The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus is an economy Ultra High Performance summer tire with a strong value-for-money appeal and pleasing dry-road manners. Drivers often praise its grip, stability and premium-like feel in normal use, but professional tests highlight clear weaknesses in wet braking and aquaplaning resistance. It suits cost-conscious drivers who want confident dry handling, though wet-weather safety is not its strongest area.
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Owners say87%from 11 owner reviews91% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, ComfortValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
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 September 2026.
The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 is the budget offering from Hankook's sub-brand, and the results suggest it doesn't benefit enough from that connection. Its worst result is wet braking, where it records the longest stopping distance of all ten tires - a significant safety concern. On the wet handling circuit it can't hold the intended line through faster corners, running wide and requiring the driver to back off. On the positive side, it does signal its grip limits progressively rather than breaking away without warning, so there is at least some predictability. On dry roads the tire manages passable results, though braking distances are again on the long side and steering precision is mediocre. It ties for the lowest pass-by noise in the test, which is a genuine strength, but the ride is spoiled by a slightly uneven rolling quality that undermines what is otherwise a soft and comfortable basic character. Tread life prediction is below average and abrasion is high. The low purchase price is attractive, but the wet braking deficit is too large to overlook.
Strong: Noise, Value ·Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Straight Aqua ·Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
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In 235/45 R18, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is projected to cost €29.15 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €729 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test.
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 11 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ stops 6.9% longer than premium rivals, 3.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 46/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ in the dry?
Across the 10 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ stops 2.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 72/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Laufenn S Fit EQ+?
Across the 5 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+'s rolling resistance is 0.4% higher than premium rivals, 3.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 4.3% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is expected to last around 18,858 miles (30,349 km).
What do owners say about the Laufenn S Fit EQ+?
Across 11 owner ratings the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ averages 87%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.5 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.7. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 91% of owners score it 70% or better.
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How much does the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ cost to run?
In 235/45 R18, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is projected to cost €29.15 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €729 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Laufenn S Fit EQ+'s EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Laufenn S Fit EQ+?
Owners rate the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ 8.4 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ again?
91% of owners say they would buy the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 73% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ replace?
The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is the successor to the Laufenn S fit EQ in Laufenn's range.
What sizes does the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ come in?
The Laufenn S Fit EQ+ is available in 272 sizes, ranging from 185-275/35-70 R15-20.
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Drivers report the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus as an excellent value UHP-style tire that feels close to premium brands for normal driving, with strong dry grip, confident handling, and generally good wet performance. Many also note good fuel economy/rolling resistance and respectable tread life for the price. A minority mention increased road noise and a firmer ride (especially in colder conditions), but overall sentiment is strongly positive and repeat-purchase intent is common.
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Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score87%
Dry Grip95%
Handling90%
Road Feedback86%
Comfort85%
Wear84%
Wet Grip77%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 71%
“I've been driving with the S Fit EQ+ for a while and to be honest for the price, I think it's a bargain! Not too sure about the longevity but changing from Yokohama ES32, I feel a significant improvement in my driving...”
“After 2,500 km. with these tires, I have noticed an extremely high increase in noise. They have been noisy from day one, when I fitted them on my car. For those who are expecting a quiet ride, these tires are not for...”
“Using this S Fit EQ+ for last 2 years, this new brand are not familiar but Hankook do the good job for cheaper price. It has good traction on the dry road but less on the wet, but i appreciate with the comfort and road...”
I knew this brand as a cheaper option from hankook. Kinda same pattern as the hankook, with small changes. I have and had hankook tires, so I picked this to the daily, which is a MK1 fabia.
Trust me, if you have a daily car, its more than enough, if the daily car is not az M4 BMW.
The side walls are min 55, so this is not a sport tire. If you dont drive like that, its fine. It will stop the car anytime, just do not try to find its edge.
After 2,500 km. with these tires, I have noticed an extremely high increase in noise. They have been noisy from day one, when I fitted them on my car. For those who are expecting a quiet ride, these tires are not for you.
Also, in cold conditions below 10°C, the tires become very hard and uncomfortable.
The rest of the performance is totally okay. I’m happy with the rolling resistance, as well as dry and wet handling and braking in all conditions.
