Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Laufenn S fit EQ and Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus appear in 14 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Laufenn S fit EQ performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 10 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Laufenn S fit EQ is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Laufenn S fit EQ if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Laufenn S fit EQ | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 10 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.1 | 80.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Laufenn S fit EQ
Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Laufenn S fit EQ | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.3 | Avg rank 16.1 1 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 15.8 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 13.4 1 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 18.6 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 13.8 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
💧 Wet: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus wins this category with an average rank of 16.1, compared to 17.3 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
☀️ Dry: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 15.8 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S fit EQ wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 13.4 for the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
📏 Mileage: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S fit EQ wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 18.6 for the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus
The Laufenn S fit EQ wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 13.8 for the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Laufenn S fit EQ or Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus ranks higher on average than the Laufenn S fit EQ.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Laufenn S fit EQ across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Laufenn S fit EQ ranks better than the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Laufenn S fit EQ shows better mileage performance than the Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Laufenn S fit EQ appears in 4 independent tests, Laufenn S Fit EQ Plus in 10.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →