Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/60 R16 among 47 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
33 950 Ft
in 215/60 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 215/60 R16 99H XL EAN: 4981910017394 SAP: 5129000
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1
C B B Price from 33 950 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4981910017394
Current prices for size 215/60 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 215/60 R16 among 47 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 54
1 −9,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 54
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 48
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 48
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 57 of 62
93 +8,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 51 of 62
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 46 of 50
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 41 of 49
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 48 of 49
99 +4,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 48 of 49
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 35 of 47
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 41
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 20 of 49
42 +2,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 13 of 49
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 22 of 45
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 50
11 −4,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 49
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 99 % Wet 93 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 89 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 215/60 R16 from 2 testy in the dry
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 XL stands in size 215/60 R16
Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 33 950 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 57 653 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 49 025 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 52 489 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 37 278 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 54 651 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 014 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 557 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 35 378 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 38 232 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 40 888 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 40 070 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 36 386 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 38 046 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 39 752 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 36 084 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 32 820 Ft better and cheaper 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 40 310 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT 7.4 30 268 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 39 158 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 102 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 589 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 223 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 46 170 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 29 853 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 32 819 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 35 912 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 33 668 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 47 995 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 34 196 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL 6.4 32 774 Ft better and cheaper Toyo Observe EWS1 XL 6.1 33 950 Ft This tyre 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 24 936 Ft 5,7 Median 7,5 9,8
5.7 weakest in the group Triangle WINTERX TW401 24 936 Ft −9 013 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 57 653 Ft +23 703 Ft
Triangle WINTERX TW401 24 936 Ft −9 013 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 57 653 Ft +23 703 Ft rank in the group of 32 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 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (32)
- 1. 9.8 57 653 Ft +23 703 Ft
- 2. 9.1 49 025 Ft +15 075 Ft
- 3. 9.0 52 489 Ft +18 539 Ft
- 4. 8.6 37 278 Ft +3 328 Ft
- 5. 8.4 54 651 Ft +20 701 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 014 Ft +7 064 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 557 Ft +7 607 Ft
- 6. 8.3 35 378 Ft +1 429 Ft
- 9. 8.1 38 232 Ft +4 282 Ft
- 10. 8.0 40 888 Ft +6 938 Ft
- 11. 7.8 40 070 Ft +6 120 Ft
- 11. 7.8 36 386 Ft +2 437 Ft
- 13. 7.7 38 046 Ft +4 096 Ft
- 14. 7.6 39 752 Ft +5 803 Ft
- 14. 7.6 36 084 Ft +2 135 Ft
- 16. 7.5 32 820 Ft −1 130 Ft
- 17. 7.4 40 310 Ft +6 360 Ft
- 17. 7.4 30 268 Ft −3 682 Ft
- 17. 7.4 39 158 Ft +5 208 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 102 Ft +7 153 Ft
- 21. 7.3 38 589 Ft +4 639 Ft
- 22. 6.9 32 223 Ft −1 727 Ft
- 22. 6.9 46 170 Ft +12 220 Ft
- 24. 6.8 29 853 Ft −4 097 Ft
- 24. 6.8 32 819 Ft −1 130 Ft
- 24. 6.8 35 912 Ft +1 962 Ft
- 27. 6.7 33 668 Ft −282 Ft
- 28. 6.6 47 995 Ft +14 045 Ft
- 29. 6.4 34 196 Ft +246 Ft
- 29. 6.4 32 774 Ft −1 176 Ft
- 31. 6.1 33 950 Ft
- 32. 5.7 24 936 Ft −9 013 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 215/60 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)99
Speed index (SI)H
Product code5129000
EAN4981910017394
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
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Reference tyre
Fulda
KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2
7.4
from 40 310 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/60 R16.
Current lowest
33 949,64 Ft
Lowest for the period
33 883,60 Ft
Highest for the period
43 468,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.