Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
good ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 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
46 125 Ft
in 235/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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Your size 235/55 R17 Speed / Load: 103V XL
C B B Price from 46 125 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 235/55 R17 Speed / Load: 103V
C B B Price from 61 740 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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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 235/55 R17 among 46 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 4 ‹
−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 92 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 12 what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 16 −2 % 1 test
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 92 %
Drybetter than 99 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 96 % · −6 %
Noise and comfortworse than 88 % · z 1 merania
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 235/55 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 235/55 R17
Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,6 46 125 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 67 809 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 404 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 991 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 69 292 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 49 803 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 53 714 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 51 671 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 64 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 42 147 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 54 632 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 49 538 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 53 980 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 51 983 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 46 783 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 154 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 46 125 Ft This tyre 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 42 391 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 50 158 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 39 138 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 44 952 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 46 501 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 43 250 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 39 877 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 810 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 32 488 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 38 534 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 36 613 Ft 5,3 median 7,7 9,7
5.3 weakest in the group Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 36 613 Ft −9 512 Ft 9.7 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 67 809 Ft +21 684 Ft
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 36 613 Ft −9 512 Ft 9.7 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 67 809 Ft +21 684 Ft rank in the group of 27 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 (27)
- 1. 9.7 67 809 Ft +21 684 Ft
- 2. 9.1 55 404 Ft +9 279 Ft
- 2. 9.1 61 991 Ft +15 866 Ft
- 4. 8.9 69 292 Ft +23 167 Ft
- 5. 8.7 49 803 Ft +3 678 Ft
- 6. 8.6 53 714 Ft +7 589 Ft
- 6. 8.6 51 671 Ft +5 546 Ft
- 8. 8.5 64 993 Ft +18 868 Ft
- 9. 8.4 42 147 Ft −3 978 Ft
- 10. 8.3 54 632 Ft +8 506 Ft
- 11. 8.1 49 538 Ft +3 412 Ft
- 12. 7.9 53 980 Ft +7 855 Ft
- 13. 7.8 51 983 Ft +5 858 Ft
- 14. 7.7 46 783 Ft +658 Ft
- 15. 7.6 44 154 Ft −1 971 Ft
- 15. 7.6 46 125 Ft
- 17. 7.5 42 391 Ft −3 734 Ft
- 18. 7.4 50 158 Ft +4 033 Ft
- 18. 7.4 39 138 Ft −6 988 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 952 Ft −1 173 Ft
- 20. 7.3 46 501 Ft +376 Ft
- 22. 6.6 43 250 Ft −2 875 Ft
- 22. 6.6 39 877 Ft −6 248 Ft
- 24. 6.1 36 810 Ft −9 315 Ft
- 25. 5.6 32 488 Ft −13 637 Ft
- 26. 5.3 38 534 Ft −7 591 Ft
- 26. 5.3 36 613 Ft −9 512 Ft
Price per 100 km
The tyre's real value for money
46 125 Ft ÷ 47 260 km × 100
98 Ft / 100 km
Lowest price in size 235/55 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Comparison with alternatives
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 98 Ft
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 146 Ft
Hankook W330A Winter i*cept evo3 X 171 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 235/55 R17
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5125300
EAN4981910011163
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
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF Áno Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 54 632 Ft
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OBSERVE EWS1
7.6
from 46 125 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W330A Winter i*cept evo3 X
8.7
from 76 450 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 1×
Wins 
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0× Top 3 
0×
0× Average placement 12,0
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R17.
Current lowest
46 125,13 Ft
Lowest for the period
112,93 Ft
Highest for the period
46 125,13 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.