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.
Best Tires for the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI drivers have left 5 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 80,685 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
This page covers the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI specifically. For the full picture, the SEAT Leon page combines 401 reviews from every variant. All SEAT Leon reviews →
- 5owner reviews
- 80,685 milescovered on them
- 3different tires rated
- 80%average tire score
The best rated tires that fit the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI
The rankings above can only speak for tires a SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17 and 225/40 R18 - 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 tire.
Summer tires
No SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI driver has reviewed a tire in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is our highest rated, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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9.7 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
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9.7 | 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
No SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI reviews |
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| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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9.6 | 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tires
No SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI driver has reviewed a tire in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI reviews |
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| 1 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
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9.6 | 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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9.5 | 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin Alpin 7
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9.5 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Weather tires
No SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Vredestein Quatrac is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI reviews |
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| 1 |
Vredestein Quatrac
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
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8.3 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
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8.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →
Fitment comes from each tire'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.
Every tire reviewed on the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 1 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 90% | 2 | 17,185 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 66% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
Tire sizes SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.
What SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
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.
This is my first time using Continental winter tires. I wanted to try them because reviews highlight them as some of the best on the market, and I have to say they're very good in both dry and wet conditions. I've had the opportunity to test them in light, fresh snow as well as deeper snow, and the grip has been excellent, inspiring a lot of confidence and security.
On long highway journeys in the rain, the feeling of safety and grip is great, even when driving at high speeds.
It's a comfortable and quite quiet tire.
The purchase price is quite reasonable, at least for the price of my car, and it stands out from other premium brands that are clearly more expensive.
Without a doubt, a highly recommended option, a safe bet.
On long highway journeys in the rain, the feeling of safety and grip is great, even when driving at high speeds.
It's a comfortable and quite quiet tire.
The purchase price is quite reasonable, at least for the price of my car, and it stands out from other premium brands that are clearly more expensive.
Without a doubt, a highly recommended option, a safe bet.
I have fitted Bridgestone Turanza T005 tires as original equipment on my SEAT León ST 1.5 TSI (2025) and, after around 6,000 kilometers of use, my experience has been very positive.
The tire offers very balanced performance, with excellent stability in both dry and wet conditions. In daily driving and on long journeys, it provides a high level of safety, with highly predictable grip and precise response in corners and braking.
I also highlight the high level of ride comfort: they are quiet, smooth, and comfortable, ideal for mixed city and highway use. Plus, they maintain their ride quality even from new, showing no signs of premature wear.
In short, the Turanza T005 strikes me as a very well-rounded passenger car tire, combining safety, comfort, and overall balance. A highly recommended option for those who value stable, quiet, and safe driving in all types of conditions.
The tire offers very balanced performance, with excellent stability in both dry and wet conditions. In daily driving and on long journeys, it provides a high level of safety, with highly predictable grip and precise response in corners and braking.
I also highlight the high level of ride comfort: they are quiet, smooth, and comfortable, ideal for mixed city and highway use. Plus, they maintain their ride quality even from new, showing no signs of premature wear.
In short, the Turanza T005 strikes me as a very well-rounded passenger car tire, combining safety, comfort, and overall balance. A highly recommended option for those who value stable, quiet, and safe driving in all types of conditions.
Great choince for relaxed and safe motoring. Only issue is the wet performance, braking and handling, but the grip threshold is very well communicated and linear. The aquaplaning is fantastic, too. Only issue with this tire is snow grip in... reverse! In fact there is almost no grip on that direction on snow/ice, which lead to very unpleasent morning one day. Now I need to plan and choose parking spots carefuly, when in winter conditions. No one mentions this and I think winter/all season tires should be related for both directions.
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