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Comparison: Laufenn S Fit EQ vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Laufenn (0%). The first tyre test of Laufenn S Fit EQ was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the S Fit EQ and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Laufenn
S Fit EQ
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
6
31
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
17.5
9.5
Latest test
2022
2024
Available sizes
1
69

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Laufenn S Fit EQ
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Dry braking
Laufenn S Fit EQ
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Dry handling
Laufenn S Fit EQ
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Dry handling - objective
Laufenn S Fit EQ
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Wet
Confidence
Laufenn S Fit EQ
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Laufenn S Fit EQ
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Laufenn S Fit EQ
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Wet braking
Laufenn S Fit EQ
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
89%
Wet circle cornering
Laufenn S Fit EQ
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Wet handling
Laufenn S Fit EQ
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Wet handling - objective
Laufenn S Fit EQ
63%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
97%
Wet side guide
Laufenn S Fit EQ
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Laufenn S Fit EQ
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Exterior noise
Laufenn S Fit EQ
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Comfort
Laufenn S Fit EQ
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Costs
Confidence
Laufenn S Fit EQ
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Mileage
Laufenn S Fit EQ
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Price/value
Laufenn S Fit EQ
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Rolling resistance
Laufenn S Fit EQ
93%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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