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Laufenn S fit EQ review

Name: Laufenn S fit EQ
Brand: Laufenn

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.

Relative score

69/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

67/100

14 reviews

Road tests

62/100

17 published tests

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Scores

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

66.7%

Would buy again 58%

Dry

Overall dry

78.6%

Corner stability

54%

Dry traction

76%

Steering response

64%

Wet

Overall wet

64.1%

Wet traction

65%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

66%

Comfort

Overall comfort

73.6%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

73.5%

Handling

Overall handling

57%

By road tests

62%

Dry

48.9%

Wet

50.1%

Noise

100%

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

75.5%

Dry Handling

70%

Wet Braking

39.5%

Wet Handling

20%

Straight Aquaplaning

45%

Inside Noise level

90%

Rolling Resistance

65%

Price

75%

Wear

50%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

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.

Test results

17 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18

9th of 10

Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	10th of 10
Wet Handling	9th of 10
Wet Circle	8th of 10
Dry Braking	8th of 10
Dry Handling	6th of 10
Rolling Resistance	5th of 10
Straight Aqua	9th of 10
Subj. Comfort	7th of 10
Noise	1st of 10
Value	2nd of 10
Wear	7th of 10
Abrasion	7th of 10
Total Cost of Ownership	3rd of 10

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18

14th of 20

Best: Subj. Comfort · 5th Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 20th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	11th of 20
Wet Handling	12th of 20
Wet Circle	18th of 20
Dry Braking	16th of 20
Dry Handling	17th of 20
Rolling Resistance	6th of 20
Straight Aqua	18th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning	20th of 20
Subj. Comfort	5th of 20
Noise	15th of 20
Value	10th of 20
Wear	14th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	9th of 20

2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18

12th of 52

Best: Wet Braking · 11th Weakest: Dry Braking · 16th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	11th of 52
Dry Braking	16th of 52

2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

39th of 50

Best: Dry Braking · 12th Weakest: Wear · 48th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	20th of 50
Dry Braking	12th of 50
Straight Aqua	41st of 50
Value	46th of 50
Wear	48th of 50
Fuel Consumption	40th of 50
Abrasion	46th of 50
Wet Braking - Concrete	21st of 50

2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

26th of 48

Best: Dry Braking · 18th Weakest: Wet Braking · 29th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	29th of 48
Dry Braking	18th of 48

2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17

15th of 21

Best: Rolling Resistance · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	20th of 21
Wet Handling	20th of 21
Wet Circle	20th of 21
Dry Braking	14th of 21
Dry Handling	10th of 21
Rolling Resistance	6th of 21
Straight Aqua	11th of 21
Curved Aquaplaning	15th of 21
Noise	12th of 21
Value	12th of 21
Wear	14th of 21
Total Cost of Ownership	6th of 21

2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

19th of 44

Best: Dry Braking · 15th Weakest: Wet Braking · 21st

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	21st of 44
Dry Braking	15th of 44

2021 Motor Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17

8th of 10

Best: Price · 2nd Weakest: Straight Aqua · 10th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	7th of 10
Wet Handling	8th of 10
Dry Braking	7th of 10
Dry Handling	4th of 10
Rolling Resistance	4th of 10
Straight Aqua	10th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning	9th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling	3rd of 10
Noise	6th of 10
Price	2nd of 10

2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 9

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17

14th of 17

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	11th of 17

2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 10

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18

13th of 20

Best: Noise · 4th Weakest: Wet Braking · 18th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	18th of 20
Wet Handling	17th of 20
Dry Braking	8th of 20
Dry Handling	7th of 20
Rolling Resistance	8th of 20
Straight Aqua	12th of 20
Noise	4th of 20
Value	10th of 20
Price	6th of 20
Wear	11th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	9th of 20