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OBSERVE EWS1

7.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
good ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/40 R18 among 40 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
118,82 €
in 235/40 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 235/40 R18 Speed / Load: 95V XL
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 118,82 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 235/40 R18 among 40 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – snow −6,1 % weak on snow tested only 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 5
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−5 % 2 Tests len z brzdenia a trakcie
what it consists of Snow (2)
snow braking 3
−5 % 2 Tests
snow traction 5
−8 % 1 test
Wet 90
+8 % 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 65
+4 % 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 12
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 90 %
Drybetter than 99 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 95 % · −5 %
Noise and comfortworse than 88 % · z 1 merania
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 235/40 R18 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
🚗
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
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 stands in size 235/40 R18

Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,6 118,82 €
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 160,49 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 151,94 € Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.7 131,24 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 159,28 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 141,65 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 136,76 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 130,04 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 112,32 € better and cheaper Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 132,90 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 118,82 € This tyre Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 136,56 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 7.5 151,56 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 128,60 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 106,22 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 89,38 € Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.5 75,98 € Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 122,92 € Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 105,61 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 93,84 € Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.0 76,61 € Zeetex WH1000 4.6 76,68 € Minerva S210 XL MFS M+S 4.2 187,00 €
4,2 median 7,5 9,1
9. rank in the group of 22 compared
55 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,1 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (22)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 160,49 € +41,67 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 151,94 € +33,12 €
  3. 3. 8.7 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 131,24 € +12,42 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 159,28 € +40,46 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 141,65 € +22,83 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 136,76 € +17,94 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 130,04 € +11,22 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 better and cheaper 112,32 € −6,50 €
  9. 9. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 132,90 € +14,08 €
  10. 9. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 This tyre 118,82 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 136,56 € +17,74 €
  12. 11. 7.5 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 3 151,56 € +32,74 €
  13. 13. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 128,60 € +9,78 €
  14. 13. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 106,22 € −12,60 €
  15. 15. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 89,38 € −29,44 €
  16. 16. 6.5 Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 75,98 € −42,84 €
  17. 17. 6.4 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 122,92 € +4,10 €
  18. 18. 5.5 Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 105,61 € −13,21 €
  19. 19. 5.3 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 93,84 € −24,98 €
  20. 20. 5.0 Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 76,61 € −42,21 €
  21. 21. 4.6 Zeetex WH1000 76,68 € −42,14 €
  22. 22. 4.2 Minerva S210 XL MFS M+S 187,00 € +68,18 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

119 € ÷ 47 260 km × 100
0,25 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/40 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 0,25 €
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 128,35 €

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 235/40 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code5123300
EAN4981910010944
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Toyo
Tread OBSERVE EWS1
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
M+S Áno - M+S
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 235/40 R18.

Current lowest
118,82 €
↘ 9,39 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
115,76 €
7.8.2026
Highest for the period
132,23 €
4.8.2026
132,23 115,76 118,82 € 15.7.2026 14.10.2026 15.7.2026: 131,13 € 16.7.2026: 131,50 € 17.7.2026: 131,54 € 17.7.2026: 130,08 € 17.7.2026: 130,12 € 18.7.2026: 129,65 € 21.7.2026: 131,27 € 22.7.2026: 131,51 € 23.7.2026: 131,44 € 25.7.2026: 131,55 € 28.7.2026: 131,87 € 29.7.2026: 131,59 € 30.7.2026: 131,53 € 31.7.2026: 131,99 € 1.8.2026: 131,91 € 4.8.2026: 132,23 € 4.8.2026: 130,82 € 5.8.2026: 131,94 € 6.8.2026: 130,82 € 7.8.2026: 115,76 € 15.9.2026: 116,49 € 21.9.2026: 118,82 € 24.9.2026: 116,49 € 8.10.2026: 118,82 € 14.10.2026: 118,82 €

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