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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 235/55 R17 among 46 available

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115,94 €

in 235/55 R17

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Load capacityLI index

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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.

Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 235/55 R17 103V XL EAN: 4981910011163 SAP: 5125300

TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1

B Price from 115,94 €

Reinforced profile

M+S

3PMSF

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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910011163

Current prices for size 235/55 R17.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 reviews)

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115,94 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,5 (1 886 reviews)

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121,72 €

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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 235/55 R17 among 46 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

+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

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 92 %

Drybetter than 99 %

Where it falls behind

Snowworse than 96 % · −6 %

Noise and comfortworse than 88 % · z 1 merania

🏆 Trophies from our data

🏆 best in the dry in size 235/55 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 235/55 R17

Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest

This tyre 7,6 115,94 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 173,45 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 140,55 €

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 160,21 €

Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 185,70 €

Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 122,21 €

Dunlop WINTER 8.6 157,36 €

Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 130,64 €

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 134,62 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 105,39 € better and cheaper

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 129,57 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 124,92 €

Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 148,80 €

Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 146,02 €

Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 116,30 €

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 127,78 €

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 115,94 € This tyre

Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 130,31 €

Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4

Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 73,99 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 133,40 €

Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 113,68 €

Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 109,37 €

Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 100,98 €

Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 92,03 €

Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 79,77 €

Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 91,56 €

Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 90,71 €

5,3 median 7,7 9,7

5.3 weakest in the group

Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 90,71 € −25,23 € 9.7 best in the group

Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 173,45 € +57,51 €

15. rank in the group of 27 compared

41 % 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 is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.

8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 105,39 € −10,55 €

Show all tyres in the ranking (27)

Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

116 € ÷ 47 260 km × 100

0,25 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/55 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 0,25 €

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 0,35 €

Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 0,40 €

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.