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Laufenn S Fit EQ+ vs Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 11 + 2 road tests and 11 + 11 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: S Fit EQ+ 73, BluEarth XT AE61 72.

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Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Tire ALaufenn

S Fit EQ+

Summer

± 6

Tests 66 · 11 tests Owners 80 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test (noise)

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Tire BYokohama

BluEarth XT AE61

Summer

± 8

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 EV Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 82

    Dry

    S Fit EQ+ +6
    76
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 2 tests8070
    Reviews found online8583

    S Fit EQ+: 60% × 79.7 + 40% × 85.2 = 82

    BluEarth XT AE61: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 83.4 = 76

  2. 76

    Wet

    S Fit EQ+ +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests7468
    Reviews found online7983

    S Fit EQ+: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 78.5 = 76

    BluEarth XT AE61: 60% × 67.6 + 40% × 83.2 = 74

  3. 73

    Comfort

    S Fit EQ+ +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests6665
    Reviews found online7869

    S Fit EQ+: 40% × 66 + 60% × 77.8 = 73

    BluEarth XT AE61: 40% × 64.7 + 60% × 69.2 = 67

  4. 73

    Noise

    BluEarth XT AE61 +6
    79
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests7787
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    S Fit EQ+: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    BluEarth XT AE61: 60% × 87.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 79

    No owner ratings of noise for S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 56

    Treadwear

    BluEarth XT AE61 +6
    62
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests4253
    Reviews found online7677

    S Fit EQ+: 60% × 42.1 + 40% × 76.1 = 56

    BluEarth XT AE61: 60% × 52.8 + 40% × 76.5 = 62

  6. 84

    Handling (owners)

    S Fit EQ+ +2
    82
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Reviews found online8482
  7. 73

    Efficiency

    S Fit EQ+ +8
    65
    Why this score
    SourceS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests7365
Scores at a glance
CategoryLaufenn S Fit EQ+Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
Relative Score 73 72
Dry 82 76
Wet 76 74
Comfort 73 67
Noise 73 79
Treadwear 56 62
Handling (owners) 84 82
Efficiency 73 65

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Headline score
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S Fit EQ+

± 8

BluEarth XT AE61

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.

DisciplineCategoryS Fit EQ+BluEarth XT AE61ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 93% #8/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 92% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #6/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 77% #20/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test 85% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 80% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 81% #10/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 88% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 91% #8/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 94% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 96% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 50% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 75% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 73% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 62% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 88% #5/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 77% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #3/10 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test #8/8 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 92% #2/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 70% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #9/10 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test #7/8 2025 EV Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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)
All owner themes in the S Fit EQ+ review

Tire B BluEarth XT AE61

Pros

  • Excellent grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
  • Responsive and sharp steering handling
  • High stability during cornering due to rigid sidewall construction

Cons

  • Noticeable cabin noise, particularly on aged or rough road surfaces
  • Stiff sidewall construction results in a harsh ride on bumpy or unpaved roads
  • Comfort levels are highly dependent on road surface quality
All owner themes in the BluEarth XT AE61 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Laufenn S Fit EQ+ B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available7438
Rim diameters15″ – 20″16″ – 20″
Sizes in common1919

Which one should you actually buy?

Laufenn S Fit EQ+

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61

Too close to call: Laufenn S Fit EQ+ and Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 are within 2 points overall. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is stronger on efficiency, dry and comfort. Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 is stronger on noise and treadwear.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 73 vs 65 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 82 vs 76 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 scores 79 vs 73 on noise.

Tire A · Laufenn S Fit EQ+
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Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61
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S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Which is better in the wet, S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 82 vs 76 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61, 79 vs 73 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 73 vs 67 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61, 62 vs 56 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, S Fit EQ+ or BluEarth XT AE61?

Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 73 vs 65 on our efficiency 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