Tests 53 · 4 tests Owners 54 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — 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 4 + 11 road tests and 14 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
S Fit EQ+ is ahead, 72–54
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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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51
Dry
S Fit EQ+ +3182Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests 49 80 Reviews found online 53 85 S fit EQ: 60% × 48.8 + 40% × 53.4 = 51
S Fit EQ+: 60% × 79.8 + 40% × 84.8 = 82
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50
Wet
S Fit EQ+ +2575Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 11 tests 47 73 Reviews found online 54 78 S fit EQ: 60% × 46.9 + 40% × 53.6 = 50
S Fit EQ+: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 78.3 = 75
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58
Comfort
S Fit EQ+ +1573Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 66 Reviews found online 53 77 S fit EQ: 40% × 65.6 (est.) + 60% × 53.4 = 58
S Fit EQ+: 40% × 66.3 + 60% × 77.3 = 73
No road tests of comfort for S fit EQ. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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56
Noise
S Fit EQ+ +1773Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 49 77 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) S fit EQ: 60% × 48.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 56
S Fit EQ+: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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61
Treadwear
S fit EQ +556Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 64 43 Reviews found online 56 76 S fit EQ: 60% × 64.3 + 40% × 56 = 61
S Fit EQ+: 60% × 43.2 + 40% × 76.2 = 56
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46
Handling (owners)
S Fit EQ+ +3783Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Reviews found online 46 83 -
71
Efficiency
S Fit EQ+ +273Why this score
Source S fit EQ S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 71 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S fit EQ | Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 54 | 72 |
| Dry | 51 | 82 |
| Wet | 50 | 75 |
| Comfort | 58 | 73 |
| Noise | 56 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 56 |
| Handling (owners) | 46 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 73 |
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Headline score
54
/ 100
S fit EQ
72
/ 100
S Fit EQ+
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 EQ | S Fit EQ+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 91% #35/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 93% #8/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 89% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% #9/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 96% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 77% #42/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 94% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 92% #14/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 77% #10/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | 73% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 88% #5/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #12/10 2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R17 | #9/10 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer 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
- Attractive price point offering high value for money
- Low road noise resulting in a quiet, comfortable ride for daily commuting
- Competent dry grip and handling under normal driving conditions
Cons
- Flimsy sidewalls prone to bubbling and easy puncture from potholes
- Poor wet weather performance with tendencies toward understeer and traction loss
- Lack of steering feedback and poor turn-in response
Tire B S Fit EQ+
Pros
- Good to excellent dry grip, traction and handling, with several reviewers noting stable, confident behavior
- Wet grip described as decent to excellent, with plenty of grip in both conditions
- Excellent value; frequently compared favorably with Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Hankook tires at a much lower price
Cons
- Road noise noted as louder than expected by some reviewers, with one reporting a marked increase after 2,500 km
- Ride can feel stiff or harder than needed, and one reviewer found the tires became hard and uncomfortable below 10°C
- Longevity is uncertain; reviewers estimate roughly 18,000-20,000 miles from one set, and others are unsure how long they will last
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S fit EQ | B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 24 | 74 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 360 A A | 360 A A |
| Sizes in common | 23 | 23 |
Which one should you actually buy?
54
/ 100
Laufenn S fit EQ
72
/ 100
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Winner: Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Laufenn S fit EQ if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 83 vs 46 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 82 vs 51 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 75 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 73 vs 56 on noise.
Tire A · Laufenn S fit EQ
Tire B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+
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S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Which is better in the wet, S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 75 vs 50 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 82 vs 51 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 73 vs 56 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Laufenn S Fit EQ+, 73 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Laufenn S fit EQ, 61 vs 56 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, S fit EQ or S Fit EQ+?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
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