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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 R18 among 46 available

Price from

130,05 €

in 235/55 R18

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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 (2)

Your size 235/55 R18 104H XL EAN: 4981910011170 SAP: 5125400

TOYO OBSERVE EWS1, 1

B Price from 130,05 €

Reinforced profile

M+S

3PMSF

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Your size 235/55 R18 104H EAN: 4981910569145 SAP: 5114100

TOYO OBSERVE EWS1

B Price from 222,62 €

M+S

3PMSF

Where to buy

Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 4981910011170

Current prices for size 235/55 R18.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (2 620 reviews)

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130,05 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,9 (330 reviews)

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134,43 €

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4,5 (1 886 reviews)

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134,85 €

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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 R18 among 46 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

+7 % 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

+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 91 %

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 235/55 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

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 R18

Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest

This tyre 7,6 130,05 €

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 166,89 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 155,72 €

Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 178,06 €

Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 146,07 €

Hankook W340A WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 SUV 8.6 148,82 €

Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 121,84 € better and cheaper

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 140,63 €

Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 132,73 €

Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 157,83 €

Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 156,65 €

Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 112,98 € better and cheaper

Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 134,41 €

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 130,05 € This tyre

Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 141,09 €

Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 124,42 €

Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 107,08 €

Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 159,45 €

Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 3 7.3 182,90 €

Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.8 119,51 €

Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 6.7 139,82 €

Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 106,21 €

Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 141,63 €

Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.5 71,83 €

Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 87,56 €

Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.3 99,04 €

Zeetex WH1000 SUV 4.6 92,63 €

4,6 median 7,6 9,1

4.6 weakest in the group

Zeetex WH1000 SUV 92,63 € −37,42 € 9.1 best in the group

Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 166,89 € +36,84 €

12. rank in the group of 26 compared

50 % 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

💡 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+ 121,84 € −8,21 € 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 112,98 € −17,07 €

Show all tyres in the ranking (26)

Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

130 € ÷ 47 260 km × 100

0,28 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/55 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives

Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 0,28 €

Barum POLARIS 6 0,31 €

Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 0,37 €

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.