Comparison: Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 vs. Matador Hectorra 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. The first tyre test of Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Matador Hectorra 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the S Fit EQ+ LK01 and the Hectorra 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Matador Hectorra 5 also have B wet ratings.