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 R17 among 43 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
43 299 Ft
in 215/65 R17
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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.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 215/65 R17 103V XL EAN: 4981910017448 SAP: 5128100
TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1
C B B Price from 43 299 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 215/65 R17.
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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 R17 among 43 available
PTI capped at 6,5 – snow PTI reduced by 0,4 – snow −8,7 % weak on snow 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 0 of 49
1 −9,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 0 of 49
2 −8,4 %
snow traction
beats 0 of 43
1 −9,2 %
snow handling
beats 0 of 45
1 −9,9 %
Wet beats 48 of 52
93 +6,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 39 of 52
86 +8,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 44 of 46
97 +10,1 %
wet handling
beats 37 of 46
89 +5,6 %
Dry beats 44 of 46
97 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 44 of 46
99 +5,5 %
dry handling
beats 28 of 45
76 +1,8 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 28 of 33
87 +3,9 %
Economy beats 18 of 45
41 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 16 of 45
36 −1,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 16 of 39
46 +4,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 5 of 46
12 −4,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 5 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 93 % Weakness
Snow worse than 99 % Noise and comfort worse than 88 % 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 215/65 R17
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 43 299 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 58 628 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 495 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 65 782 Ft 
Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.6 51 100 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 65 735 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 114 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 48 503 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 48 070 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 48 843 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 47 493 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 44 196 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 471 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 251 Ft better and cheaper 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 SUV 7.4 44 214 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 47 636 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 48 473 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 73 843 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 51 022 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.9 36 627 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 36 576 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W320A WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 6.6 47 899 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 43 299 Ft This tyre 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 35 161 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 28 679 Ft 5,7 Median 7,6 9,8
5.7 weakest in the group Triangle WINTERX TW401 28 679 Ft −14 620 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 58 628 Ft +15 329 Ft
Triangle WINTERX TW401 28 679 Ft −14 620 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 58 628 Ft +15 329 Ft rank in the group of 24 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 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 9.8 58 628 Ft +15 329 Ft
- 2. 9.1 56 495 Ft +13 195 Ft
- 3. 9.0 65 782 Ft +22 483 Ft
- 4. 8.6 51 100 Ft +7 800 Ft
- 5. 8.4 65 735 Ft +22 436 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 114 Ft −2 186 Ft
- 6. 8.3 48 503 Ft +5 203 Ft
- 8. 8.1 48 070 Ft +4 770 Ft
- 9. 7.8 48 843 Ft +5 543 Ft
- 10. 7.7 47 493 Ft +4 194 Ft
- 11. 7.6 44 196 Ft +896 Ft
- 11. 7.6 47 471 Ft +4 171 Ft
- 13. 7.5 43 251 Ft −48 Ft
- 14. 7.4 44 214 Ft +914 Ft
- 15. 7.3 47 636 Ft +4 337 Ft
- 15. 7.3 48 473 Ft +5 174 Ft
- 17. 7.1 73 843 Ft +30 544 Ft
- 18. 6.9 51 022 Ft +7 723 Ft
- 18. 6.9 36 627 Ft −6 672 Ft
- 20. 6.8 36 576 Ft −6 723 Ft
- 21. 6.6 47 899 Ft +4 600 Ft
- 22. 6.1 43 299 Ft
- 23. 5.8 35 161 Ft −8 138 Ft
- 24. 5.7 28 679 Ft −14 620 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 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5128100
EAN4981910017448
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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G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 48 503 Ft
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OBSERVE EWS1
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Reference tyre
Hankook
W330A Winter i*cept evo3 X
8.6
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Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/65 R17.
Current lowest
43 299,38 Ft
Lowest for the period
43 213,02 Ft
Highest for the period
43 389,55 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.