Leao Tyres 245/70 R17 Lion Sport HT 2024

Leao Lion Sport HT 245/70 R17 110T is an all-season highway-terrain tyre designed for SUVs, pickups and light-truck applications requiring stable road handling, wet-road traction and comfortable everyday driving. This exact P245/70R17 configuration carries a 110T Standard Load service designation, providing a maximum load capacity of 1,060 kg per tyre and a maximum rated speed of 190 km/h. Its 245 mm width and 70-series profile provide a practical balance between road stability, ride comfort and sidewall cushioning.

About Leao Lion Sport HT 245/70 R17 110T

The Lion Sport HT is Leao's highway-terrain tyre for predominantly paved-road use. Leao's catalogue lists the 245/70R17 size with a 110T load/speed specification, a 7J standard rim, 1,060 kg standard load, 250 kPa inflation pressure, 776 mm overall diameter, 248 mm overall width and 9.5 mm tread depth. Current retail specifications additionally list the exact P245/70R17 110T configuration as Standard Load with a symmetrical tread, black sidewall and no 3PMSF severe-snow designation.

Tread Design and Steering Response

The Lion Sport HT uses wide circumferential grooves to help evacuate water from the footprint, while microgrooves provide additional biting edges for grip and stability. Solid shoulder tread blocks are designed to support cornering power and handling. This highway-terrain tread is primarily intended for paved roads rather than demanding off-road driving.

Dry-Road Handling and Cornering

The 245 mm footprint provides a broad contact area for stable road behaviour, while the 70-series sidewall gives useful cushioning over ordinary road imperfections. Solid shoulder blocks help support controlled cornering and steering response. Actual handling depends on vehicle design, alignment, inflation pressure, suspension condition, load and driving style.

Wet-Road Traction and Braking

Wide circumferential grooves are designed to move water away from the contact patch and help reduce hydroplaning risk. Microgrooves add further tread edges for wet-road grip and stability. Current specifications list a UTQG traction grade of A and a 460AB overall UTQG rating for the Lion Sport HT range. These comparative ratings should not be interpreted as guaranteed braking distances.

Comfort, Noise and Everyday Driving

The 70-series profile provides a relatively substantial sidewall, helping absorb ordinary road imperfections and making the tyre suitable for everyday SUV and light-truck driving. Leao describes the tread design as optimized for a quieter and more comfortable ride, while the tread compound is developed to support wear resistance and wet performance.

All-Season Highway Performance

The Lion Sport HT is classified as an all-season highway-terrain tyre. It is intended for dry, wet and mild-weather paved-road driving. The exact P245/70R17 110T listing is not identified with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) designation, so it should not be considered a dedicated severe-winter tyre.

Load Capacity and Speed Rating

The 110T specification provides a maximum load capacity of 1,060 kg per tyre and a maximum rated speed of 190 km/h. The Standard Load construction is appropriate only where the vehicle manufacturer's approved tyre specification permits this load index and construction. Always verify the complete tyre size, load index, speed rating and inflation requirements against the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.

Who Should Consider This Tyre?

Leao Lion Sport HT 245/70 R17 110T is suitable for drivers seeking an affordable all-season highway-terrain tyre with stable handling, useful wet-road traction, predictable cornering and comfortable everyday road performance. It is best suited to SUVs, pickups and light trucks that spend most of their time on paved roads.