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Standard
Laufenn Basic

LW31 I FIT+

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
102,21 €
in 255/55 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 winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 8808563519845 SAP: 1027333
LAUFENN LW31 I FIT+, RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 102,21 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 8808563548753 SAP: 1029513
LAUFENN LW31 I FIT+
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 151,33 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Rating and verdict

How the Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ evaluated

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,4 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only ranking not certain yet (13.–31.)
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 11 measurements · 6 tests
beats 34 of 44
78 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 30 of 44
77 +2,2 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 32 of 39
79 +2,4 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 34 of 43
82 +2,1 %
Wet from 14 measurements · 7 tests
beats 16 of 50
33 −1,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 22 of 50
59 +1,2 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 1 of 43
3 −6,3 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 2 of 43
13 ≈ average
Dry from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 23 of 43
55 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 34 of 43
76 +1,7 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 6 of 43
27 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 23 of 42
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 34 of 42
79 +3,2 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 10 of 31
32 −5,1 %
Noise and comfort from 3 measurements · 3 tests noise only
beats 21 of 43
50 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 3 tests
beats 29 of 43
63 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 78 %
Weakness
durability (wear and abrasion) −5 % below average

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
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ stands in size 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

9. rank in the group of 18 compared
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,4
−1,7 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 126,48 € +24,27 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +54,16 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 144,43 € +42,22 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 136,00 € +33,79 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 134,63 € +32,42 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,58 € +25,37 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € +13,25 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 139,01 € +36,80 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ This tyre 102,21 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 114,76 € +12,55 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € +26,75 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +88,15 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 107,26 € +5,05 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € +7,99 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € +14,64 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +54,99 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € +7,19 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −3,61 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 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 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)V
Product code1027333
EAN8808563519845
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (73 dB)
Manufacturer Laufenn
Tread LW31 I FIT+
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
102,21 €
↗ 5,79 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
96,62 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
102,21 €
8.11.2026
102,21 96,62 102,21 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 96,62 € 21.8.2026: 99,32 € 9.9.2026: 99,23 € 21.9.2026: 99,32 € 24.9.2026: 99,23 € 2.10.2026: 99,32 € 6.11.2026: 99,25 € 6.11.2026: 99,32 € 8.11.2026: 102,21 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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