On Opel Insignia A 1.8 petrol. Have them for 2 summer seasons, 20000+ km or 12000 miles. So far so good. Very satisfied. Speed is always on allowed limit maybe 10 kmph + on highway. Uploaded pics front and back. tread at the middle is above 6 mm in the edges goes down to 5mm or 4mm. Still running. No issues. Good choice for everyday driving.
Leao Tyres
Economy brand
6 current Leao tyres, ranked using 12 independent tyre tests and 11 owner reviews covering 87,961 miles of driving.
- 6current tyres
- 12professional tests
- 11owner reviews
- 87,961 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tyre | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Leao Nova Force Acro 7.9 | TR Score 7.9 / 10 medium confidence score |
| All Season | Leao iGreen AllSeason 3.6 | TR Score 3.6 / 10 medium confidence score |
| Winter | Leao Winter Defender UHP 3.2 | TR Score 3.2 / 10 medium confidence score |
| Owners' favourite | Leao Nova Force 7.1 | 72% from 8 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Leao Winter Defender UHP | #12 / 12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tyres; the owners' favourite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Leao test record
Leao has entered 12 independent comparison tests indexed on Tyre Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tyre | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | Winter Defender UHP | #12 / 12 |
| 2026 | 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets | Winter Defender UHP | #44 / 50 |
| 2026 | 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | Nova Force Acro | #15 / 16 |
| 2025 | 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | Nova Force Acro | #29 / 52 |
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | Nova Force HP | #30 / 55 |
| 2023 | 2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews test | Winter Defender UHP | #9 / 9 |
| 2023 | 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test Tyre Reviews test | Winter Defender UHP | #11 / 11 |
| 2023 | 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | iGreen AllSeason | #32 / 35 |
| 2023 | 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews test | iGreen AllSeason | #10 / 10 |
| 2021 | 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | Nova Force HP | #34 / 53 |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | Nova Force | #17 / 20 |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout | Nova Force | #16 / 51 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tyre. Tests that rank tyres within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Leao →
The current Leao range, ranked
The highest scoring Leao you can buy today is the Leao Nova Force Acro, with a TR Score of 7.9 out of 10. 5 of the 6 current tyres have earned a score.
Summer Tyres 4
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Leao Nova Force Acro
|
Ultra High Performance | 7.9 | 89% | 2 |
| 2 |
Leao Nova Force
|
Touring | 7.1 | 72% | 8 |
| 3 |
Leao Nova Force HP
|
Touring | 6.2 | 65% | 1 |
| 4 |
Leao NOVA FORCE CS
|
Touring | - | - | - |
All Season Tyres 1
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Leao iGreen AllSeason
|
Touring | 3.6 | - | - |
Winter Tyres 1
| # | Tyre | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Leao Winter Defender UHP
|
Ultra High Performance | 3.2 | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tyres link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
Leao EU label data
6 of the 6 tyres on record carry EU label data. These are the range's label headliners, using each tyre's best available size figures.
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 4 tyres reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring:
- Leao Nova Force Acro 7.9
- Leao Nova Force 7.1
- Leao iGreen AllSeason 3.6
68dB Quietest tyres
The quietest tyres in the range are labelled from 68 dB external noise:
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and vary by size - the figures here are each tyre's best declared size. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict: the tests and rankings above tell you far more.
What drivers say about Leao tyres
Across 11 owner reviews and 87,961 miles of driving, Leao tyres average 75% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 8.5/10
- Wet Grip 7.1/10
- Road Feedback 7.5/10
- Handling 7.6/10
- Wear 5.4/10
- Comfort 8.2/10
- Buy again 7.1/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tyre of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tyres.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
They wear a lot and they got changed 2 times in only 8 months. So I changed them all to another brand.
I bought bigger 19 inch wheels for my car and i needed new set of tyres. I went for a budget option since the premium brands ask too much for their products. The workshop recommended this set of LEAO NOVA FORCE, a brand unknown for me. The European testing put them on 16th place out of 50 selected tested tyres. On highways i do not drive above 150 km/h, city maybe 80 km/h on some places but more often 50-60. My city has uphill and downhill streets. The tyre is very quiet, the grip is more than satisfactory, on wet surface they handle well. The wear is just fine, no signs of extensive wear. My car is FWD with 140 hp engine manual gear so all the pressure is on the front tyres. They exceeded my expectations for half the price of the premium brands. I will probably buy another winters set for the 18 inch rims from the same manufacturer. IF YOU DONT RACE YOUR CAR i highly recommend to give them a try.
Just fitted first drive tyres good in the dry, quiet, sharp in braking really noticed the difference and comfortable ride. Will come back in a few months to tell you how they behave over the winter.
Tyres are better than i expected. They are quiet and comfortable, strong sidewalls (i bought XL), They have good decent grip in the dry.
bad points:
In 4,000 miles they are at 5mm. they were all 8/9mm new - and im not a harsh driver.
in the wet, sometimes i can feel it slide over and i have to make more of an effort to steer correctly. The road feedback is naff, you cant really feel much.
I’d rate them a 5 overall. cheap, comfortable, quiet. Its no gold star but they are better than i expected.
185/50/r15 88 XL
bad points:
In 4,000 miles they are at 5mm. they were all 8/9mm new - and im not a harsh driver.
in the wet, sometimes i can feel it slide over and i have to make more of an effort to steer correctly. The road feedback is naff, you cant really feel much.
I’d rate them a 5 overall. cheap, comfortable, quiet. Its no gold star but they are better than i expected.
185/50/r15 88 XL
Done about 1,000 miles on these tyres.they are very quiet.grip well on dry and wet roads.very happy with these tyres for the money paid.not all Chinese tyres are bad.would I buy again.sure I would
Every Leao tyre on Tyre Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Leao Winter Defender UHP, Leao Nova Force, Leao iGreen AllSeason.
| Tyre | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leao Nova Force | Summer | 7.1 | 72% | 8 | 82,901 miles |
| Leao Nova Force Acro | Summer | 7.9 | 89% | 2 | 60 miles |
| Leao Nova Force HP | Summer | 6.2 | 65% | 1 | 5,000 miles |
| Leao iGreen AllSeason | All Season | 3.6 | - | - | - |
| Leao Winter Defender UHP | Winter | 3.2 | - | - | - |
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