86
/ 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 — 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
69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
66/100
36 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Laufenn G Fit 4S — better noise, treadwear and comfort. 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)
BluEarth AE50 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 90% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 67 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 93% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 68 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Fit 4S leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | G Fit 4S | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn G Fit 4S | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 69 |
| Dry | 72 | 74 |
| Wet | 83 | 72 |
| Snow | 76 | – |
| Comfort | 88 | 71 |
| Noise | 100 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 60 |
| Handling | 84 | 69 |
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Headline score
86
/ 100
Tire A
69
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #20/30 · 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | 95% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #4/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #14/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -12.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #15/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 5% #21/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 9% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -4.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #8/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 86% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +7.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #18/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 93% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +5.4 | Different tests |
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.
The Yokohama BluEarth AE50 presents a polarizing experience for drivers, with user feedback sharply divided between those praising its comfort and wet-weather confidence and those frustrated by rapid tread wear and inconsistent noise levels. While many value it as a cost-effective, daily-driving tire, others report significant dissatisfaction regarding its longevity and performance degradation over time.
Pros
- Strong wet and dry road grip for daily commuting
- High levels of ride comfort and smoothness
- Good value for money compared to premium competitors
- Noticeable fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear reported by many users
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and poor cornering stability
- Inconsistent performance in wet conditions, with some users reporting aquaplaning
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles or FWD configurations frequently reported faster-than-expected front tire wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented hatchbacks noted that while the tire offers good daily comfort, it lacks the structural rigidity required for aggressive cornering.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn G Fit 4S | B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
86
/ 100
Laufenn
69
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Laufenn G Fit 4S — better noise, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 100 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 87 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 88 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn G Fit 4S scores 84 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Laufenn G Fit 4S
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50
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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.