Tests – · none yet Owners 54 · 3 reviews
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Falken FK453CC vs Laufenn S FIT AS — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 3 + 16 owner reviews. How we score
S FIT AS is ahead, 64–59
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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59
Dry
S FIT AS +564Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 54 62 FK453CC: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.4 = 59
S FIT AS: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.8 = 64
No road tests of dry for FK453CC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for S FIT AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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61
Wet
S FIT AS +162Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 58 59 FK453CC: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
S FIT AS: 60% × 63.9 (est.) + 40% × 59.2 = 62
No road tests of wet for FK453CC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for S FIT AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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Snow
No comparison52Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online – 40 S FIT AS: 60% × 59.8 (est.) + 40% × 39.5 = 52
No road tests of snow for S FIT AS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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58
Comfort
S FIT AS +866Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 48 63 FK453CC: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 47.8 = 58
S FIT AS: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 62.7 = 66
No road tests of comfort for FK453CC or S FIT AS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison65Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 62 S FIT AS: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.7 = 65
No road tests of noise for S FIT AS. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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57
Treadwear
S FIT AS +1269Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 51 61 FK453CC: 60% × 61.2 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 57
S FIT AS: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 61.2 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for FK453CC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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53
Handling (owners)
S FIT AS +861Why this score
Source FK453CC S FIT AS Reviews found online 53 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken FK453CC | Laufenn S FIT AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 64 |
| Dry | 59 | 64 |
| Wet | 61 | 62 |
| Snow | – | 52 |
| Comfort | 58 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 53 | 61 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
59
/ 100
FK453CC
64
/ 100
S FIT AS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | FK453CC | S FIT AS | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/7 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test | #15/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A FK453CC
Pros
- Improved dry handling performance compared to factory-fitted tires
- Strong value proposition for the price point
- Capable performance during long-distance motorway driving
Cons
- Harsh ride quality on uneven or potholed urban roads
- Negative impact on fuel economy
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
Tire B S FIT AS
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price compared to ultra-budget alternatives
- Very quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Good grip and handling in dry conditions
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip, with tendencies to lose traction easily under acceleration
- Wet performance degrades noticeably after 50% wear
- Concerns regarding rapid tread wear or limited lifespan
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken FK453CC | B · Laufenn S FIT AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Falken FK453CC
64
/ 100
Laufenn S FIT AS
Winner: Laufenn S FIT AS — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score. Falken FK453CC rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 3 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Laufenn S FIT AS rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 16 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 69 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 66 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 61 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 64 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Falken FK453CC
Tire B · Laufenn S FIT AS
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FK453CC or S FIT AS?
Which is better in the wet, FK453CC or S FIT AS?
Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 62 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, FK453CC or S FIT AS?
Laufenn S FIT AS, 64 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, FK453CC or S FIT AS?
Laufenn S FIT AS, 66 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, FK453CC or S FIT AS?
Laufenn S FIT AS, 69 vs 57 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology