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Laufenn I FIT

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Laufenn I FIT is a touring winter tire with favorable owner feedback on snow traction, but recurring wet-grip weaknesses in both reviews and tests. Low fuel consumption and low wear in one ADAC test offer some compensation, while wet braking and limited warning at the grip limit remain concerns.

The quick answer

Owners say 56% from 7 owner reviews 14% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 37th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P53 of 53 · 2019 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2025.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 65,500miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 4sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Laufenn I FIT

5.0/10

Better than 21% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 7 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2019 23% 89%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 56% 4% 11%
Combined 21% 5.0

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 11% 33% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow Not tested, counted as average 26% –
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 21% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads Not tested, counted as average 20% –

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 2% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 60% of the test figure. The other 40% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2019 2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P53 / 53
  2. 2018 2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P16 / 16 Placing only
  3. 2018 2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P43 / 52 Placing only
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Laufenn I FIT averages a finish of 37th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
37th Average
16th Best
53rd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182019

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview P53 of 53

Weak: Wet Braking Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

YearTestResultAward
20192019 Winter Tire Test Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P53 / 53
20182018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P16 / 16
20182018 51 Winter Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P43 / 52

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range4 sizes available

185-235Width45-65Profile14-18Rim86-101 T-VLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 4 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes205/60 R16185/65 R15185/65 R14225/45 R17205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Laufenn I FIT in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Laufenn I FIT stops 26.6% longer than premium rivals, 19.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 12.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 11/100, and owners rate it 3.4/10 in the wet from 7 reviews.
What do owners say about the Laufenn I FIT?
Across 7 owner ratings the Laufenn I FIT averages 56%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 7.7 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 3.4. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 17% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Laufenn I FIT's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Laufenn I FIT most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Laufenn I FIT?
Owners rate the Laufenn I FIT 7.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Laufenn I FIT wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Laufenn I FIT 6.6 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Laufenn I FIT again?
14% of owners say they would buy the Laufenn I FIT again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 14% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Laufenn I FIT come in?
The Laufenn I FIT is available in 4 sizes, ranging from 185-235/45-65 R14-18.
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Laufenn I FIT Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

Wet grip is the main owner concern with the Laufenn I FIT, criticised by four of six owners against one positive comment. Snow traction is more favorably received, with three positive mentions, while two owners praise ice grip and two appreciate ride comfort. Around a third describe little warning before grip is lost, a separate concern from the outright grip level. Dry feedback is mixed, with two criticisms and one positive comment. One end-of-life owner reports wet grip deteriorating after the second season, but there are no repeat-owner updates to establish a shared ageing pattern; the 54.2% average reflects more consistent support for snow use than wet-road confidence.

What owners mention most counted across 6 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 56%
  • Comfort 77%
  • Snow Grip 75%
  • Dry Grip 67%
  • Wear 66%
  • Ice Grip 66%
  • Handling 50%
  • Road Feedback 40%
  • Wet Grip 34%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 41%

“The worst tire I've ever bought. I bought it in January 2024. I thought it would be Hankook quality, but to no avail. I've driven 10,000 km in two years. I had them installed for this winter. The tires are rock solid...”

  • Peugeot 308 1.6 e HDI
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 259 found this helpful
Most critical 43%

“Would not recommend these tires. When they were new they were ok-ish in the dry, wet and pretty ok in the snow. After the second season the wet grip fell dramatically to even become dangerous. They do not give any hint...”

  • Fiat Grande punto
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 1,018 found this helpful
Longest term 60%

“I use these tires on a Renault Fluence in mid european winter conditions. I drove 4 years with them and i think these tires are very bad. Catastrophic on cold and wet roads. I can say that they are dangerous. The snow...”

  • Renault Fluence
  • 30,000 miles
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All 6 Laufenn I FIT reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
41%
Member
The worst tire I've ever bought. I bought it in January 2024. I thought it would be Hankook quality, but to no avail. I've driven 10,000 km in two years. I had them installed for this winter. The tires are rock solid. They've been stored in a warm, dark place. The shock absorbers and front suspension will fail soon. Don't buy this tire, don't bother with it. Petlas Jinju are 10 times better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 259
43%
Member
Would not recommend these tires. When they were new they were ok-ish in the dry, wet and pretty ok in the snow. After the second season the wet grip fell dramatically to even become dangerous. They do not give any hint of when they are going to slip. This is their 4th winter (oct 2020) season and they are just useless, better off with summer tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 5
  • Ice Grip 4
Helpful 1,018
60%
Member
I use these tires on a Renault Fluence in mid european winter conditions. I drove 4 years with them and i think these tires are very bad. Catastrophic on cold and wet roads. I can say that they are dangerous. The snow and ice grip is quite good. But where i live the winter is mostly wet and cold. We have snow only for a few days in the city. So the dry and wet grip is the most important for me when the average temperature is around 0 cels. , and in these conditions these tires are failed.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 956

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They were bought by the previous owner of my car a couple of months before I got it. I usually buy Hankooks and never had any problems with them, so I was happy learning that Laufenn is a Hankook brand.
Then I tried them...
While they are good enough on dry road and snow they become really scary in wet conditions. Sometimes they lose grip for no apparent reason and without warning even at low speeds.
The ride is pretty comfortable, but this doesn't make up for the "oh god, this time I'm going to die" sensation these tires can give you on even slightly damp roads.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 1,089
50%
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  • Toyota Auris
  • 205/60 R16 H
  • 1,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Easy Going
I would not recommend this tire, not even to my worst enemy.

The good: They were decent in the snow, they did not make a lot of noise and were extremely comfortable.

The bad; They were a budget winter tire in the most negative way possible: catastrophically bad in the rain and wet, I would say dangerous even. I did not feel at ease driving and I always felt like the next corner might be the last one, They would give me understeer and aquaplanning at slow speeds. They were slightly less bad in dry conditions. The tire would not communicate anything up until the point it would start to slide heavily.
Perhaps they were just not for me or my driving conditions, perhaps they would have been better on motorways but I took them off as soon as I could afford to and replaced them with something I felt was better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 1,124
85%
Member
  • BMW 320i
  • 225/45 R17
  • 500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I bought these as my first ever set of winter tires and fitted them to my BMW 320i Sport Auto.
As most of you will be aware the 3 series is about as much use in snow as an ashtray on a motorbike and over the years I have been of the same opinion and the 3 series has sat at the house and the Yaris has done sterling service.
Now the Yaris has gone and the replacement TT is not up to much in the slippery stuff so I decided to bit the bullet and go winters. WOW, what a transformation it has wrought on the BMW. On summer tires I could not get back up my driveway let alone approach hilly roads. Not any more, just point the car in the direction you want to go, press the pedal and you are on your way. The tires are superb in snow, on ice, on wet or dry roads are all in all confidence inspiring. To early to assess wear, only 500 miles covered, but at the price, if they last two Winters I will be very happy.
The driving experience is a bit dull as the feedback is not on a par with my 19inch Summer tires but if you drive them in adverse conditions with the same care and attention as you would with Summer tires you cannot go wrong, they are not rally tires.
I will buy them again and have no hesitation in recommending them for UK Winter use.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 938
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