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Best Tyres for the SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon drivers have left 401 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 4,525,566 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car. The numbers include 35 Leon variants, listed further down.

  • 401owner reviews
  • 4,525,566 milescovered on them
  • 230different tyres rated
  • 76%average tyre score
Most fitted size - 138 reviews 225/45 R17 To scale, mm
Ø 634 225 101 17" 101 All 225/45 R17 data →

The quick answer

The quick answer - SEAT Leon
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Our category test
Summer Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 8.8 Current version: Vredestein Ultrac Pro 96% from 4 reviews Best Summer Tyres
All Season Continental AllSeasonContact 2 9.5 87% from 3 reviews Goodyear Vector All Season 4 Best All Season Tyres
Winter Nokian WR D4 8.5 Current version: Nokian Snowproof 2 76% from 3 reviews Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Best Winter Tyres

Highest weighted owner score from SEAT Leon drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.

The best rated tyres for the SEAT Leon

Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews from the SEAT Leon to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Summer tyres

The highest rated tyre in the Summer category for the SEAT Leon is the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti - 96% from 4 owner reviews across 33,100 miles. The current tyre in that line is now the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.

Summer tyres ranked by SEAT Leon owner rating
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro 96% 4 33,100 miles 8.8
2 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 88% 6 59,300 miles 9.7
3 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 89% 5 14,300 miles 9.4
4 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 85% 14 147,013 miles 8.5
5 Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R Replaced by Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 91% 3 14,000 miles 5
6 Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 88% 4 29,185 miles 8.6
7 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 86% 4 55,000 miles 8.3
8 Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 87% 3 34,818 miles 9.1
9 Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 86% 3 46,000 miles 8
10 Apollo Amazer 4G Eco 84% 3 46,000 miles 7.4
11 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 81% 5 84,030 miles 9
12 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 82% 4 44,000 miles 9.2
13 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 81% 5 76,600 miles 9.3
14 Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 80% 6 56,000 miles 8.2
15 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 80% 5 37,300 miles 8.1
16 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 80% 3 20,320 miles 9.4
17 Pirelli P 7 77% 3 74,000 miles 7.2
18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 76% 3 36,000 miles 7.1
19 Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 75% 3 45,000 miles 8.1
20 Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 75% 8 37,500 miles 7.7
21 Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 72% 4 5,047 miles 7.8
22 Yokohama Parada Spec 2 71% 3 57,000 miles 8
23 Continental PremiumContact 7 66% 3 42,000 miles 9.5
24 Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico 64% 3 38,500 miles 7.9
25 Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 65% 6 88,000 miles 7.9
26 Pirelli PZero Rosso 64% 5 58,800 miles 6.6
27 Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 63% 7 57,000 miles 8.5
28 Bridgestone Potenza S001 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 60% 5 29,020 miles 8.5
29 Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ 55% 4 37,150 miles 7.6
30 Event WL905 41% 4 19,200 miles 4.2

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →

All Season tyres

The highest rated tyre in the All Season category for the SEAT Leon is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 - 87% from 3 owner reviews across 8,800 miles.

All Season tyres ranked by SEAT Leon owner rating
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 87% 3 8,800 miles 9.5
2 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 85% 3 45,000 miles 9.4
3 Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 82% 4 92,500 miles 9.4
4 Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 68% 3 65,000 miles 9.5

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Winter tyres

The highest rated tyre in the Winter category for the SEAT Leon is the Nokian WR D4 - 76% from 3 owner reviews across 11,350 miles. The current tyre in that line is now the Nokian Snowproof 2.

Winter tyres ranked by SEAT Leon owner rating
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 76% 3 11,350 miles 8.5
2 Petlas Snow Master W651 71% 3 22,000 miles 3.5

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.

The best rated tyres that fit the SEAT Leon

The rankings above can only speak for tyres a SEAT Leon driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 and 235/35 R19 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.

Summer tyres

Our highest rated tyre in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.

Highest rated Summer tyres made in SEAT Leon sizes
# Tyre TR Score Made in SEAT Leon reviews
1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 6
2 Continental SportContact 7 9.7 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 1
3 Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 9.5 All your sizes 1
4 Continental PremiumContact 7 9.5 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 3
5 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 9.4 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 5
6 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 9.4 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 3

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →

All Season tyres

Our highest rated tyre in the All Season category, in this car's sizes, is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, at 9.6 out of 10.

Highest rated All Season tyres made in SEAT Leon sizes
# Tyre TR Score Made in SEAT Leon reviews
1 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 All your sizes Be the first →
2 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
3 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 9.5 All your sizes 3
4 BFGoodrich Advantage All Season 9.5 All your sizes Be the first →
5 Vredestein Quatrac 9.5 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 Be the first →
6 Michelin CrossClimate 3 9.5 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 205/55 R16 Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

Winter tyres

Our highest rated tyre in the Winter category, in this car's sizes, is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, at 9.8 out of 10.

