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Laufenn S Fit EQ+ Test Results

Tested 2020 to 2026 6 publications

Tested 13 times by independent publications, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ averages a finish of 15th. Its strongest discipline is Rolling Resistance, beating 69% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 22% across 6 tests.

  • 13Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 15thAverage finish
  • 37%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Laufenn S Fit EQ+

13 tests, 2020 to 2026

0%50%100%202020212022202320252026Average 37%2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test (2020): P14 of 50, Beat 73% of the field2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2020): P13 of 20, Beat 37% of the field2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2020): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 (2021): P14 of 17, Beat 19% of the field2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tyre Test (2021): P6 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021): P8 of 10, Beat 22% of the field2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2022): P19 of 50, Beat 58% of the field2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2022): P15 of 21, Beat 20% of the field2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview (2023): P26 of 50, Beat 47% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2023): P39 of 50, Beat 22% of the field2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout (2025): P12 of 52, Beat 78% of the field2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (2025): P14 of 20, Beat 21% of the field2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2026): P9 of 10, Beat 11% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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  • Average 37%
The latest test

2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test P9 of 10

The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 is the budget offering from Hankook's sub-brand, and the results suggest it doesn't benefit enough from that connection. Its worst result is wet braking, where it records the longest stopping distance of all ten tyres - a significant safety concern. On the wet handling circuit it can't hold the intended line through faster corners, running wide and requiring the driver to back off. On the positive side, it does signal its grip limits progressively rather than breaking away without warning, so there is at least some predictability. On dry roads the tyre manages passable results, though braking distances are again on the long side and steering precision is mediocre. It ties for the lowest pass-by noise in the test, which is a genuine strength, but the ride is spoiled by a slightly uneven rolling quality that undermines what is otherwise a soft and comfortable basic character. Tread life prediction is below average and abrasion is high. The low purchase price is attractive, but the wet braking deficit is too large to overlook.

Strong: Noise, Value Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Straight Aqua Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Record by discipline

Where the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 10 P11.8 of 32.6 56% -
Dry Handling 5 P8 of 16.6 55% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P5 of 10 56% -
Wet
Wet Braking 11 P16.2 of 31.2 39% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P21 of 50 59% -
Wet Handling 5 P13.4 of 16.6 20% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P9 of 10 11% -
Wet Circle 3 P15.7 of 17.7 14% -
Straight Aqua Weak 6 P16.8 of 22 22% -
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P18.5 of 25.5 21% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P4 of 15 67% 1
Noise 6 P9.8 of 22 61% 1
Tyre Weight 1 P9 of 50 84% -
Value
Wear 5 P18.8 of 24.2 30% -
Value 5 P16 of 24.2 49% -
Rolling Resistance Strong 5 P5.6 of 16.4 69% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P28 of 50 45% -
Abrasion 2 P26.5 of 30 21% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Laufenn S Fit EQ+. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 9 shared: 3 ahead, 6 behind 9 3 6 - 33%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 7 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 7 1 5 1 17%
Continental Premium Contact 6 7 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 7 1 5 1 17%
Firestone RoadHawk 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 6 2 4 - 33%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Fulda SportControl 2 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Barum Bravuris 5HM 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Viking Protech Newgen 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Semperit Speed Life 3 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
BFGoodrich Advantage 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Debica Presto UHP2 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Nokian PowerProof 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 5 0 4 1 0%
Michelin Primacy 4 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Imperial Ecosport 2 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Laufenn S fit EQ Predecessor 4 0 20th 5%
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ This tyre 13 0 15th 37%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 13 tests. Updated February 26, 2026.

Across 13 summer tyre tests, the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus shows a consistent split personality: it is frequently competitive in dry dynamics for the price, but repeatedly underperforms in wet safety-related disciplines, especially wet braking and aquaplaning. Overall results typically land in the lower-midfield to lower tier (average overall position 15), with several notably weak showings in larger group tests (e.g., 39/50 in ADAC 2023, 15/22 in Auto Bild 2022, 13/20 in Auto Bild 2020, and 9/10 in Auto Zeitung 2026).

