Laufenn I Fit+ review
The Laufenn I Fit+ is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches well above its price point, offering impressive traction on snow and ice. While most users praise its performance in severe winter conditions, some note minor limitations regarding water and slush evacuation.
Owners rate it 13.6 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
91.8%By road tests
78.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Laufenn I Fit+ is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that punches well above its price point, offering impressive traction on snow and ice. While most users praise its performance in severe winter conditions, some note minor limitations regarding water and slush evacuation.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip on snow and ice
- Outstanding price-to-quality ratio
- Reliable performance in freezing rain and slushy conditions
- Competent handling on dry and wet road surfaces
Cons
- Potential difficulty with water evacuation in heavy standing water
- Performance on deep slush is slightly less refined than on packed snow
- Limited long-term tread wear data available from early-stage users
Worth knowing
- Users operating smaller sedans, such as the VW Jetta, report high confidence on steep, snow-covered inclines.
- BMW 3-series owners noted that the tire serves as a highly capable, cost-effective alternative to premium-brand winter tires.
11 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
38th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 38th of 55 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
10th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 54 |
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
20th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 12th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Price | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
9th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
10th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 49 |
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18
16th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 15th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 20 |
2020 Winter tire Market Overview - 52 tire Braking Test · 245/45 R18
19th of 48
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 23rd of 48 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 48 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
47th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 44th of 45 |
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
16th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
43rd of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|