Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 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
51 345 Ft
in 235/55 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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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.
Varianty pneumatiky (2)
Your size 235/55 R18 104H XL EAN: 4981910011170 SAP: 5125400
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 51 345 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 235/55 R18 104H EAN: 4981910569145 SAP: 5114100
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1
C B B Price from 72 220 Ft M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910011170
Current prices for size 235/55 R18.
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Rating and verdict
How the Observe EWS1 evaluated
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,1 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % weak on snow 
tested only in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplíny
Snow beats 0 of 56
1 −9,2 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 56
2 −8,3 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 51
2 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 49
1 −9,8 %
Wet beats 57 of 61
94 +7,9 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Wet“
wet braking
beats 47 of 61
86 +8,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 53 of 54
97 +10,0 %
wet handling
beats 46 of 51
91 +5,8 %
Dry beats 51 of 53
97 +4,1 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
dry braking
beats 51 of 53
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 27 of 46
74 +1,7 %
Ice – Not measured.
Rozpad disciplíny „Ice“
ice braking
beats 29 of 33
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 26 of 52
51 +2,8 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 19 of 49
35 −1,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 39
47 +4,2 %
Noise and comfort beats 3 of 51
7 −4,7 %
Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 2 of 50
7 −4,6 %
slabé 0+ slabšie 25+ priemerné 45+ dobré 60+ veľmi dobré 80+ špička 92+
✓ Silná a slabá stránka
Silná
Dry 97 % Wet 94 % Zaostáva
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 93 % 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 235/55 R18
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 51 345 Ft
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 65 282 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 69 970 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 8.8 59 633 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 61 049 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 58 406 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.2 50 879 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 52 052 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 60 058 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 59 266 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.8 43 924 Ft better and cheaper 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 56 091 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 EV 7.5 52 654 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 51 960 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 49 213 Ft better and cheaper 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 42 197 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 7.3 71 778 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 61 399 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 46 431 Ft better and cheaper 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.8 94 524 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 41 196 Ft better and cheaper 
Lassa Competus Winter 2+ 6.5 45 206 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 51 345 Ft This tyre 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 36 224 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 5.1 38 466 Ft 5,1 median 7,5 9,1
5.1 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 466 Ft −12 879 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 65 282 Ft +13 937 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 SUV 38 466 Ft −12 879 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 65 282 Ft +13 937 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.1 65 282 Ft +13 937 Ft
- 2. 9.0 69 970 Ft +18 625 Ft
- 3. 8.8 59 633 Ft +8 288 Ft
- 4. 8.7 61 049 Ft +9 704 Ft
- 5. 8.3 58 406 Ft +7 061 Ft
- 6. 8.2 50 879 Ft −466 Ft
- 7. 8.1 52 052 Ft +707 Ft
- 8. 7.9 60 058 Ft +8 713 Ft
- 9. 7.8 59 266 Ft +7 921 Ft
- 9. 7.8 43 924 Ft −7 421 Ft
- 11. 7.6 56 091 Ft +4 746 Ft
- 12. 7.5 52 654 Ft +1 309 Ft
- 13. 7.4 51 960 Ft +615 Ft
- 13. 7.4 49 213 Ft −2 132 Ft
- 13. 7.4 42 197 Ft −9 148 Ft
- 16. 7.3 71 778 Ft +20 433 Ft
- 16. 7.3 61 399 Ft +10 054 Ft
- 18. 6.9 46 431 Ft −4 914 Ft
- 19. 6.8 94 524 Ft +43 179 Ft
- 19. 6.8 41 196 Ft −10 149 Ft
- 21. 6.5 45 206 Ft −6 139 Ft
- 22. 6.1 51 345 Ft
- 23. 5.8 36 224 Ft −15 121 Ft
- 24. 5.1 38 466 Ft −12 879 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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)H
Product code5125400
EAN4981910011170
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
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF Áno Comparison
Competitors
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8.3
from 58 406 Ft
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7.4
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R18.
Current lowest
51 344,83 Ft
Lowest for the period
125,34 Ft
Highest for the period
51 344,83 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.