Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R17 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
40 806 Ft
in 215/55 R17
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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 215/55 R17 98V XL EAN: 4981910584131 SAP: 8083000
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 40 806 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910584131
Current prices for size 215/55 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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % weak on snow 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 0 of 63
1 −9,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 1 of 63
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 54
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 1 of 55
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 68 of 74
93 +9,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 61 of 74
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 55 of 58
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 48 of 56
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 55 of 57
97 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 56 of 57
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 36 of 53
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 41
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 22 of 56
40 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 17 of 56
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 51
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 6 of 57
11 −4,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 8 of 56
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 97 % Wet 93 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 89 % 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 215/55 R17
Compared with 33 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 40 806 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 63 280 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 57 635 Ft 
Hankook W340 Winter i*cept evo 4 9.1 77 099 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 64 356 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 483 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 57 561 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 42 795 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 40 085 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 090 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 44 570 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 623 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 45 164 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 43 959 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 779 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 40 640 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo OBSERVE WINTER SPORT 1 7.6 42 675 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 796 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 53 684 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 756 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 41 189 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 35 729 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 58 264 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 41 194 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 63 398 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 458 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 956 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 34 970 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 40 319 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 50 990 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 40 806 Ft This tyre 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 31 156 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 387 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 34 942 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 34 942 Ft −5 865 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 63 280 Ft +22 474 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 34 942 Ft −5 865 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 63 280 Ft +22 474 Ft rank in the group of 33 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 8 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (33)
- 1. 9.8 63 280 Ft +22 474 Ft
- 2. 9.1 57 635 Ft +16 829 Ft
- 2. 9.1 77 099 Ft +36 293 Ft
- 4. 9.0 64 356 Ft +23 549 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 483 Ft +3 677 Ft
- 6. 8.4 57 561 Ft +16 755 Ft
- 7. 8.3 42 795 Ft +1 988 Ft
- 7. 8.3 40 085 Ft −721 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 090 Ft +283 Ft
- 10. 8.1 44 570 Ft +3 764 Ft
- 11. 7.8 44 623 Ft +3 816 Ft
- 11. 7.8 45 164 Ft +4 357 Ft
- 13. 7.7 43 959 Ft +3 153 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 779 Ft −28 Ft
- 14. 7.6 40 640 Ft −166 Ft
- 14. 7.6 42 675 Ft +1 868 Ft
- 17. 7.5 39 796 Ft −1 010 Ft
- 18. 7.4 53 684 Ft +12 878 Ft
- 18. 7.4 45 756 Ft +4 949 Ft
- 18. 7.4 41 189 Ft +382 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 729 Ft −5 077 Ft
- 22. 7.3 58 264 Ft +17 458 Ft
- 23. 7.1 41 194 Ft +387 Ft
- 23. 7.1 63 398 Ft +22 592 Ft
- 25. 6.9 34 458 Ft −6 349 Ft
- 25. 6.9 47 956 Ft +7 150 Ft
- 27. 6.8 34 970 Ft −5 836 Ft
- 28. 6.7 40 319 Ft −488 Ft
- 29. 6.6 50 990 Ft +10 183 Ft
- 30. 6.1 40 806 Ft
- 31. 5.8 31 156 Ft −9 651 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 387 Ft −17 419 Ft
- 33. 5.2 34 942 Ft −5 865 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 215/55 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code8083000
EAN4981910584131
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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from 45 164 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R17.
Current lowest
40 806,37 Ft
Lowest for the period
40 392,35 Ft
Highest for the period
40 873,68 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.