Tests 66 · 11 tests Owners 78 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 20 in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
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Laufenn S Fit EQ+ vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
BluEarth XT AE61 leads, 73–72 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 2 tests Owners 79 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 EV Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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82
Dry
S Fit EQ+ +577Why this score
Source S Fit EQ+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 72 Reviews found online 85 84 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 98% -
74
Wet
Level74Why this score
Source S Fit EQ+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 71 Reviews found online 75 80 Wet Braking (% of best) 86% 88% Wet Circle (% of best) 91% 98% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 96% -
65
Comfort
BluEarth XT AE61 +267Why this score
Source S Fit EQ+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 59 66 Reviews found online 75 68 -
73
Noise
BluEarth XT AE61 +780Why this score
Source S Fit EQ+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 87 -
57
Treadwear
BluEarth XT AE61 +663Why this score
Source S Fit EQ+ BluEarth XT AE61 Professional tests (TWG score) 46 54 Reviews found online 73 76 -
82
Handling
S Fit EQ+ +181Why this score
Source S Fit EQ+ BluEarth XT AE61 Reviews found online 82 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S Fit EQ+ | Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 73 |
| Dry | 82 | 77 |
| Wet | 74 | 74 |
| Comfort | 65 | 67 |
| Noise | 73 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 63 |
| Handling | 82 | 81 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
S Fit EQ+
73
/ 100
BluEarth XT AE61
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | S Fit EQ+ | BluEarth XT AE61 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 81% #9/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 85% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −4.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #8/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #6/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #17/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #6/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 77% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +10.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #6/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 72% #10/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 70% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 62% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/10 · 2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 80% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +16.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #5/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #21/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | 88% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −1.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 91% #8/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A S Fit EQ+
Pros
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet road grip with stable handling
- Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Stiffer ride quality or firmness in colder conditions (below 10°C)
- Concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and occasional manufacturing flaws (e.g., a hump in one tire)
Tire B BluEarth XT AE61
Pros
- Excellent grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
- Responsive and sharp steering handling
- High stability during cornering due to rigid sidewall construction
Cons
- Noticeable cabin noise, particularly on aged or rough road surfaces
- Stiff sidewall construction results in a harsh ride on bumpy or unpaved roads
- Comfort levels are highly dependent on road surface quality
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S Fit EQ+ | B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
73
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Too close to call: Laufenn S Fit EQ+ and Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 are within 2 points overall. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is stronger on dry. Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is stronger on noise and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 80 vs 73 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 63 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 82 vs 77 on dry.
Tire A · Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.