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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 195/55 R16 among 49 available

Price from

80,78 €

in 195/55 R16

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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 195/55 R16 91H XL EAN: 4981910017301 SAP: 5129100

TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1

B Price from 80,78 €

Reinforced profile

M+S

3PMSF

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Current prices for size 195/55 R16.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 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 195/55 R16 among 49 available

Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Tests

Snow

−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

+8 % 2 Tests

what it consists of Wet (2)

wet braking 90

+8 % 2 Tests

Aquaplaning 92

+11 % 1 test

Dry

+5 % 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 93 %

Drybetter than 99 %

Where it falls behind

Snowworse than 97 % · −7 %

Noise and comfortworse than 82 % · z 1 merania

🏆 Trophies from our data

🏆 best in the dry in size 195/55 R16 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 195/55 R16

Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest

This tyre 7,6 80,78 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 112,06 €

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 116,81 €

Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 124,28 €

Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 90,24 €

Dunlop WINTER 8.6 105,85 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 107,00 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 69,31 € better and cheaper

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 89,62 €

Goodyear ULTRA GRIP 9+ 8.2 111,24 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 84,26 €

Vredestein WINTRAC 8.1 96,11 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 70,95 € better and cheaper

Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 103,32 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 94,79 €

Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 93,81 €

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 81,55 €

Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 82,41 €

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 86,62 €

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 80,78 € This tyre

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 95,61 €

Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 87,61 €

Laufenn LW31 i FIT + 7.4 67,88 €

Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 81,23 €

Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 77,41 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 119,24 €

Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 68,32 €

Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 74,33 €

Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 83,70 €

Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 75,46 €

Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 84,45 €

Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 71,77 €

Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 75,29 €

Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.5 76,99 €

Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 51,26 €

Cooper WM SA2+ 5.7 71,46 €

Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 66,16 €

Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.0 73,29 €

5,0 median 7,6 9,7

5.0 weakest in the group

Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 73,29 € −7,49 € 9.7 best in the group

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 112,06 € +31,28 €

18. rank in the group of 37 compared

49 % 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 are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.

8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 69,31 € −11,47 € 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 70,95 € −9,83 €

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Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

81 € ÷ 47 260 km × 100

0,17 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 195/55 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 0,17 €

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 0,24 €

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 0,24 €

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.