82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
35 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Laufenn S FIT AS vs Nexen N Fera SU1 — 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
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
76/100
160 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Laufenn S FIT AS — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Nexen N Fera SU1 if snow 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 AS leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
N Fera SU1 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 40 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S FIT AS | Nexen N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 75 |
| Dry | 92 | 78 |
| Wet | 82 | 81 |
| Snow | 60 | 76 |
| Comfort | 88 | 56 |
| Noise | 90 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 72 |
| Handling | 76 | 75 |
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82
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Laufenn S Fit AS is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that delivers impressive comfort and low road noise, often outperforming its price point. While most users praise its dry-weather handling and ride quality, there is a notable consensus regarding its limitations in wet-weather traction and potential concerns regarding long-term sidewall durability.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Easy to balance and install
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather traction
- Reports of premature sidewall issues or blowouts
- Tread life may be shorter than premium alternatives
- Performance can degrade significantly as the tire wears
Observations
- Users with high-torque vehicles, such as rear-wheel-drive EVs or powerful sedans, report significant traction loss in wet conditions.
- Drivers on larger wheel diameters (19-inch+) noted that while the tire is quiet, road noise is still perceptible due to the lower profile nature of the fitment.
- Some users on rougher road surfaces reported faster tread wear and sidewall vulnerability.
The Nexen N Fera SU1 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range summer tire that frequently punches above its weight class, often compared favorably to premium brands like Continental and Michelin. While most users praise its exceptional comfort, low noise levels, and reliable wet/dry grip, a notable segment of reviewers reports concerns regarding premature sidewall cracking and soft sidewall construction that can impact handling precision on heavier or performance-oriented vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Very low road noise and high ride comfort
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Predictable handling characteristics for standard road use
Cons
- Reports of premature sidewall cracking and tread block degradation
- Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feel or instability on heavy vehicles
- Performance drop-off noted as tread depth decreases
- Not suitable for winter conditions despite occasional mislabeling
Observations
- Owners of heavier vehicles (e.g., SUVs, EVs, or large sedans) frequently report that the soft sidewalls lead to a 'floating' sensation or lack of cornering confidence.
- Users replacing factory-fitted run-flat tires on BMWs and other luxury vehicles consistently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Performance-oriented drivers note that the tire lacks the necessary rigidity for track use or aggressive spirited driving compared to dedicated UHP tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S FIT AS | B · Nexen N Fera SU1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Laufenn
75
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Laufenn S FIT AS — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Nexen N Fera SU1 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 88 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen N Fera SU1 scores 76 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 92 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 85 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Laufenn S FIT AS
Tire B · Nexen N Fera SU1
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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.