- 30. 4.6 29 223 Ft −10 483 Ft
Price per 100 km
The tyre's real value for money
39 705 Ft ÷ 47 260 km × 100
84 Ft / 100 km
Lowest price in size 205/55 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Comparison with alternatives
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 84 Ft
Kleber KRISALP HP3 99 Ft
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 128 Ft
Of the tyres compared, Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 has the lowest cost per 100 km.
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 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5128300
EAN4981910017318
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Toyo
Tread OBSERVE EWS1
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 18.06.2026
Product launch date (gen.) 30.06.2026
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
3PMSF Áno Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Kleber
KRISALP HP3
8.1
from 46 403 Ft
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OBSERVE EWS1
7.6
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Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 47 946 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
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0× Top 3 
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0× Average placement 12,0
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R17.
Current lowest
39 705,28 Ft
Lowest for the period
98,01 Ft
Highest for the period
39 705,28 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.