84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
35 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Laufenn S FIT AS vs Nexen N7000 — Compared (May 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
59
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
55/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Laufenn S FIT AS — better comfort, wet and dry. 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)
S FIT AS leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 64 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 49 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 49 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 54 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S FIT AS | Nexen N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 59 |
| Dry | 92 | 64 |
| Wet | 82 | 49 |
| Snow | 60 | – |
| Comfort | 88 | 49 |
| Noise | 90 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 76 |
| Handling | 76 | 54 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
59
/ 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 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 N7000 is generally viewed as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for casual, low-demand driving but falls short in safety and refinement compared to premium alternatives. While some users appreciate the value proposition, the consensus highlights significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction, high noise levels, and a rapid decline in performance as the tread wears.
Pros
- Affordable price point compared to premium brands
- Adequate dry grip for conservative, non-spirited driving
- Long tread life reported by some users
Cons
- Poor wet-weather performance and safety concerns
- Excessive road noise, particularly as the tire ages
- Harsh ride quality, especially on low-profile sizes
- Sudden loss of traction with minimal warning
Observations
- Users with 19-inch, low-profile tires reported a notably harsh and unpleasant ride quality.
- Performance is described as inadequate for turbocharged or high-torque vehicles, with users recommending them only for standard, non-performance daily drivers.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S FIT AS | B · Nexen N7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Laufenn
59
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Laufenn S FIT AS — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 88 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 82 vs 49 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 92 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 76 vs 54 on handling.
Tire A · Laufenn S FIT AS
Tire B · Nexen N7000
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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.