Tests – · 1 test Owners 58 · 16 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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Laufenn S FIT AS vs Sumitomo HTR Z III — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
S FIT AS leads, 63–62 Narrow edge
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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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64
Dry
HTR Z III +468Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Reviews found online 62 68 -
62
Wet
HTR Z III +264Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Reviews found online 59 62 -
52
Snow
S FIT AS +1735Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Reviews found online 40 12 -
66
Comfort
HTR Z III +167Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Reviews found online 63 65 -
64
Noise
HTR Z III +266Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Reviews found online 61 64 -
69
Treadwear
S FIT AS +366Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Professional tests (TWG score) 74 70 Reviews found online 61 60 -
61
Handling
HTR Z III +566Why this score
Source S FIT AS HTR Z III Reviews found online 61 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S FIT AS | Sumitomo HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 62 |
| Dry | 64 | 68 |
| Wet | 62 | 64 |
| Snow | 52 | 35 |
| Comfort | 66 | 67 |
| Noise | 64 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 66 |
| Handling | 61 | 66 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
S FIT AS
62
/ 100
HTR Z III
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 | S FIT AS | HTR Z III | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #15/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | #17/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | – | Different tests |
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 80% #4/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 62% #6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | +18.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B HTR Z III
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry handling and steering feedback
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather side grip during cornering
- Limited traction under heavy acceleration on high-horsepower vehicles
- Not suitable for winter or freezing conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S FIT AS | B · Sumitomo HTR Z III |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Laufenn S FIT AS
62
/ 100
Sumitomo HTR Z III
Too close to call: Laufenn S FIT AS and Sumitomo HTR Z III are within 2 points overall. Laufenn S FIT AS is stronger on snow and treadwear. Sumitomo HTR Z III is stronger on handling and dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 52 vs 35 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Sumitomo HTR Z III scores 66 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Sumitomo HTR Z III scores 68 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Laufenn S FIT AS scores 69 vs 66 on treadwear.
Tire A · Laufenn S FIT AS
Tire B · Sumitomo HTR Z III
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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.