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OBSERVE EWS1

Name: Toyo Observe EWS1
Brand: Toyo
SKU: toyo-observe-ews1
Rating: 7.6 (2 reviews)

PTI – Pneutesty Index

good ✓ 2 tyre tests

PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/45 R20 among 38 available

Price from

153,86 €

in 255/45 R20

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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.

SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 255/45 R20 105V XL EAN: 4981910011088 SAP: 5125000

TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1

B Price from 153,86 €

Reinforced profile

M+S

3PMSF

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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910011088

Current prices for size 255/45 R20.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 reviews)

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153,86 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,5 (1 886 reviews)

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161,03 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (330 reviews)

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Rating and verdict

How the Observe EWS1 evaluated

PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,6 / 10 · good PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/45 R20 among 38 available

Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Tests

Snow

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−7 % 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

+5 % 2 Tests

what it consists of Wet (2)

wet braking 90

+8 % 2 Tests

Aquaplaning 92

+11 % 1 test

Dry

+3 % 2 Tests len z brzdenia

what it consists of Dry (1)

dry braking 100

+5 % 2 Tests

Ice

Not measured. 1 test

what it consists of Ice (1)

ice braking 87

+4 % 1 test

Economy

+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

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 86 %

Drybetter than 99 %

Where it falls behind

Snowworse than 97 % · −7 %

Noise and comfortworse than 89 % · z 1 merania

🏆 Trophies from our data

🏆 best in the dry in size 255/45 R20 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

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 255/45 R20

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

weakestbest

This tyre 7,6 153,86 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 212,36 €

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 230,82 €

Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 309,82 €

Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 8.6 198,15 €

Dunlop WINTER 8.6 227,80 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 185,51 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 172,87 €

Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 201,11 €

Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 196,26 €

Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 181,48 €

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 170,31 €

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 153,86 € This tyre

Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 193,52 €

Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 142,60 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV SILENTDRIVE 7.3 210,27 €

Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 7.3 244,86 €

Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 7.1 287,69 €

Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 156,66 €

Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 264,36 €

Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.5 92,48 €

Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 102,25 €

Zeetex WH1000 4.6 122,00 €

4,6 median 7,6 9,1

4.6 weakest in the group

Zeetex WH1000 122,00 € −31,86 € 9.1 best in the group

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 212,36 € +58,50 €

11. rank in the group of 22 compared

45 % of tyres are weaker in this group

+0,0 above the group median group median 7,6

−1,5 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1

Show all tyres in the ranking (22)

Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

154 € ÷ 47 260 km × 100

0,33 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 255/45 R20 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 0,33 €

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 0,43 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 0,45 €

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.