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OBSERVE EWS1

7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
good ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/65 R17 among 33 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
45 260 Ft
in 225/65 R17
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Which sizes it's made in

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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.

Your size 225/65 R17 Speed / Load: 106H XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 45 260 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops

Current prices for size 225/65 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Observe EWS1 evaluated

7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,6 / 10 · good PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/65 R17 among 33 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, dry from braking only, snow from braking and traction only
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 1
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−7 % 2 Tests len z brzdenia a trakcie
what it consists of Snow (2)
snow braking 3
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−5 % 2 Tests
snow traction 5
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−8 % 1 test
Wet 93
+7 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Wet (2)
wet braking 90
+8 % 2 Tests
Aquaplaning 92
+11 % 1 test
Dry 99
+4 % 2 Tests len z brzdenia
what it consists of Dry (1)
dry braking 100
+5 % 2 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. 1 test 1 test
what it consists of Ice (1)
ice braking 87
+4 % 1 test
Economy 66
+5 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 31
−2 % 2 Tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 72
+8 % 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 14
from 1 measurement 1 test 1 test noise only
what it consists of Noise and comfort (1)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 16
−2 % 1 test
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 93 %
Drybetter than 99 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 99 % · −7 %
Noise and comfortworse than 86 % · z 1 merania
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 225/65 R17 from 2 testy in the dry

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 225/65 R17

Compared with 23 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,6 45 260 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 72 233 Ft Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 68 022 Ft Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 75 008 Ft Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 51 382 Ft Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 8.6 54 195 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 44 111 Ft better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 48 523 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 63 485 Ft Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 54 555 Ft Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 54 906 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 47 100 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 45 260 Ft This tyre Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 47 186 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 47 859 Ft Laufenn LW31 i FIT 7.4 38 688 Ft Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 49 659 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 49 679 Ft Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 54 126 Ft Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 43 909 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 42 621 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 43 922 Ft Triangle TW401 WinterX 6.5 31 091 Ft Zeetex WH1000 SUV 4.6 35 753 Ft
4,6 median 7,6 9,7
12. rank in the group of 23 compared
43 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,6
−2,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (23)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 72 233 Ft +26 972 Ft
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 68 022 Ft +22 762 Ft
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 75 008 Ft +29 748 Ft
  4. 4. 8.7 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 51 382 Ft +6 122 Ft
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 54 195 Ft +8 935 Ft
  6. 6. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 44 111 Ft −1 149 Ft
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 48 523 Ft +3 263 Ft
  8. 8. 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 63 485 Ft +18 224 Ft
  9. 9. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 54 555 Ft +9 295 Ft
  10. 10. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 54 906 Ft +9 646 Ft
  11. 11. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 47 100 Ft +1 840 Ft
  12. 12. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 This tyre 45 260 Ft
  13. 12. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 47 186 Ft +1 925 Ft
  14. 14. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 47 859 Ft +2 599 Ft
  15. 15. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 i FIT 38 688 Ft −6 572 Ft
  16. 15. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 49 659 Ft +4 399 Ft
  17. 17. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 49 679 Ft +4 418 Ft
  18. 17. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 54 126 Ft +8 865 Ft
  19. 19. 6.8 Radar DIMAX WINTER 43 909 Ft −1 351 Ft
  20. 20. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 42 621 Ft −2 639 Ft
  21. 20. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 43 922 Ft −1 339 Ft
  22. 22. 6.5 Triangle TW401 WinterX 31 091 Ft −14 169 Ft
  23. 23. 4.6 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 35 753 Ft −9 507 Ft
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

45 260 Ft ÷ 47 260 km × 100
96 Ft / 100 km

Lowest price in size 225/65 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 96 Ft
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 107 Ft

Of the tyres compared, Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 has the lowest cost per 100 km.

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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/65 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)106
Speed index (SI)H
Product code5128400
EAN4981910017455
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Toyo
Tread OBSERVE EWS1
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 18.06.2026
Product launch date (gen.) 30.06.2026
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 12,0
2026
12. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/65 R17.

Current lowest
45 260,26 Ft
↗ 38 373,53 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
111,28 Ft
30.9.2026
Highest for the period
45 260,26 Ft
14.10.2026
45 260,26 111,28 45 260,26 Ft 26.9.2026 14.10.2026 26.9.2026: 117,64 Ft 26.9.2026: 111,38 Ft 30.9.2026: 111,28 Ft 8.10.2026: 113,50 Ft 14.10.2026: 45 260,26 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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