84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Laufenn G Fit 4S vs Sumitomo Encounter AT — 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
Tire B
Sumitomo
Sumitomo Encounter AT
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Laufenn G Fit 4S and Sumitomo Encounter AT are within 2 points overall. Laufenn G Fit 4S is stronger on noise and treadwear. Sumitomo Encounter AT is stronger on dry, snow and wet.
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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)
Encounter AT leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 98 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Encounter AT leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Encounter AT leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Encounter AT leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn G Fit 4S | Sumitomo Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 85 |
| Dry | 72 | 88 |
| Wet | 83 | 88 |
| Snow | 76 | 85 |
| Comfort | 88 | 86 |
| Noise | 100 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 79 |
| Handling | 84 | 85 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Laufenn G Fit 4S is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-weather tire that benefits from its association with Hankook manufacturing standards. Users consistently report impressive grip in both wet and snowy conditions, alongside a quiet and responsive driving experience that exceeds expectations for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong wet weather performance and cornering grip
- Impressive traction in deep snow and icy conditions
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- High durability and slow tread wear
Cons
- Increased road noise noted at higher speeds (above 100 km/h)
- Limited long-term data on tread life beyond initial break-in periods
Observations
- Users report high satisfaction when fitted to compact hatchbacks like the Vauxhall Corsa and Skoda Fabia.
- Performance remains consistent across various road surfaces, including steep rural inclines.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn G Fit 4S | B · Sumitomo Encounter AT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 15 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 660 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Laufenn
85
/ 100
Sumitomo
Too close to call: Laufenn G Fit 4S and Sumitomo Encounter AT are within 2 points overall. Laufenn G Fit 4S is stronger on noise and treadwear. Sumitomo Encounter AT is stronger on dry, snow and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 88 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 100 vs 86 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Sumitomo Encounter AT scores 85 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 87 vs 79 on treadwear.
Tire A · Laufenn G Fit 4S
Tire B · Sumitomo Encounter AT
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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.