Ballistic BJ Baldwin discusses what happens to the Toyo Tires he uses in his spectacular Recoil series of hit films. https://t.co/z4AQgcbrSX via @toyotires_eu
Observe G3-Ice is a studable winter tire designed for optimum traction and braking on ice and snow. Consistent performance throughout the tire’s life makes it ideal for use in extreme winter weather conditions.
Excellent in the most extreme weather conditions, Observe G3-Ice has a directional tread pattern to provide the best possible lateral road holding, even in the most difficult conditions. An optimised stud hole design. offers exceptional stud retention and improved acoustic comfort.
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Stud Distribution
Circumferential Stud Distribution increased to 20 linesExcellent ice performance from optimised stud distribution throughout tread section
STRO
Fully complies with latest Scandinavian Tire & Rim Organisation regulation, reducing stud density to a maximum of 50pcs/m2 from 1st July,2013Walnut Shell Microbits
Microbits dig in and bite into hard ice surfaces to provide superior gripEnvironmently friendly natural material
Effect of additional stud lines can be clearly seen in the marks left on an ice surface by the studs. Despite the reduction in studs to meet STRO standards, Observe G3 Ice offers increased ice grip.
Lines left in ice by studs on leading competitor tire Lines left in ice by studs on Observe G3 Ice
*Identical sized tires on identical vehicles. Images obtained on consecutive passes
Tire Size | Rim Diameter | Load Speed Index | ![]() |
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175/70 R13 | 13 | 82T | F | F |
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70 dB |
175/70 R14 | 14 | 84T | E | F |
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70 dB |
175/65 R14 | 14 | 82T | F | F |
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70 dB |
185/70 R14 | 14 | 88T | E | F |
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70 dB |
185/65 R14 | 14 | 86T | E | F |
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70 dB |
185/60 R14 | 14 | 82T | F | F |
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70 dB |
175/65 R15 | 15 | 84T | F | F |
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72 dB |
185/65 R15 | 15 | 88T | E | F |
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70 dB |
185/60 R15 | 15 | 84T | - | - | - | |
185/60 R15 | 15 | 84T | E | F |
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70 dB |
185/55 R15 | 15 | 82T | F | F |
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70 dB |
195/65 R15 | 15 | 91T | E | F |
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72 dB |
195/60 R15 | 15 | 88T | - | - | - | |
195/60 R15 | 15 | 88T | E | F |
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72 dB |
195/55 R15 | 15 | 85T | F | F |
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72 dB |
195/50 R15 | 15 | 82T | F | F |
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72 dB |
205/70 R15 | 15 | 100T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
205/65 R15 | 15 | 94T | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/70 R15 | 15 | 98T | E | F |
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72 dB |
265/70 R15 | 15 | 112T | E | F |
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72 dB |
185/60 R16 | 16 | 82T | - | - | - | |
185/55 R16 | 16 | 87T XL | F | F |
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70 dB |
185/50 R16 | 16 | 81T | F | F |
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70 dB |
195/55 R16 | 16 | 87T | F | F |
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72 dB |
195/45 R16 | 16 | 84T XL | F | F |
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72 dB |
205/60 R16 | 16 | 92T | E | F |
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72 dB |
205/55 R16 | 16 | 91T | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/65 R16 | 16 | 98T | F | F |
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72 dB |
215/60 R16 | 16 | 95T | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/55 R16 | 16 | 93T | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/75 R16 | 16 | 104H | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/70 R16 | 16 | 107T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/55 R16 | 16 | 95T | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/75 R16 | 16 | 108T | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/70 R16 | 16 | 106T | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/70 R16 | 16 | 111T | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/65 R16 | 16 | 109T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/70 R16 | 16 | 114T | E | F |
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72 dB |
175/70 R14 | 17 | 84T | - | - | - | |
205/50 R17 | 17 | 89T | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/60 R17 | 17 | 100T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/55 R17 | 17 | 98T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/50 R17 | 17 | 91T | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/45 R17 | 17 | 87T | F | F |
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72 dB |
215/40 R17 | 17 | 87T | F | F |
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72 dB |
225/65 R17 | 17 | 106T | F | F |
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72 dB |
225/60 R17 | 17 | 103T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/55 R17 | 17 | 101T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/50 R17 | 17 | 94T | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/45 R17 | 17 | 91T | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/65 R17 | 17 | 108T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/45 R17 | 17 | 94T | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/70 R17 | 17 | 110T | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/65 R17 | 17 | 107T | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/45 R17 | 17 | 99T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/40 R17 | 17 | 95T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/65 R17 | 17 | 119T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
215/55 R18 | 18 | 99T XL | - | F |
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72 dB |
225/60 R18 | 18 | 100T | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/60 R18 | 18 | 104T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/45 R18 | 18 | 95T | E | F |
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72 dB |
225/40 R18 | 18 | 92T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/60 R18 | 18 | 107T | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/55 R18 | 18 | 104T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
235/45 R18 | 18 | 98T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
235/40 R18 | 18 | 95T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/50 R18 | 18 | 100T | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/45 R18 | 18 | 100T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/40 R18 | 18 | 97T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/55 R18 | 18 | 109T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/45 R18 | 18 | 103T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/60 R18 | 18 | 117T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
285/60 R18 | 18 | 120T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
225/55R19 | 19 | 99T | - | F |
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72 dB |
235/50 R19 | 19 | 103T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
245/55 R19 | 19 | 103T | E | F |
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72 dB |
245/45 R19 | 19 | 102T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/55 R19 | 19 | 111T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/50 R19 | 19 | 107T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
255/40 R19 | 19 | 100T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/55 R19 | 19 | 111T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/40 R19 | 19 | 105T | E | F |
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72 dB |
285/45 R19 | 19 | 111T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
285/40 R19 | 19 | 103T | E | F |
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75 dB |
235/55 R20 | 20 | 105T | F | F |
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72 dB |
255/45 R20 | 20 | 105T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
255/35 R20 | 20 | 97T | E | F |
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72 dB |
265/40 R20 | 20 | 104T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/45 R20 | 20 | 106T | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/40 R20 | 20 | 106T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
275/35 R20 | 20 | 102T | E | F |
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72 dB |
285/50 R20 | 20 | 116T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
315/35 R20 | 20 | 106T | E | F |
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75 dB |
265/45 R21 | 21 | 108T | E | F |
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72 dB |
285/35 R21 | 21 | 105T XL | E | F |
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75 dB |
295/40 R21 | 21 | 111T | E | F |
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75 dB |
295/35 R21 | 21 | 107T | E | F |
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75 dB |
325/30 R21 | 21 | 108T | E | F |
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75 dB |
275/40 R22 | 22 | 107T XL | E | F |
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72 dB |
285/45 R22 | 22 | 114T | E | F |
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75 dB |