57
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 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: Laufenn S fit EQ — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 if comfort matters most to you.
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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)
S fit EQ leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Ventus ME01 K144 | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 78 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
S fit EQ leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Ventus ME01 K144 | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 45 | 63 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus ME01 K144 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ventus ME01 K144 | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 42 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 73 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Ventus ME01 K144 | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
S fit EQ leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Ventus ME01 K144 | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus ME01 K144 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Ventus ME01 K144 | S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 57 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 68 |
| Dry | 60 | 81 |
| Wet | 45 | 68 |
| Snow | – | 66 |
| Comfort | 68 | 55 |
| Noise | – | 57 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 74 |
| Handling | 58 | 57 |
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Headline score
57
/ 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 Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 receives a predominantly negative reception from users, primarily due to significant concerns regarding its grip performance in both wet and dry conditions. While some owners appreciate the tire's quietness and comfort, these benefits are overshadowed by reports of compromised safety and structural fragility.
Pros
- High levels of cabin comfort
- Extremely quiet operation
Cons
- Poor traction on both wet and dry surfaces
- Increased braking distances required
- Weak sidewall construction prone to damage
- Unsatisfactory overall driving dynamics
Observations
- Users report that the tire's soft sidewall design makes it susceptible to structural failure when encountering road hazards like potholes.
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 · Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 | B · Laufenn S fit EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
57
/ 100
Hankook
68
/ 100
Laufenn
Winner: Laufenn S fit EQ — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Laufenn S fit EQ scores 68 vs 45 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S fit EQ scores 81 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 scores 68 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn S fit EQ scores 74 vs 61 on treadwear.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus ME01 K144
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.