Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests

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    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 and Toyo Observe S 944 appear in 8 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 76/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Toyo Observe S 944 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 7 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Toyo Observe S 944 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricGreenmax LL Winter Ice I 15Toyo Observe S 944
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used17
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.010.6
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score76.393.4

    Tire Lab Score

    76.3
    Good · Nordic Winter
    93.4
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGreenmax LL Winter Ice I 15Toyo Observe S 944Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 10.9
    21
    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.0
    Avg rank 5.1
    11
    Toyo Observe S 944
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.7
    2
    Avg rank 11.2
    1
    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    No data
    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.1
    1
    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Toyo Observe S 944
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.5
    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15

    💧 Wet: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 10.9 for the Toyo Observe S 944.

    ☀️ Dry: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Toyo Observe S 944 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 8.0 for the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15.

    ❄️ Snow: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 11.2 for the Toyo Observe S 944.

    🧊 Ice: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Observe S 944.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.1 for the Toyo Observe S 944.

    📏 Mileage: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Toyo Observe S 944 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15.

    🔋 Efficiency: Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 vs Toyo Observe S 944

    The Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Observe S 944.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 or Toyo Observe S 944?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Observe S 944.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Toyo Observe S 944 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 ranks better than the Toyo Observe S 944.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Observe S 944 shows better mileage performance than the Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Greenmax LL Winter Ice I 15 appears in 1 independent tests, Toyo Observe S 944 in 7.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →