Segment
1. Continental EcoContact 6 Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle3. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Upper-middle4. Barum Bravuris 5 HM Lowcost5. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Kleber Dynaxer HP3
Our analysis is centred around two summer tyres - the Barum Bravuris 5 HM and the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01. These tyres have both made a significant impact in the tyre industry, with varying performance ratings and placements in individual tyre tests. They are produced by leading companies (Barum and Laufenn respectively), lending further appeal to their performance on the road.
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
The Barum Bravuris 5 HM is an established tyre that has scored a rating of 39% in our in-house analysis. Notwithstanding, it ranges from 15th to 46th position in the ADAC and Autobild tyre tests. This suggests the tyre performs reasonably well given the number of competitors tested (17 and 51 respectively). It is yet to be replaced by a newer model and thus continues to maintain a presence within the Barum product line. You can get more details on this tyre from here.
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01
In comparison, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 reaches a slightly higher rating of 52% in our internal tyre analysis. Performance wise, it has demonstrated to be more competitive in mutual tests, claiming the 14th and 21st positions in ADAC and Autobild tests respectively. It is important to emphasize that it faced fewer competitors in the ADAC test (17 in total) while competing against 51 competitors in the Autobild test. As yet, there is no information indicating it being replaced by a newer model. For additional details on this tyre, please visit this link.
Verdict
In conclusion, the Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 emerges as the dominant tyre in this comparison. Despite facing stiff competition, it portrayed better performance in mutual tests and scored higher in our internal analysis. The Barum Bravuris 5 HM, however, is still a viable choice, particularly for those who prefer a tyre backed by an established product line.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
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Average position in tests
5. Barum Bravuris 5 HM 26.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary3. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Satisfactory4. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 Satisfactory5. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Satisfactory2. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory3. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended4. Barum Bravuris 5 HM Conditionally recommended5. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM Rating: Good | 2,9 | 3,2 | |||||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 Rating: Sufficient | 3,9 | 2,9 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,8 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM | 69.3 | 29.5 | |||||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 | 66.3 | 29.6 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 67.7 | 30.9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM | 40 | 33,3 | |||||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 | 36,5 | 31,9 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 37,7 | 32,8 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 36,4 | 32,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Barum Bravuris 5 HM Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |||
| Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Poor | 4,9 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,5 | |||
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