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Toyo Observe G3 Ice

Toyo Tyres Touring Winter

The Toyo Observe G3 Ice is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.1
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
88%
Wet Grip
82%
Road Feedback
80%
Handling
80%
Wear
87%
Comfort
66%
Buy again
64%
Snow Grip
76%
Ice Grip
68%
5 Reviews
77% Average
22,460 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 11th)
Toyo Observe G3 Ice

Toyo Observe G3 Ice

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
7.1 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 5
Avg Rating: 76.7%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 2.65
History Points: 6
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test Consumer Reports 2020 215/60 R16 11/17 0 metrics
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Tests
11th
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11th
Best
11th
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Latest Tyre Test Results
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test
215/60 R16 • 2020
11th/17
Impressive snow traction and stopping grip on icy roads. Toyo winter/snow tire is quite loud, scoring near last in that category and earning a Poor rating. On a brighter note, an Excellent rating for rolling resistance means that this Toyo can help improve your car’s fuel economy.

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Top 3 Toyo Observe G3 Ice Reviews

Given 46% while driving a GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (275/50 R22) on a combination of roads for 650 average miles
I rarely leave reviews but I absolutely hate these tires. I put them on my 2019 Sierra 1500 Denali (275/50R22) I normally buy Michelin or Pirelli tires but I had been hearing good things about these Toyos from the Dealership so I decided to get them. A huge mistake. I live up north in Canada and I have basically no traction on snow or ice and the winter isn't even bad yet. My all seasons perform better than these. I got them studded as well. If I could return them I would. I do not recommend at all, they are terrible. I can't really afford another set of winter tires (paid about $1400 for the tires) but these are so bad I'm going to go buy something else. They are fine on dry and wet roads but not the best.
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December 19, 2024
Given 78% while driving a Volkswagen CC (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,800 average miles
These are definitely quieter than the average studded tires I've tried. They handle well in both the dry and the wet, but they shine in the snow and do pretty good on ice. The price here is higher than average so the decision if I'd buy them again really depends on how fast they wear and how they hold up as they wear.
Ask a question | Helpful 752
February 3, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Mazda CX30 (215/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 10 average miles
Excellent all round tire for fall & winter. Handles all conditions competently. I find all "snows" a bit noisier than "all seasons". These Toyos are the same. Good for fuel efficiency and handle very well. Price is also excellent, making it a best-buy IMO.
Ask a question | Helpful 791
November 4, 2023
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Latest Toyo Observe G3 Ice Reviews

Given 97% while driving a Audi A3 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
I have driven these tires for 3 winters. Mostly city driving. Like other studded tires they are bit slippery on the asphalt. Otherwise quiet and very reliable in harsh winters. Previously drove company cars which only used Nokian tires. I think overall these tires are a good pick for winter tires. Road feedback is high because of the A3-s nature of being harsh and very connected to the road. Most of the studs are fine after 3 winters. Good silent studs!
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August 2, 2022