Laufenn S FIT AS review

Laufenn · Ultra High Performance All-Season · All-season (M+S)

Hankook's value sub-brand delivering real UHP grip for roughly half of premium money.

7.3: Overall / 10
$90–$165: Per tire
45,000-mile treadwear: Warranty
Amazon, Online tire retailers: Where to buy

The verdict

Laufenn is manufactured by Hankook, and the S FIT AS is the value answer for a car that came on performance rubber. Dry grip and steering response are genuinely good, wet grip is respectable, and the compromise lands where you'd expect: tread life is short by touring standards.

Pros

+Real ultra-high-performance dry grip
+Hankook manufacturing quality
+Half the price of premium UHP all-seasons

Cons

−45,000-mile warranty is short
−Firm ride on low-profile sizes
−Cold-weather grip drops off quickly

Fitment and best use

Sport sedans and coupes, 17–20 in.. Best for sport sedans that need affordable performance rubber.

About Laufenn

Hankook's value sub-brand, strongest in performance all-season fitments. Manufactured by Hankook Tire (South Korea). Typically ~40% less than premium equivalents.

Watch out: Short treadwear warranties on UHP lines.