Tests 53 · 4 tests Owners 55 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #12 of 10 in 2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
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Laufenn S fit EQ vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is ahead, 72–54
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 71 · 655 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
“I had the OEM Bridgestone Potenza with at least 6/9 thread left on the tires and got rid of them because I didnt like how hard they ride. I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All Season (245/40/19 and 275/35/19) and its a completely different car now. It rides much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestones. I got them at costco for around 950 installed. They are running an instant 70 dollar rebate on 4 Michelin and 1 penny install per tire.”
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
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +2374Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) 49 – Reviews found online 54 78 -
50
Wet
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +2777Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) 46 – Reviews found online 56 80 -
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Snow
No comparison63Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 59 -
63
Comfort
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +467Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online 56 65 -
56
Noise
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +1167Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) 49 – Reviews found online – 67 -
62
Treadwear
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +870Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) 64 72 Reviews found online 59 66 -
49
Handling
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ +2271Why this score
Source S fit EQ Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online 49 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Laufenn S fit EQ | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 54 | 72 |
| Dry | 51 | 74 |
| Wet | 50 | 77 |
| Snow | – | 63 |
| Comfort | 63 | 67 |
| Noise | 56 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 70 |
| Handling | 49 | 71 |
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Headline score
54
/ 100
S fit EQ
72
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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 | S fit EQ | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #12/10 2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R17 | #2/19 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 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 Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
- Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
- Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Cons
- Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
- High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Laufenn S fit EQ
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
r/GolfGTI
·4 upvotes ·2020-02-14
“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-05-17
“I have Michelin Premier A/S (currently on my Honda). I think they are some of the best tires in the rain, but they are touring car tires, not UHP. If you like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ that you already have on the front of your Saab, I would recommend sticking with them and getting the full set to match up.”
rennlist.com
“Well, so much for the Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Can't get 'em installed because they have a lower load rating than OEM. Ordered Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S+ 2 today. Getting them installed Tuesday. I was procrastinating, but turned up with a nail in one of the tires last night, so....”
Top themes
#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison#Balancing and tire pressure#Comparison to Continental DWS
Based on 47 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Laufenn S fit EQ | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 24 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
54
/ 100
Laufenn S fit EQ
72
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 77 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 74 vs 51 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 71 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 67 vs 56 on noise.
Tire A · Laufenn S fit EQ
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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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.