Laufenn I Fit+ - Test Results
Test Statistics
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Tests Completed17th
Average Position7th
Best Result38th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
The Laufenn I Fit Plus shows a clear pattern of strong snow capability and value, paired with weak wet performance-especially aquaplaning-resulting in mid-to-lower overall placements. Across multiple years and sizes, it frequently scores top-10 in snow metrics and often excels in price/value and wear, but recurrent bottom-tier results in wet handling/braking and aquaplaning suppress overall rankings.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing winter traction and cost-efficiency over wet-road speed margins. Dry braking can be surprisingly strong for a budget-oriented tire, but wet safety reserves and aquaplaning resistance are its primary limitations.
Performance Strengths
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Snow Performance
Strong
Details
• 2023: 4/23 snow slalom (+2.4% from best)
• 2021: 2/21 snow handling (+0.7% from best)
• 2023: 6/22 snow traction (+3.9% from best)
• 2020: 7/30 snow braking (+2.1% from best)
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Value and Wear
Strong
Details
• 2020: 1/20 value (best overall value) with 2/20 wear (+6.8% from best)
• 2023: 8/20 value (+27% from best) and 17/20 wear (+25% from best)
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Dry Braking (select sizes/tests)
Moderate
Details
• 2021: 4/22 dry braking (+21.4% from best)
• 2020: 5/21 dry braking (+18% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
Details
• 2023: 21/22 curved aquaplaning (+37.5% from best), 20/22 straight (+6.5%)
• 2021: 22/22 curved (+31.4%), 21/22 straight (+14.3%)
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Wet Handling and Braking Consistency
Strong
Details
• 2020: 20/21 wet braking (+19.7%) and 20/21 wet handling (+5.9%)
• 2024: 38/55 wet braking (+18.8%)
• 2023: 14/22 wet handling (+5.4%), 14/22 wet circle (+9.7%)
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Overall Competitiveness in Full Tests
Moderate
Details
• 2021: 20/22 overall
• 2020: 16/21 overall
• 2023: 13/22 overall
Performance Over Time
Test History
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Curved Aquaplaning
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870
Snow Handling
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Value, Wear
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005