Leao Tyres 175/70 R13 Radial R701 2024

Leao Radial R701 175/70 R13 86N is a summer radial tyre designed for compatible passenger vehicles and light commercial applications. This configuration features a 175 mm section width, 70-series profile and 13-inch rim diameter. The 86 load index corresponds to a maximum load of 530 kg per tyre, while the N speed rating is suitable for speeds up to 140 km/h under the specified operating conditions. Available listings identify this configuration as a summer tyre with a black sidewall, while the 2024 production year is confirmed by current product listings.

About Leao Radial R701 175/70 R13 86N

The Leao Radial R701 is a road-oriented summer tyre developed for everyday urban and highway driving. Its tread and compound are designed to provide a practical balance between road grip, stability, comfort and tread durability. The 175/70 R13 configuration is particularly suited to vehicles using compact 13-inch wheels.

Dry-road handling

The 175 mm section width and 70-series profile provide a balanced contact footprint and a relatively comfortable sidewall height. This configuration is intended for normal paved-road driving, providing predictable steering behaviour and stable road contact at everyday speeds. The 86N service description provides a 530 kg maximum load per tyre and a 140 km/h speed rating.

Wet-road performance

The R701 is classified as a summer tyre and uses circumferential tread channels to help move water away from the contact patch. Available European labelling information for the 175/70 R13 86N version lists wet grip as class D. Actual wet braking and cornering performance will depend on tyre pressure, tread depth, vehicle condition, road surface and driving conditions.

Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance

The available EU tyre label for the 175/70 R13 86N R701 lists rolling resistance in class D. This indicates a conventional efficiency level for the specification rather than a specialised low-rolling-resistance tyre. Real-world fuel consumption will also depend on vehicle weight, alignment, tyre pressure, driving style and road conditions.

Comfort and road noise

The 70-series sidewall provides more sidewall height than a low-profile performance tyre, helping absorb normal road imperfections. The available specification lists external rolling noise at 71 dB with noise class B. Actual cabin noise and ride comfort vary according to vehicle suspension, wheel construction, tyre pressure and road surface.

Durability and everyday use

The Radial R701 is designed as a practical summer road tyre for regular driving. Its construction is aimed at maintaining consistent contact with the road while providing a useful balance between durability and comfort. Actual tread life cannot be guaranteed from the tread design alone and depends on alignment, inflation, loading, driving style, road quality and maintenance.

Who should consider this Leao?

Leao Radial R701 175/70 R13 86N is suitable for drivers looking for an economical summer tyre for compatible vehicles using 13-inch wheels. It is best suited to normal urban, suburban and highway driving rather than severe winter conditions or demanding performance applications. Before ordering, confirm that 175/70 R13 86N matches the vehicle manufacturer's approved tyre specification.