Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 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
46 162 Ft
in 225/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Tyre variants (1)
Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 4981910017332 SAP: 5128500
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 46 162 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 225/55 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 225/55 R17 among 52 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 66
1 −8,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 65
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 55
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 55
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 68 of 73
94 +9,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 59 of 72
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 57 of 60
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 48 of 56
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 56 of 58
97 +4,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 57 of 58
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 35 of 53
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 38 of 43
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 26 of 60
44 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 18 of 58
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 51
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 8 of 58
15 −4,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 10 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 94 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 85 % 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 225/55 R17
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 46 162 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 60 187 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 191 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 58 511 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 45 921 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 60 688 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 236 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 688 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 776 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 46 925 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 758 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 613 Ft better and cheaper 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 43 421 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 429 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 516 Ft better and cheaper 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 989 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 44 414 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 410 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 364 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 180 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 44 483 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 199 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 923 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 101 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 39 468 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 46 162 Ft This tyre 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 44 425 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 301 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 27 973 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 940 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 37 977 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 017 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −13 145 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +14 025 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −13 145 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +14 025 Ft rank in the group of 31 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 17 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.8 60 187 Ft +14 025 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 191 Ft +6 029 Ft
- 3. 9.0 58 511 Ft +12 349 Ft
- 4. 8.6 45 921 Ft −241 Ft
- 5. 8.4 60 688 Ft +14 526 Ft
- 6. 8.3 39 236 Ft −6 926 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 688 Ft −4 474 Ft
- 6. 8.3 44 776 Ft −1 386 Ft
- 9. 8.1 46 925 Ft +763 Ft
- 10. 7.8 47 758 Ft +1 596 Ft
- 10. 7.8 44 613 Ft −1 549 Ft
- 10. 7.8 43 421 Ft −2 741 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 429 Ft −733 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 516 Ft −1 646 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 989 Ft −6 173 Ft
- 16. 7.4 44 414 Ft −1 748 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 410 Ft −752 Ft
- 16. 7.4 34 364 Ft −11 798 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 180 Ft −2 982 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 483 Ft −1 679 Ft
- 21. 7.1 54 199 Ft +8 037 Ft
- 22. 6.9 34 923 Ft −11 239 Ft
- 23. 6.8 35 101 Ft −11 061 Ft
- 24. 6.7 39 468 Ft −6 694 Ft
- 25. 6.1 46 162 Ft
- 26. 5.9 44 425 Ft −1 737 Ft
- 27. 5.8 32 301 Ft −13 861 Ft
- 28. 5.7 27 973 Ft −18 189 Ft
- 29. 5.6 36 940 Ft −9 221 Ft
- 30. 5.2 37 977 Ft −8 185 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 017 Ft −13 145 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 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5128500
EAN4981910017332
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
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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8.3
from 50 258 Ft
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OBSERVE EWS1
6.1
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Reference tyre
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7.4
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/55 R17.
Current lowest
46 161,96 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 051,47 Ft
Highest for the period
49 801,50 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.