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Laufenn I Fit Ice

The Laufenn I Fit Ice is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

6.8
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
75%
Wet Grip
61%
Road Feedback
69%
Handling
58%
Wear
50%
Comfort
70%
Buy again
60%
Snow Grip
77%
Ice Grip
62%
8 Reviews
65% Average
23,000 miles driven
1 Tests (avg: 16th)
Laufenn I Fit Ice

Laufenn I Fit Ice

Winter Economy
BETA
6.8 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 1
Publications: 1
Period: 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 8
Avg Rating: 64.5%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 2.53
History Points: 6
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test Consumer Reports 2020 215/60 R16 16/17 0 metrics
1
Tests
16th
Average
16th
Best
16th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
Impressive snow traction and stopping grip on icy roads. Fairly noisy, fair rolling resistance, and long wet stops.

Questions and Answers for the Laufenn I Fit Ice

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September 18, 2018

Will the Laufenn I Fit Ice tire fit on my BMW X3 Xdrive 20d G01 2018 model?? I have factory installed 225/60 R18 104W XL - Rim 7JX18.

As long as the load rating and size matches what is specified by BMW there's no reason they shouldn't fit.
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Review Summary

Based on 8 user reviews

Drivers of the Laufenn I Fit Ice report excellent snow and ice traction for the price, with several high-scoring reviews praising grip, stability, and confidence in harsh winter conditions. However, a significant minority experienced poor wet-road traction and noticeable noise, and some noted faster wear or higher rolling resistance. Overall sentiment skews slightly positive due to strong winter performance, but wet handling and noise are recurring complaints.

Strengths
  • Strong snow traction
  • Excellent ice grip (especially studded)
  • Good value for price
  • Adequate dry winter handling
  • Hydroplaning resistance noted by some
  • Comfort/quiet praised by some
Areas for Improvement
  • Poor wet traction
  • Tyre noise
  • Faster wear/high rolling resistance

Top 3 Laufenn I Fit Ice Reviews

Given 41% while driving a (175/65 R14) on mostly town for 0 miles
The worst tires I've ever had. I've only had them for 3 years/max 10k km (only 3 months per year). When it rains, it's like I'm skiing. They make noise when you start, turn, and brake. Not recommended.
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May 9, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GT TDi 170bhp (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 4,000 average miles
This tyres is on snow/ice road the best for price.
If you have mudy, ice road, they good. When start heat days you should take it off.
August 17, 2024
Given 46% while driving a Toyota Camry (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,200 easy going miles
CarMax chose these tires to put on.. which should be a clear indication that they're CHEAP. They found the absolute lowest price tire they could find, and slapped it on. This tire is the noisiest thing I have ever heard.. it has barely adequate traction on wet and dry. I had cause to drive it in the snow, and the car was barely tolerable. I have had the car for less than 1300 miles, and the INSTANT I can replace them, they're gone. I hope to sell them to a used tire dealer and get something useful out of them.. or perhaps I'll donate them to a place that'll turn it into a tire swing for kids.
December 18, 2022
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Latest Laufenn I Fit Ice Reviews

Given 82% while driving a Ford Taurus SHO (/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 800 average miles
Had studded tires years ago and they wouldn’t hold a candle to these. Dry weather was mostly city and some freeway. Never pushing any limits but seemed very adequate. In the rain never hydroplaned or felt any slippage. Used them as a winter specific tire so suspect the pre and post winter warm days most likely the cause of any harder wear. Comfort wise, surprisingly quite and smooth. Again, I purchased these for my daughter’s college car and extremely pleased. As far as deep snow, the wet stuff, a 10. Traction on black ice going downhill- just worried about getting tear ended, a 10. Due to a blown head gasket had to retire the car so only one season under our belts. Have just ordered a set for our new Kia Soul. Again these studded tires are best for snow and ice. If you put them on in the mild fall and drive them until April , maybe 3 winters. 3 months a year of winter driving, 5 good winters. Love these studded winter tires
July 13, 2022
Given 54% while driving a Subaru Forester 2.5i (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
This tire really excels on compacted snow and if studded, does fantastic on ice. Dry handling leaves something to be desired as well as high rolling resistance. Wet handling is ok but does do very well to prevent hydroplaning. I’ve really enjoyed this tire driving into the mountains on plowed but still snow covered roads. Great stopping power on snow and ice as well and rarely have any struggles with abs. I would recommend these for someone ripping their toes into the winter tire game. The snow handling and grip is fantastic but I’m most likely going to grab a set of Nokians for my next winter just for a more balanced feel.
February 21, 2022
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Given 46% while driving a Volvo 2.0 T5 Saloon (225/45 R17 H) on mostly town for 2,000 spirited miles
I bought the tyres with the car. I've always driven my cars with mid-priced tyres. These were the worst experience ever. The tyres were almost new, good performance in the first few hundred miles. But then the first wet roads, I almost hit a fence, just making a turn that I can even do on ice with my other car. Foggy weather, wet roads today, extremely bad performance, long braking, slipping in curves. I've decided to change the tyres asap. Dry and snow was not so bad, but I had more problems starting than before.
December 8, 2019
Given 90% while driving a Honda Civic Type S 2.2 i CDTi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
Wears off within 15.000 miles. But that's fine, it's because it's made of very good rubber. It sticks to the road much better then my Pirelli winter tyres, for them I paid almost twice as much. EXCELLENT in deep snow and muddy snow. On cold dry roads you can feel that the tyre is made of quality rubber compounds as it doesn't sllp at all. I love it and my next tires will be all from this brand, hopefully their summer tyres are as good as their winter tyres.
October 25, 2017
Given 95% while driving a Subaru 04 WRX (205/70 R15 R) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
This first set of I Fit Ice remains a price attractive product. The Lufenn tire model did better than expected and driving in the ice and snow with a Subaru Outback. I am pleasantly surprised at the handling and traction received. This Montana winter of 2016/2017 has been determined in this area to be one of the top 10 most undesirable winters on record. I have no regrets on my tire purchase and the handling I have received. This is a recent purchase and will have to wait to see how the tires wear.
March 10, 2017