78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Firestone Multihawk vs Laufenn S fit EQ — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
11 professional tests
User signal (40%)
67/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone Multihawk — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 78 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 63 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 42 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 73 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Multihawk leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Multihawk | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 57 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Multihawk | Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 68 |
| Dry | 86 | 81 |
| Wet | 76 | 68 |
| Snow | – | 66 |
| Comfort | 71 | 55 |
| Noise | – | 57 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 74 |
| Handling | 79 | 57 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone Multihawk is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, reliable tire for small to mid-sized family vehicles. While users generally praise its dry-weather handling and exceptional value, opinions on wet-weather performance and tread longevity are polarized, with some reporting excellent durability and others noting premature wear or structural failure.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Reliable performance for standard family vehicles
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction
- Reports of premature tread wear or structural issues
- Twitchy handling on uneven or poor road surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures in some user experiences
Observations
- Highly recommended by owners of small hatchbacks and family cars like the Ford Focus and Nissan March.
- Performance is noted to be less ideal for aggressive driving or high-speed maneuvers on bumpy road surfaces.
The Laufenn S Fit EQ is a polarizing budget-tier tire that offers significant value for casual drivers but struggles to meet the performance demands of spirited or aggressive motorists. While many users praise its quiet ride and cost-effectiveness, others report inconsistent wet-weather traction, flimsy sidewalls, and premature road noise as the tread wears down.
Pros
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Competent dry-weather grip for standard driving conditions
- Improved fuel efficiency reported by some users
Cons
- Weak sidewall construction prone to bubbles and punctures
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and traction
- Lack of steering feedback and poor handling during aggressive cornering
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
Observations
- Performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Renault Sport Clio, suffer from significant sidewall flex and 'wobble' during spirited driving.
- Heavier vehicles or those driven at high speeds (above 170 km/h) may experience overheating and loss of grip due to the soft rubber compound.
- Users noted that the tire is better suited for light, casual city driving rather than high-performance or heavy-load applications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Multihawk | B · Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Firestone
68
/ 100
Laufenn
Winner: Firestone Multihawk — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Multihawk scores 79 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone Multihawk scores 71 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone Multihawk scores 76 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Multihawk scores 80 vs 74 on treadwear.
Tire A · Firestone Multihawk
Tire B · Laufenn S fit EQ
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.