Its standout positives are refinement-oriented metrics (often strong comfort and sometimes excellent noise rankings) and occasionally near-front-pack dry handling relative to the best. However, the recurring wet braking deficits (often ~+13% to +23% from best) and poor aquaplaning results (including last/near-last positions) are the dominant limiting factors, compounded in some tests by weak wear and value outcomes (notably ADAC 2023 with very low wear ranking and poor cost-per-distance).

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking / Wet Safety Strong
    Details
    • 10th/10 wet braking in 2026 Auto Zeitung (65.3 m, +22.7% from best; article notes it needed ~65 m from 100 km/h while best was ~2 m shorter)
    • 21st/22 wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild (51 m, +18.6% from best)
    • 18th/20 wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild (51 m, +13.6% from best)
    • Wet braking only mid-pack at best in large-group tests: 20th/50 in ADAC 2023 (+14.8% from best) and 19th/49 in 2020 Auto Bild braking overview (+13.6% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    Details
    • 20th/20 curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild (2.65 m/sec², +23.2% from best)
    • 41st/50 straight aquaplaning in ADAC 2023 (78.1 km/h, +9.9% from best)
    • 10th/10 straight aquaplaning in 2021 Motor (92.29 km/h, +5.9% from best) and 9th/10 curved aquaplaning (+19% from best)
  • Wear / Cost per Distance (longevity & economic result) Moderate
    Details
    • 48th/50 wear in ADAC 2023 (25,300 km, +64.6% from best) and 46th/50 value (Price/1000: 2.96, +187.4% from best) with 46th/50 abrasion (+178.2% from best)
    • Mid-to-lower wear results in multiple Auto Bild tests: 14th/21 wear in 2022 Auto Bild (+39.1% from best), 14th/20 wear in 2025 Auto Bild (+42.5% from best), and 11th/20 wear in 2020 Auto Bild (+38% from best)
  • Tread life Strong in 4 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 3 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 3 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Behaviour at the limit Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ (8 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Ride comfort strength in 3 of 8 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance strength in 3 of 8 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 2 of 8 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet grip weakness in 1 of 8 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 13

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

Auto Zeitung 235/45 R18

The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 is the budget offering from Hankook's sub-brand, and the results suggest it doesn't benefit enough from that connection. Its worst result is wet braking, where it records the longest stopping distance of all ten tyres - a significant safety concern. On the wet handling circuit it can't hold the intended line through faster corners, running wide and requiring the driver to back off. On the positive side, it does signal its grip limits progressively rather than breaking away without warning, so there is at least some predictability. On dry roads the tyre manages passable results, though braking distances are again on the long side and steering precision is mediocre. It ties for the lowest pass-by noise in the test, which is a genuine strength, but the ride is spoiled by a slightly uneven rolling quality that undermines what is otherwise a soft and comfortable basic character. Tread life prediction is below average and abrasion is high. The low purchase price is attractive, but the wet braking deficit is too large to overlook.

StrongNoiseValue WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight Aqua WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2025 2 tests
P14 of 20 Beat 21% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ offered good aquaplaning reserves, balanced handling behavior, quiet rolling noise at 74.0 dB, and good overall comfort. With one of the lowest purchase prices in the test at €288, it represents good value for budget-conscious drivers. Its slightly restricted mileage of 31,080 kilometers was its main drawback, though its low purchase price helped maintain reasonable cost performance at €9.27 per 1000 kilometers. The tyre delivered particularly good dry handling for its price point, achieving a "satisfactory" rating.

StrongSubj. Comfort WeakCurved Aquaplaning WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 2 tests
2022 2 tests
P15 of 21 Beat 20% of the field

2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R17

WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingWet Circle WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 3 tests
P8 of 10 Beat 22% of the field

2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test

Motor 225/55 R17

StrongSubj. Dry Handling WeakStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

P14 of 17 Beat 19% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Laufenn S-Fit EQ+ LK01 is ok during dry braking, but unfortunately the S-Fit EQ+ has low lateral stiffness meaning dry handling suffers. Long wet braking distances and poor wet handling mean this tyre scores poorly overall.

WinnerFalken Azenis FK510

2020 3 tests
P6 of 10 Beat 44% of the field

2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ transfers little noise to the cabin and is the second cheapest on test .

WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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