66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
11 professional tests
User signal (40%)
67/100
14 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Laufenn S fit EQ 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: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 — better comfort, noise and handling. Pick the Laufenn S fit EQ if treadwear and dry matter most to you.
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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 EQ leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | S fit EQ | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth AE50 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | S fit EQ | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 67 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 88% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 92% | 93% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth AE50 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | S fit EQ | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 42 | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 68 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
BluEarth AE50 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | S fit EQ | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 57 | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
S fit EQ leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | S fit EQ | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth AE50 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | S fit EQ | BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S fit EQ | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 69 |
| Dry | 81 | 74 |
| Wet | 68 | 72 |
| Snow | 66 | – |
| Comfort | 55 | 71 |
| Noise | 57 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 60 |
| Handling | 57 | 69 |
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Headline score
66
/ 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 | 94% #8/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | 92% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -0.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #15/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 67% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 73% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 5% #22/47 · 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview | +6.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #18/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 94% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 50% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 88% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -37.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 96% #3/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 80% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +15.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 88% #19/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | 93% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -4.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 92% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 93% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | -1.1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Laufenn S Fit EQ is a polarizing budget-tier tire that offers significant value for casual drivers but struggles to meet the performance demands of spirited or aggressive motorists. While many users praise its quiet ride and cost-effectiveness, others report inconsistent wet-weather traction, flimsy sidewalls, and premature road noise as the tread wears down.
Pros
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Competent dry-weather grip for standard driving conditions
- Improved fuel efficiency reported by some users
Cons
- Weak sidewall construction prone to bubbles and punctures
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and traction
- Lack of steering feedback and poor handling during aggressive cornering
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
Observations
- Performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Renault Sport Clio, suffer from significant sidewall flex and 'wobble' during spirited driving.
- Heavier vehicles or those driven at high speeds (above 170 km/h) may experience overheating and loss of grip due to the soft rubber compound.
- Users noted that the tire is better suited for light, casual city driving rather than high-performance or heavy-load applications.
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 S fit EQ | B · Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Laufenn
69
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth AE50 — better comfort, noise and handling. Pick the Laufenn S fit EQ if treadwear and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 scores 71 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 scores 72 vs 57 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn S fit EQ scores 74 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth AE50 scores 69 vs 57 on handling.
Tire A · Laufenn S fit EQ
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.