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These tires have done 10000 miles so far and are down to 4mm of tread depth. When brand new they have 7.5mm of depth. What like about these is there is no difference between these and overpriced premium tires. I paid £108 per tire fitted. If you get a puncture on a quattro car your supposed to change 2 tires on the same axle. You can with these for the price of 1 michelin tire. I have had tires from all top of the range companies and for normal everyday driving there is no difference at all except for the price. I do think that you are only paying for the name sometimes. These tires will be good for 15000 miles and will definitely buy them again
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Just had them fitted on my Polo 1.0 TSI and they are amazing! This is a good year/conti level tire at a much lower price, the car feels like it did when it was new on the Falkens it left the showroom floor with
I've been driving with the S Fit EQ+ for a while and to be honest for the price, I think it's a bargain! Not too sure about the longevity but changing from Yokohama ES32, I feel a significant improvement in my driving dynamics and my car feels more stable. Wet grip is pretty decent too. Only gripe is that the road noises are a bit louder and the tires feels a bit stiffer than required. But I'd say it's perfect for urban spirited driving with a hot hatch.
What great tires these are. I have done 15000 miles on these from spring until autumn. Wear is down to 3.5mm now so these tires will do about 18 to 20000 miles. Through out the mpg has been great getting 53 to 60 mpg on longer runs. Drove in all conditions and the tires have never let me down. You would not know these are budget tires at all, I can't tell the difference, if I had to compare them to a branded tire I would say very similar to continental tires. Once the tires wear down to half way they do seem to wear faster. Overall very impressive, got another set on a 3.0 tdi audi a5 and just as amazing and very comfortable to drive on. I didn't know they were made by hankok and will definitely buy them next year. It's time to go back to all season tires and it won't be michelin. Happy driving
This review is for the Z FIT EQ, these tires are a real find. They are excellent in the wet and dry. They are laufenns UHP performance tire. No understeer or oversteer with these having solid sidewalls and give you total confidence to drive your car in any situations you come across. Really comfortable ride in the car and excellent mpg. People think that economy tires are not safe but all tires sold in the UK have to meet British standards. 7.5 mm of tread depth and good rim protection make these brilliant!
These tires when brand new come with 7.6mm of tread unlike some well known brands that come with 6.5mm. Compared with the michelin crossclimate 2 which I have just taken off I am getting the same mpg which shows they have a good rolling resistance. Plenty of grip in both the wet and dry. I am going to use these all summer and report back later in the year. Don't be fooled into buying branded tires when you can get good tires like these at a fraction of the price. I do recommend these
Using this S Fit EQ+ for last 2 years, this new brand are not familiar but Hankook do the good job for cheaper price.
It has good traction on the dry road but less on the wet, but i appreciate with the comfort and road noise reduction. Maybe we must have attention with the side wall are not too firm
97%
Member
SEAT
195/55 R15
2,500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
I am a loyal customer of Nexen NBlue HDplus tires (soft, quiet and comfortable, affordable). This time I urgently needed 2 tires for the front axle. I chose Laufenn S FIT EQ+ ...and I did not regret it. For some amount, they are cheaper than Nexen, they are only slightly harder and have stronger walls. The noise in the cabin is not greater, at least for now. Nice grip on the road. Placed before leaving for Greece on vacation. Traveled 3,500 km so far and I can say that they are a pleasant surprise. When I drove alone, I pushed them almost to the limit, everything was ok. Laufenns are the Hankook group, their factory is in Indonesia, and these mine are Made in Hungary, their Hungarian branch and that is good, I prefer EU tires. So, tires that withstand several days of torture at +40 degrees Celsius. The price was around 47 euros per piece. Dimensions 195-55-R15, 85V.
These tires are my best positive surprise of the year, although driven only couple of hundreds of km since new. Dry grip and handling is great, wet - good enough. Great feedback. Unfortunately one tire has a hump (consumer complaint).
I have direct comparison with Toyo TR1 and Vredestein Sportrac 5 (same size, same car, same conditions).
Dry grip and especially traction of Laufenns is light-years ahead of Vreds.
TR1 are very close to S FIT EQ+ with regard to grip and traction (TR1 may be a bit better, maybe due to EQ+ being too new), but TR1 seem to wear on eyes...