Highest rated Winter tyres made in SEAT Leon sizes
# Tyre TR Score Made in SEAT Leon reviews
1 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 9.8 235/35 R19 Be the first →
2 Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 9.6 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
3 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 All your sizes 1
4 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 9.5 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 Be the first →
5 Michelin Alpin 7 9.5 225/45 R17, 205/55 R16 Be the first →
6 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 9.4 All your sizes Be the first →

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.

How long do tyres last on the SEAT Leon?

Across 59 end of life reviews from SEAT Leon drivers, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 18,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 8,000 miles and 30,000 miles.

Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them.

Every tyre reviewed on the SEAT Leon

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 144 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed by SEAT Leon drivers
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 85% 14 147,013 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 75% 8 37,500 miles
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 63% 7 57,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 88% 6 59,300 miles
Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 Summer 80% 6 56,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 65% 6 88,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Summer 89% 5 14,300 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 81% 5 84,030 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 81% 5 76,600 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 80% 5 37,300 miles
Pirelli PZero Rosso Summer 64% 5 58,800 miles
Bridgestone Potenza S001 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 60% 5 29,020 miles
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Replaced by Vredestein Ultrac Pro Summer 96% 4 33,100 miles
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 88% 4 29,185 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 86% 4 55,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 82% 4 44,000 miles
Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 82% 4 92,500 miles
Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 72% 4 5,047 miles
Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ Summer 55% 4 37,150 miles
Event WL905 Summer 41% 4 19,200 miles
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08R Replaced by Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 Summer 91% 3 14,000 miles
Continental Premium Contact 6 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 87% 3 34,818 miles
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 87% 3 8,800 miles
Continental Sport Contact 3 Replaced by Continental SportContact 7 Summer 86% 3 46,000 miles
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 85% 3 45,000 miles
Apollo Amazer 4G Eco Summer 84% 3 46,000 miles
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Summer 80% 3 20,320 miles
Pirelli P 7 Summer 77% 3 74,000 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 76% 3 36,000 miles
Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 Winter 76% 3 11,350 miles
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 75% 3 45,000 miles
Yokohama Parada Spec 2 Summer 71% 3 57,000 miles
Petlas Snow Master W651 Winter 71% 3 22,000 miles
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 68% 3 65,000 miles
Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 66% 3 42,000 miles
Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico Summer 64% 3 38,500 miles
Yokohama Advan Sport V103 Summer 97% 2 22,500 miles
Kumho V70a Replaced by Kumho Ecsta V370 Summer 95% 2 61,890 miles
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 Summer 95% 2 700 miles
Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 Winter 94% 2 10,016 miles
Falken ZE914 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 93% 2 15,000 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 93% 2 3,500 miles
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 Replaced by Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Summer 92% 2 4,000 miles
Vredestein Sportrac 5 Summer 91% 2 45,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 91% 2 13,400 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 90% 2 24,000 miles
Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 90% 2 16,200 miles
Gislaved Ultra Speed Summer 88% 2 52,000 miles
Nexen N8000 Summer 88% 2 10,900 miles
Kumho Ecsta KU39 Summer 87% 2 40,300 miles
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 87% 2 5,000 miles
Avon ZV5 Replaced by Avon ZV7 Summer 87% 2 35,000 miles
Kormoran Kormoran UHP Summer 86% 2 4,700 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 85% 2 56,000 miles
Cooper Zeon CS6 Summer 84% 2 28,000 miles
Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 Summer 84% 2 19,500 miles
Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 84% 2 16,000 miles
Michelin Alpin 6 Winter 84% 2 11,000 miles
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Evo Summer 82% 2 66,000 miles
Pirelli P Zero Replaced by Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Summer 82% 2 36,000 miles
Avon ZZ5 Summer 81% 2 4,000 miles
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 Summer 80% 2 18,000 miles
Kumho Ecsta XT KU37 Summer 80% 2 13,500 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 79% 2 7,020 miles
Continental Premium Contact 5 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 79% 2 15,000 miles
Avon ZZ3 Replaced by Avon ZZ5 Summer 78% 2 27,000 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 78% 2 6,000 miles
Avon ZV7 Summer 77% 2 6,500 miles
Dunlop SP Sport 9000 Summer 73% 2 138,000 miles
GT Radial SportActive Replaced by GT Radial SportActive 2 Summer 72% 2 9,000 miles
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD08RS Summer 71% 2 67,000 miles
Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 70% 2 9,800 miles
Maxxis Premitra HP5 Summer 70% 2 9,000 miles
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 Replaced by Hankook Winter I cept RS3 Winter 70% 2 700 miles
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Summer 69% 2 10,052 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Summer 69% 2 32,500 miles
Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 67% 2 70,000 miles
Nokian WRG2 Replaced by Nokian Remedy WRG5 Winter 67% 2 26,000 miles
Aoteli P607 Summer 67% 2 9,000 miles
Falken Azenis FK510 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 Summer 66% 2 41,000 miles
Toyo Proxes CF1 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort Summer 56% 2 25,500 miles
Infinity INF 049 Winter 51% 2 51,500 miles
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Summer 51% 2 2,160 miles
Yokohama S Drive Summer 47% 2 1,000 miles
Pirelli P6000 Summer 34% 2 15,004 miles
RoadX RXMOTION U11 Summer 19% 2 1,001 miles

Tyre sizes SEAT Leon drivers run

The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.

