Laufenn G Fit 4S review
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.
Owners rate it 13.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
85.9%By road tests
72.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 15 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 11th of 15 | |
| Noise | 15th of 15 | |
| Value | 3rd of 15 | |
| Wear | 6th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Circle | 10th of 15 |
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 30 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
17th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 28th of 37 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
16th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 21st of 35 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
21st of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 25th of 32 |