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OBSERVE EWS1

7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
good ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R18 among 37 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
49 124 Ft
in 215/55 R18
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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.

Your size 215/55 R18 Speed / Load: 99V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 49 124 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 215/55 R18.

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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 215/55 R18 among 37 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow tested only 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
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−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
+6 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Wet (2)
wet braking 90
+8 % 2 Tests
Aquaplaning 92
+11 % 1 test
Dry 99
+4 % 2 Tests len z brzdenia
what it consists of Dry (1)
dry braking 100
+5 % 2 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 87
+4 % 1 test
Economy 70
+6 % 2 Tests
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 14
from 1 measurement 1 test 1 test noise only
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 86 % · z 1 merania
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 215/55 R18 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
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 215/55 R18

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,6 49 124 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 68 632 Ft Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 62 989 Ft Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 70 826 Ft Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 56 446 Ft Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 55 084 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 72 148 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 47 000 Ft better and cheaper Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 52 193 Ft Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 45 481 Ft better and cheaper Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 49 951 Ft Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 56 524 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 46 063 Ft better and cheaper Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 51 127 Ft Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 444 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 49 124 Ft This tyre Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 50 920 Ft Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 52 313 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 7.1 55 603 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 43 003 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 38 650 Ft Triangle WINTERX TW401 6.5 25 945 Ft Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 32 355 Ft
5,6 median 7,7 9,7
14. rank in the group of 23 compared
35 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,7
−2,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 68 632 Ft +19 508 Ft
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 62 989 Ft +13 865 Ft
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 70 826 Ft +21 702 Ft
  4. 4. 8.7 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 56 446 Ft +7 323 Ft
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 55 084 Ft +5 960 Ft
  6. 6. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 72 148 Ft +23 024 Ft
  7. 7. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 47 000 Ft −2 123 Ft
  8. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 52 193 Ft +3 070 Ft
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV better and cheaper 45 481 Ft −3 643 Ft
  10. 10. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 49 951 Ft +827 Ft
  11. 11. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 56 524 Ft +7 400 Ft
  12. 12. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 46 063 Ft −3 061 Ft
  13. 12. 7.7 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 51 127 Ft +2 004 Ft
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 47 444 Ft −1 680 Ft
  15. 14. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 This tyre 49 124 Ft
  16. 16. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER
  17. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 50 920 Ft +1 796 Ft
  18. 18. 7.2 Giti GITIWINTER W2 52 313 Ft +3 189 Ft
  19. 19. 7.1 Falken EUROWINTER HS01SUV 55 603 Ft +6 479 Ft
  20. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 43 003 Ft −6 120 Ft
  21. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 38 650 Ft −10 474 Ft
  22. 22. 6.5 Triangle WINTERX TW401 25 945 Ft −23 179 Ft
  23. 23. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 32 355 Ft −16 769 Ft
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

49 124 Ft ÷ 47 260 km × 100
104 Ft / 100 km

Lowest price in size 215/55 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 104 Ft
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 116 Ft
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 119 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/55 R18
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5127800
EAN4981910017325
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (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 3PMSF Áno
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 12,0
2026
12. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R18.

Current lowest
49 123,60 Ft
↗ 37 809,86 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
122,74 Ft
29.9.2026
Highest for the period
49 123,60 Ft
14.10.2026
49 123,60 122,74 49 123,60 Ft 26.9.2026 14.10.2026 26.9.2026: 129,58 Ft 26.9.2026: 123,09 Ft 29.9.2026: 122,74 Ft 8.10.2026: 125,20 Ft 13.10.2026: 125,27 Ft 14.10.2026: 49 123,60 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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