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Laufenn Basic

LK01 S FIT EQ+

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
92,44 €
in 225/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 8808563513263 SAP: 1027110
LAUFENN LK01 S FIT EQPLUS FR
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 92,44 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 225/45 R18 95W XL EAN: 8808563478012 SAP: 1026234
LAUFENN LK01B S FIT EQ
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 110,42 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile
Rating and verdict

How the Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ evaluated

6.8 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,8 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 29 measurements · 12 tests
beats 34 of 95
36 −1,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 37 of 95
57 ≈ average
Aquaplaning 7 tests
beats 8 of 76
12 −1,8 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 4 of 79
7 −1,2 %
Dry from 13 measurements · 11 tests
beats 40 of 95
43 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 7 tests
beats 44 of 95
71 +1,8 %
dry handling 6 tests
beats 28 of 80
54 ≈ average
Economy from 13 measurements · 6 tests
beats 16 of 80
21 −13,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 6 tests
beats 51 of 78
69 +1,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 9 of 62
16 −16,9 %
Noise and comfort from 6 measurements · 6 tests
beats 43 of 77
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 6 tests
beats 44 of 76
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 39 of 69
59 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Economy worse than 79 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

19. rank in the group of 20 compared
5 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,2 below the group median group median 8,0
−2,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 133,00 € +40,56 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 150,60 € +58,16 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 143,29 € +50,85 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 147,04 € +54,60 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 133,00 € +40,56 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 110,59 € +18,15 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 132,44 € +40,00 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 124,85 € +32,41 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 112,92 € +20,48 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 135,62 € +43,18 €
  11. 10. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 111,09 € +18,65 €
  12. 10. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 141,52 € +49,08 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 112,32 € +19,88 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 107,71 € +15,27 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 105,91 € +13,47 €
  16. 16. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 144,30 € +51,86 €
  17. 17. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 113,82 € +21,38 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 94,28 € +1,84 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus This tyre 92,44 €
  20. 20. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 72,34 € −20,10 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code1027110
EAN8808563513263
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Laufenn
Tread LK01 S FIT EQ+
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 11,5
2026
9. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 235/45 R18 2026
10 tyres
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2025
14. place
AutoBild Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
20 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
92,44 €
↗ 0,81 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
90,10 €
4.11.2026
Highest for the period
94,40 €
28.6.2026
94,40 90,10 92,44 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 91,70 € 28.6.2026: 94,40 € 28.6.2026: 91,70 € 1.7.2026: 94,40 € 1.7.2026: 91,70 € 5.7.2026: 94,40 € 5.7.2026: 91,70 € 12.7.2026: 94,40 € 12.7.2026: 91,70 € 17.7.2026: 90,65 € 19.7.2026: 94,40 € 19.7.2026: 90,65 € 4.9.2026: 90,63 € 11.9.2026: 93,87 € 11.9.2026: 94,40 € 11.9.2026: 93,87 € 11.9.2026: 90,63 € 21.9.2026: 92,44 € 24.9.2026: 90,63 € 8.10.2026: 92,44 € 23.10.2026: 94,40 € 23.10.2026: 93,70 € 23.10.2026: 92,44 € 3.11.2026: 93,35 € 4.11.2026: 90,10 € 4.11.2026: 93,35 € 4.11.2026: 90,10 € 5.11.2026: 93,35 € 5.11.2026: 90,10 € 5.11.2026: 93,35 € 6.11.2026: 92,44 € 6.11.2026: 90,10 € 6.11.2026: 92,44 € 6.11.2026: 90,10 € 6.11.2026: 92,44 € 7.11.2026: 90,10 € 8.11.2026: 92,44 € 8.11.2026: 93,87 € 8.11.2026: 92,44 €

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