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Toyo Tires 138330 Observe G3-Ice 225/40R18 92T Winter Tire

(Volkswagen Jetta 2005, 2007-10, 2012-18, Beetle 2015, GTI 2006-27, Golf 2013, 2015-21, Golf R 2012-13, 2015-19, Golf SportWagen 2015-19 + 22 more models)

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Part Number

138330
Sale Price

$148.48

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Product Details

The Toyo Observe G3-Ice is a premium studless winter tire designed for drivers who face severe winter conditions. Built with a softer, high-silica compound that remains flexible in freezing temperatures, this tire delivers reliable traction on ice, snow, and cold wet roads. For extreme winter climates, the G3-Ice features optimized stud hole placement, allowing drivers to add studs for maximum ice grip while maintaining a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Advanced Winter Technologies:

  • Softer High-Silica Compound: Keeps tread blocks flexible in sub-freezing temperatures for improved wet braking and handling performance
  • Microbit Technology: Ground walnut shells embedded in the tread bite into snow and ice for enhanced traction using environmentally-friendly natural materials
  • High-Density 3D Multi-Wave Sipes: Increases tread block rigidity and surface contact for superior ice traction during cornering, braking, and acceleration
  • Large U-Shaped Tread Blocks: Saw-tooth edge design grabs onto snow for improved traction and shorter braking distances
  • Gear Edge Design at Stud Holes: Provides additional biting edges for better cornering and braking performance
  • Optimized Stud Placement: Engineered stud hole pattern delivers maximum road contact and traction with fewer studs, reducing road noise

The Observe G3-Ice combines severe winter capability with everyday driving comfort, making it an ideal choice for regions that experience harsh winter weather and icy road conditions.

Products specifications

Fits

Volkswagen Jetta 2005, 2007-10, 2012-18, Beetle 2015, GTI 2006-27, Golf 2013, 2015-21, Golf R 2012-13, 2015-19, Golf SportWagen 2015-19, R32 2008; Porsche 911 2002, 2004-05; Mercedes-Benz C300 2008-14, C250 2012-15, C350 2008-16 + 17 more models

Tread Type

W

Measuring Rim Width

8

Load Range

XL

Max psi : 50
Ply Rating

XL

Tire Size

225/40R18XL

RPM

828

Radial Bias Flag

R

Winter Stud Size

11

Origin

Japan

Max PSI

51

Service description

92T

Load Index : 1389@50
Speed Rating : T
Section

225

Aspect Ratio

40

Rim Size

18

Overall Diameter

25.1

Load Index

1389@50

Load Capacity (LB)

1389

Maximum Pressure (psi)

50

Speed Rating

T

Tread Depth

11.3

Sidewall

Black

Easy to find products and great prices!

Website was quick and efficient. Hopefully shipping and quality of parts are as well.

great prices great service will make a purchase again

Good products and good prices but the parts look up should be a little better.

sites a little slow to load or respond

Ordered a couple of items. The first was a air intake kit. I had put in all my info for my truck and chose one from the list to order. Won't fit. Called to tell them and they asked if I had called manufacturer...ummm no. Said I needed to contact them to verify wrong part. They were closed, so went to website. The part they sent me was a universal fit- for cars, not trucks, but did find right model- $90 more. Called back autoplicity and was told I need to go through email to get an RA# to return wrong part- site says I can call. Been on hold for over 20 mins and still waiting. Hope the Nerf bars I ordered fit! Update- they called me back, got my RA#. Very pleased with how Nick handled things- it was what I expected the first time. He verified the NERF bars will fit and will be changing the website so the universal intake does not show on list for vehicles with larger air outlets. Changing my rating to show my satisfaction with how it was eventually handled.

Cheapest price, easy purchase hopefully fast shipping and easy install! ----Recieved part & popped it in as soon as I took it out of the box. Works great! Shipping took a little longer than expected.

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