{"id":10707,"date":"2026-11-15T07:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T07:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reifenlab.eu\/mag\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-achieves-second-best-wet-performance-in-auto-bild-allrad-suv-all-season-tyre-test-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-15T07:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-15T07:25:08","slug":"laufenn-g-fit-4s-achieves-second-best-wet-performance-in-auto-bild-allrad-suv-all-season-tyre-test-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-achieves-second-best-wet-performance-in-auto-bild-allrad-suv-all-season-tyre-test-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Laufenn G Fit 4S Achieves Second-Best Wet Performance in Auto Bild Allrad SUV All-Season Tyre Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Laufenn, Hankook&#8217;s value-tier brand, earned a &#8220;Good&#8221; rating (2.2 on the German school grading scale, where 1.0 is best) in the latest all-season SUV tyre test conducted by <em>Auto Bild Allrad<\/em>, featured in issue 41 on 8 October 2026. Tested in the 225\/55 R18 size alongside eleven competitors, the G Fit 4S demonstrated its strongest performance in wet conditions and snow braking \u2014 the two most safety-critical categories for year-round tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/reifenlab.eu\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-lh71-all-season-tyre.jpg\" alt=\"Laufenn G Fit 4S LH71 all-season tyre product shot - 225\/55 R18 for SUVs\" class=\"wp-image-10687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-lh71-all-season-tyre.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-lh71-all-season-tyre-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-lh71-all-season-tyre-691x1024.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Hankook Tire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">\u2630<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af97277df237\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af97277df237\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-achieves-second-best-wet-performance-in-auto-bild-allrad-suv-all-season-tyre-test-2\/#Test_highlights_wet_and_snow\" title=\"Test highlights: wet and snow\">Test highlights: wet and snow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-achieves-second-best-wet-performance-in-auto-bild-allrad-suv-all-season-tyre-test-2\/#Context_a_value_brand_among_premium_competitors\" title=\"Context: a value brand among premium competitors\">Context: a value brand among premium competitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-achieves-second-best-wet-performance-in-auto-bild-allrad-suv-all-season-tyre-test-2\/#Who_is_this_tyre_for\" title=\"Who is this tyre for?\">Who is this tyre for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_highlights_wet_and_snow\"><\/span>Test highlights: wet and snow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Auto Bild Allrad<\/em> evaluation covered three road surfaces: snow, wet asphalt, and dry asphalt. Each contributed equally \u2014 one third \u2014 to the overall score. A third-generation Mini Countryman served as the test vehicle. Snow testing took place in New Zealand, while wet and dry stages were conducted in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Hankook&#8217;s press release, the G Fit 4S recorded the joint second-best wet performance among the 12 tyres. In aquaplaning tests, the tyre maintained stability at speeds up to approximately 100 km\/h. The G Fit 4S also placed in the top three for snow braking distance \u2014 the category where budget tyres most often fall short of premium rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Test category<\/th><th>Laufenn G Fit 4S result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Wet performance (overall)<\/td><td>2nd best (tied) of 12<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Aquaplaning resistance<\/td><td>Stable to approx. 100 km\/h<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Snow braking distance<\/td><td>Top 3 of 12<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Overall score<\/td><td>2.2 \u2014 &#8220;Good&#8221;<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Test size<\/td><td>225\/55 R18<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Test vehicle<\/td><td>Mini Countryman (3rd gen)<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Auto Bild Allrad issue 41, October 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context_a_value_brand_among_premium_competitors\"><\/span>Context: a value brand among premium competitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laufenn is Hankook&#8217;s secondary brand, priced below Hankook&#8217;s premium range. The G Fit 4S (LH71) is Laufenn&#8217;s primary all-season tyre for passenger cars and SUVs, available in sizes ranging from 155\/70 R13 to larger SUV dimensions. The brand targets buyers seeking year-round capability at a competitive price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving second place in wet performance against tyres from established premium brands is a significant result for a value-tier product. <em>Auto Bild Allrad<\/em>&#8216;s jury summarised the G Fit 4S as &#8216;a smart choice for motorists looking for a reliable, high-performance, year-round tyre,&#8217; according to Hankook&#8217;s press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/reifenlab.eu\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-auto-bild-allrad-test-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Laufenn G Fit 4S all-season SUV tyre winning Good rating in Auto Bild Allrad 2026 test\" class=\"wp-image-10686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-auto-bild-allrad-test-2026.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-auto-bild-allrad-test-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/laufenn-g-fit-4s-auto-bild-allrad-test-2026-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Hankook Tire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_this_tyre_for\"><\/span>Who is this tyre for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The G Fit 4S is aimed at SUV drivers who prefer a single tyre set year-round and are price-conscious. Its strength in wet and snow performance addresses the two conditions where all-season tyres face the most scrutiny. The 225\/55 R18 size fits a wide range of compact and mid-size SUVs. The G Fit 4S LH71 is available throughout Europe via Laufenn&#8217;s distribution network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For comparison, Hankook&#8217;s premium Winter i*cept evo 4 \u2014 tested in the same publication&#8217;s separate comprehensive winter tyre test with 50 competitors \u2014 achieved a 1.4 score and &#8220;Exemplary&#8221; rating in the 245\/45 R19 category, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetirelab.com\/mag\/hankook-winter-icept-evo-4-secures-third-place-in-auto-bild-s-50-tyre-winter-test-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">placing third overall<\/a>. The gap between the brands&#8217; scores reflects their different market positioning, although the G Fit 4S&#8217;s wet and snow results are closer to premium territory than the overall grade suggests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laufenn, Hankook&#8217;s value-tier brand, earned a &#8220;Good&#8221; rating (2.2 on the German school grading scale, where 1.0 is best) in the latest all-season SUV tyre test conducted by Auto Bild Allrad, featured in issue 41 on 8 October 2026. 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