Tests 70 · 17 tests Owners 48 · 644 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (total cost of ownership)
Head-to-head
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Firestone RoadHawk vs Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
S Fit EQ+ is ahead, 72–60
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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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70
Dry
S Fit EQ+ +1181Why this score
Source RoadHawk S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 81 79 Reviews found online 53 84 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
68
Wet
S Fit EQ+ +674Why this score
Source RoadHawk S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 76 73 Reviews found online 55 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 86% Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) 87% 90% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 95% -
59
Comfort
S Fit EQ+ +1170Why this score
Source RoadHawk S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 67 66 Reviews found online 47 75 -
46
Noise
S Fit EQ+ +2773Why this score
Source RoadHawk S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 32 76 -
54
Treadwear
Level54Why this score
Source RoadHawk S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 65 42 Reviews found online 38 73 -
43
Handling
S Fit EQ+ +3982Why this score
Source RoadHawk S Fit EQ+ Reviews found online 43 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone RoadHawk | Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 72 |
| Dry | 70 | 81 |
| Wet | 68 | 74 |
| Comfort | 59 | 70 |
| Noise | 46 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 54 |
| Handling | 43 | 82 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
RoadHawk
72
/ 100
S Fit EQ+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | RoadHawk | S Fit EQ+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 92% #8/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 77% #20/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +15.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #18/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #14/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −3.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 97% #17/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #9/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 93% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −11.6 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 93% #47/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #40/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.6 | Same test |
| Abrasion | Other | 51% #9/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 73% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −22.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #20/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #15/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 58% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 73% #2/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −15.8 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 75% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 35% #46/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 77% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 58% #14/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +19.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 7% #14/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #4/7 · 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test | 98% #18/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 56% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 50% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +5.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 83% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −12.4 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #9/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #10/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | 86% #21/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | +7.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 87% #29/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 90% #21/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −2.9 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 95% #20/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A RoadHawk
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance, particularly in standing water and heavy rain
- Strong dry grip and confident cornering for daily driving
- Comfortable ride quality with good bump absorption
Cons
- Accelerated and sometimes uneven tread wear, resulting in shorter-than-expected lifespan
- Soft sidewalls that can cause a visual 'under-inflated' bulge and spongy cornering response
- Limited steering feedback and precision during spirited driving
Tire B S Fit EQ+
Pros
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet road grip with stable handling
- Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Stiffer ride quality or firmness in colder conditions (below 10°C)
- Concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and occasional manufacturing flaws (e.g., a hump in one tire)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone RoadHawk | B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 115 | 74 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 15″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Firestone RoadHawk
72
/ 100
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Winner: Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — better handling, noise and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 82 vs 43 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 73 vs 46 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 81 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 70 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone RoadHawk
Tire B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.