Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/60 R16 among 55 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
30 357 Ft
in 205/60 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 205/60 R16 96H EAN: 4981910017387 SAP: 5128900
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1
C B B Price from 30 357 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/60 R16.
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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 205/60 R16 among 55 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 ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 0 of 66
1 −9,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 66
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 56
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 57
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 70 of 75
94 +8,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 62 of 75
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 58 of 62
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 49 of 58
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 59 of 61
98 +4,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 59 of 61
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 41 of 56
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 39 of 45
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 22 of 61
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 15 of 59
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 23 of 54
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 60
9 −4,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 59
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 98 % Wet 94 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 91 % 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
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 205/60 R16
Compared with 35 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 30 357 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 41 960 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 40 088 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 45 919 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 32 336 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 46 878 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 31 215 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 31 243 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 30 801 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 972 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 34 696 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 34 512 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 41 295 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 29 538 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 30 891 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 30 240 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 31 292 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 28 479 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 32 559 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 33 334 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 35 311 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 26 840 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 49 149 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 37 918 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 43 701 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 43 939 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 28 759 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 25 752 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 24 797 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 29 498 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 33 053 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 33 087 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 30 966 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 30 357 Ft This tyre 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 22 753 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 32 083 Ft 5,2 Median 7,5 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 32 083 Ft +1 726 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 41 960 Ft +11 603 Ft
Goodride SW608 32 083 Ft +1 726 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 41 960 Ft +11 603 Ft rank in the group of 35 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 (35)
- 1. 9.8 41 960 Ft +11 603 Ft
- 2. 9.1 40 088 Ft +9 731 Ft
- 3. 9.0 45 919 Ft +15 563 Ft
- 4. 8.6 32 336 Ft +1 979 Ft
- 5. 8.4 46 878 Ft +16 521 Ft
- 6. 8.3 31 215 Ft +859 Ft
- 6. 8.3 31 243 Ft +886 Ft
- 6. 8.3 30 801 Ft +445 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 972 Ft +1 615 Ft
- 10. 8.0 34 696 Ft +4 340 Ft
- 11. 7.8 34 512 Ft +4 155 Ft
- 11. 7.8 41 295 Ft +10 939 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 538 Ft −819 Ft
- 14. 7.7 30 891 Ft +535 Ft
- 15. 7.6 30 240 Ft −117 Ft
- 15. 7.6 31 292 Ft +935 Ft
- 17. 7.5 28 479 Ft −1 878 Ft
- 17. 7.5 32 559 Ft +2 202 Ft
- 19. 7.4 33 334 Ft +2 977 Ft
- 19. 7.4 35 311 Ft +4 954 Ft
- 19. 7.4 26 840 Ft −3 517 Ft
- 19. 7.4 49 149 Ft +18 792 Ft
- 23. 7.3 37 918 Ft +7 562 Ft
- 23. 7.3 43 701 Ft +13 344 Ft
- 25. 7.1 43 939 Ft +13 583 Ft
- 26. 6.9 28 759 Ft −1 598 Ft
- 27. 6.8 25 752 Ft −4 605 Ft
- 27. 6.8 24 797 Ft −5 560 Ft
- 29. 6.7 29 498 Ft −859 Ft
- 30. 6.6 33 053 Ft +2 696 Ft
- 31. 6.4 33 087 Ft +2 731 Ft
- 31. 6.4 30 966 Ft +610 Ft
- 33. 6.1 30 357 Ft
- 34. 5.7 22 753 Ft −7 603 Ft
- 35. 5.2 32 083 Ft +1 726 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 205/60 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)96
Speed index (SI)H
Product code5128900
EAN4981910017387
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
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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8.1
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8.3
from 31 645 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/60 R16.
Current lowest
30 356,81 Ft
Lowest for the period
30 297,12 Ft
Highest for the period
36 625,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.