P17 of 20
Beat 11% of the field
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
Recommended
Leao Nova Force Test Results
2017
1 publication
Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Leao Nova Force averages a finish of 17th.
- 2Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 17thAverage finish
- 37%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
2 tests in 2017
Record by discipline
Where the Leao Nova Force finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P16 of 20 | 21% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P18 of 20 | 11% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P15 of 20 | 26% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P14 of 20 | 32% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 1 | P19 of 20 | 5% | - |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Leao Nova Force combined low noise and a low purchase price with weaker grip, steering response and wear in Auto Bild's 2017 summer testing. It placed 16th of 51 in the braking shootout, then 17th of 20 in the full comparison of the same size, receiving a Recommended verdict. These are two stages of the same programme rather than independent confirmation across different years or conditions.
In the full test, dry braking was 16th of 20, 6.7% behind the best, while wet braking was 15th with a 12.4% gap. Dry handling was 18th of 20 and wet handling 14th, consistent with the testers' criticism of reduced grip on both surfaces and slow steering response. Projected mileage was 23,794 km, 19th of 20 and 40.5% behind the best, so the cheap purchase price did not come with strong wear performance. Low noise was a clear positive in the testers' comments, but the record is limited to this one test programme.
Performance Strengths
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Road noise
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Auto Bild 2017 full summer test praised low noise levels.
Low noise level
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
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Value for money
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Auto Bild 2017 described the tire as cheap to buy, but also criticised wear.
cheap to buy
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
Performance Weaknesses
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Tread life
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Projected mileage 23,794 km, 19th of 20 and 40.5% behind best, Auto Bild 2017.
poor wear
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
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Steering feel
Minor
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
- Auto Bild 2017 criticised slow steering response.
Slow response to steering
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
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Dry handling
Minor
Details
- 18th of 20 in dry handling, 2.3% from best, Auto Bild 2017.
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Wet braking
Minor
Details
- 15th of 20, 12.4% from best, Auto Bild 2017.
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Dry braking
Minor
Details
- 16th of 20, 6.7% from best, Auto Bild 2017.
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Dry grip
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
reduced grip on dry and wet surfaces
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 1 of 1 tests
Details
reduced grip on dry and wet surfaces
- 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (2017)
Every test, newest first 2
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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