What SEAT Leon drivers say

The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.

76%
Lassa Greenways 195-60-15 SEAT Leon 1.9TDi 12,000 miles October 29, 2026

The tire is very good in dry not bad in wet, long lasting, it’s not that noisy it’s a little bit hard , and no problems for now !

86%
Continental Premium Contact 6 225-45-17 SEAT Leon TDi SE 110 26,000 miles October 13, 2026

The tyres were used on a SEAT LEON TDI mostly on highway. Summer tyres to a sunny country as Greece worked perfectly. Confidence in all circumstances especially high speed cornering. Economically speaking I wouldn't say so, but that is not my major concern which is safety atll times especially avoiding all kind of obstacles.

48%
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 225-45-17 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI DSG 5,000 miles October 10, 2026

I bought the car with fresh tyres. It is a light FWD, so nothing extreme. Totally normal, daily drive including winding roads, mountain passes, highway. Overall, the winter experience is very poor. Hardly any grip on wet, cold roads. Snow, forget it. It is DANGEROUS on snow and ice, grip is non-existent. Almost comparable to a summer tyre. This winter I am buying a set of winter tyres.Summer and dry roads is a different story, fortunately. I have been driving on extremely warm tarmac this summer, and the car was handling fine. Good grip in corners, braking is fine. Comparable to a summer tyre. Conclusion? Despite being a 4 season tyre, it is clearly not, I will keep it as a summer set until it wears out and have a dedicated winter set. Comfort is not bad, not noisy.

I can compare with Hankook Winter Icept RS3, which I have been driven on several cars for over ten years. Amazing snow and ice grip, good aquaplanning, but extremely noisy. The only reason why I would not buy it again. I will probably go mid range and buy a Bridgestone Blizzak or Nokian Snowproof next.

58%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 225-45-17 SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI 30,000 miles September 28, 2026

Switched to Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 225/45 R17 94 W XL. Much better traction and breaking in wet, slightly better on snow, higher rolling resistance, higher wear -but worth it.

10%
RoadX RXMOTION U11 225-45-17 SEAT Leon 1 miles September 25, 2026

Removed from car and replaced with Bridgestones. Awful in the dry and hopeless in the wet. Enter a roundabout and expect them to lose grip without any form of hooliganism. Do yourself, your family and every road user you meet a favour and avoid these .. please.

86%
Apollo Amazer 4G Eco 195-65-15 SEAT Leon 1.9TDi 20,000 miles September 22, 2026

Tyres are recommended for daily driving. Dry grip is good, Wet grip is acceptable for normal use. Tread wear is minimal. Bit noisy, but not disturbing but I had some quieter sets. Good choice if you want a cheaper tyre without too much compromise. They not reach the premium brands quality, but it's a good choice among the price competitors.

96%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205-55-16 SEAT Leon 5f mk3 2014 22,000 miles September 14, 2026

Bought at 185000 km, reviewed at 220000km. BEST tyres i've ever had. Absolute wet and dry grip, low noise and excellent wear. After 35000 km in the front axle of a mk3 leon TDI, tyres sit at 5.2 mm left.

76%
Falken Azenis FK520 225-45-17 SEAT Leon FR tdi 13,000 miles September 13, 2026

Solid tyres. Had some geometry problems so the shoulders have taken a bit of a beating and it's evident getting into the wetter months. Would always recommend however as prior to this I've never had any problems with wear. Very progressive at the limit. You can feel the slip before it truly gives way.

91%
Pirelli Cinturato Rosso 225-45-17 SEAT Leon 6,214 miles September 6, 2026
I removed the Nexen tires from my 2023 model 1.5 etsi Leon and put on Cinturato Rosso. I've used them for 10,000 km, and the wear is very minimal. While they may not be as good as UHP, they provide stability and confidence in cornering and braking distances on wet surfaces. It may seem like a price-performance product, but in my opinion, it's much more successful.
91%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 225-40-18 SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI 11,185 miles August 28, 2026
During these last kilometers I've driven, the feeling of safety and confidence is very high, both in dry and wet conditions. The wear is really good; estimating what has worn down so far, I believe I can reach about 50,000 kilometers with these tires.

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