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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 205/55 R17 among 47 available

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99,97 €

in 205/55 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.

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 205/55 R17 Speed / Load: 95V XL

B Price from 99,97 €

Reinforced profile

M+S

3PMSF

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Current prices for size 205/55 R17.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 reviews)

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99,97 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,5 (1 886 reviews)

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103,87 €

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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 205/55 R17 among 47 available

Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Tests

Snow

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−6 % 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

+4 % 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

+2 % 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 % · −6 %

Noise and comfortworse than 85 % · z 1 merania

🏆 Trophies from our data

🏆 best in the dry in size 205/55 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

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 205/55 R17

Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest

This tyre 7,6 99,97 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 156,93 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 126,52 €

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 143,92 €

Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 178,47 €

Dunlop WINTER 8.6 133,57 €

Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 118,66 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 119,31 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 89,15 € better and cheaper

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 105,89 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 106,89 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 8.0 91,92 € better and cheaper

Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 127,78 €

Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 123,20 €

Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 114,23 €

Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 98,56 € better and cheaper

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 108,88 €

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 99,97 € This tyre

Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 119,25 €

Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 85,94 €

Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 101,59 €

Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2

Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.8 99,25 €

Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 91,41 €

Hankook W320 Winter i*cept evo2 6.6 118,66 €

Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 86,54 €

Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 83,54 €

Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 57,71 €

Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 70,88 €

Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 3PMSF 5.3 82,58 €

Zeetex WH1000 4.6 68,06 €

4,6 median 7,7 9,7

4.6 weakest in the group

Zeetex WH1000 68,06 € −31,91 € 9.7 best in the group

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 156,93 € +56,96 €

16. rank in the group of 30 compared

43 % of tyres are weaker in this group

−0,1 below the group median group median 7,7

−2,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7

💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.

8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 89,15 € −10,82 € 8.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 91,92 € −8,05 € 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 98,56 € −1,41 €

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Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

100 € ÷ 47 260 km × 100

0,21 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 205/55 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 0,21 €

Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 0,23 €

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 0,33 €

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.