82
/ 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 Sumitomo HTR Z III — 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
Tire B
Sumitomo
Sumitomo HTR Z III
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
42 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Laufenn S FIT AS and Sumitomo HTR Z III are within 2 points overall. Laufenn S FIT AS is stronger on snow, noise and treadwear. Sumitomo HTR Z III is stronger on handling.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 52 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
HTR Z III leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
S FIT AS leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
HTR Z III leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | S FIT AS | HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S FIT AS | Sumitomo HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 81 |
| Dry | 92 | 92 |
| Wet | 82 | 81 |
| Snow | 60 | 52 |
| Comfort | 88 | 89 |
| Noise | 90 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 82 |
| Handling | 76 | 80 |
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82
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 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 Sumitomo H/TR Z III is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that offers a compelling balance of dry grip, comfort, and affordability. While it is frequently praised as a cost-effective alternative to premium brands for daily driving and spirited street use, some users note limitations in extreme wet-weather cornering and high-horsepower traction.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry handling and steering feedback
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Predictable performance for daily driving
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather side grip during cornering
- Limited traction under heavy acceleration on high-horsepower vehicles
- Not suitable for winter or freezing conditions
- Variable tread life depending on driving style and vehicle weight
Observations
- High-horsepower RWD vehicles (e.g., 500whp Mustang) may experience significant wheel spin compared to premium performance tires.
- Users with staggered setups report good longevity, though the inability to rotate tires can accelerate wear on the rear axle.
- Owners of lighter, nimble vehicles like the Mini Cooper report high satisfaction with handling and wet-weather performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S FIT AS | B · Sumitomo HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Laufenn
81
/ 100
Sumitomo
Too close to call: Laufenn S FIT AS and Sumitomo HTR Z III are within 2 points overall. Laufenn S FIT AS is stronger on snow, noise and treadwear. Sumitomo HTR Z III is stronger on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 60 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Sumitomo HTR Z III scores 80 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 90 vs 87 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 85 vs 82 on treadwear.
Tire A · Laufenn S FIT AS
Tire B · Sumitomo HTR Z III
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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.