Toyo Mid-range OBSERVE EWS1
6.1 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/65 R16 among 44 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
33 773 Ft
in 215/65 R16
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Your size 215/65 R16 102H EAN: 4981910017431 SAP: 5129200
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1
C B B Price from 33 773 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/65 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 215/65 R16 among 44 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 49
1 −9,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 49
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 1 of 47
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 46
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 52 of 56
94 +8,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 45 of 56
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 45 of 48
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 40 of 47
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 45 of 47
97 +4,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 45 of 47
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 32 of 45
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 32 of 37
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 16 of 48
34 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 13 of 47
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 17 of 40
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 6 of 47
14 −4,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 7 of 46
9 −4,5 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 97 % Wet 94 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 86 % 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 215/65 R16
Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 33 773 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 49 830 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 45 731 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 055 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 38 522 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 69 792 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 36 990 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 40 196 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 33 832 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 38 395 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 38 218 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 33 915 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 39 174 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 38 562 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 32 991 Ft better and cheaper 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 34 347 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 863 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 38 359 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 36 624 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 30 169 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 41 702 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 37 436 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 32 136 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 31 843 Ft better and cheaper 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 27 267 Ft better and cheaper 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 32 988 Ft better and cheaper Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 33 773 Ft This tyre 
Austone SP-901 6.0 36 479 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 659 Ft 
Goodride SW608 M+S 5.2 35 724 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 M+S 35 724 Ft +1 951 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 49 830 Ft +16 057 Ft
Goodride SW608 M+S 35 724 Ft +1 951 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 49 830 Ft +16 057 Ft rank in the group of 29 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 6 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
- 1. 9.8 49 830 Ft +16 057 Ft
- 2. 9.1 45 731 Ft +11 958 Ft
- 3. 9.0 55 055 Ft +21 281 Ft
- 4. 8.6 38 522 Ft +4 749 Ft
- 5. 8.4 69 792 Ft +36 019 Ft
- 6. 8.3 36 990 Ft +3 217 Ft
- 6. 8.3 40 196 Ft +6 422 Ft
- 6. 8.3 33 832 Ft +59 Ft
- 9. 8.1 38 395 Ft +4 622 Ft
- 10. 8.0 38 218 Ft +4 445 Ft
- 11. 7.8 33 915 Ft +142 Ft
- 11. 7.8 39 174 Ft +5 401 Ft
- 13. 7.7 38 562 Ft +4 789 Ft
- 14. 7.6 32 991 Ft −782 Ft
- 14. 7.6 34 347 Ft +574 Ft
- 16. 7.5 36 863 Ft +3 090 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 359 Ft +4 586 Ft
- 17. 7.4 36 624 Ft +2 851 Ft
- 17. 7.4 30 169 Ft −3 604 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 702 Ft +7 929 Ft
- 21. 7.3 37 436 Ft +3 663 Ft
- 22. 6.9 32 136 Ft −1 637 Ft
- 23. 6.8 31 843 Ft −1 930 Ft
- 23. 6.8 27 267 Ft −6 506 Ft
- 25. 6.7 32 988 Ft −786 Ft
- 26. 6.1 33 773 Ft
- 27. 6.0 36 479 Ft +2 706 Ft
- 28. 5.7 23 659 Ft −10 114 Ft
- 29. 5.2 35 724 Ft +1 951 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 215/65 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)102
Speed index (SI)H
Product code5129200
EAN4981910017431
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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8.3
from 40 196 Ft
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/65 R16.
Current lowest
33 773,11 Ft
Lowest for the period
33 693,10 Ft
Highest for the period
33 830,26 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.