Lion Sport Tires

Leao tires are produced under Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd., a global tire manufacturer founded in 1975. Linglong identifies LEAO as one of its tire brands alongside names such as LINGLONG and CROSSWIND, and the company manufactures passenger, light-truck, and commercial tires for international markets.

The brand name is two words, Lion Sport. Listings and forums write it LionSport or Lions Sport just as often, and all three spellings mean the same Leao tire family. A search for lionsport tires or lions sport tires returns the GP, HP3, HP, UHP, Lion Sport 3, 4X4 HP, AT and HT models covered on this page.

LEAO is a tire brand within the wider Linglong Tire organization, not a separate manufacturer. Shandong Linglong Tire handles the manufacturing and technical infrastructure behind the brand, and LEAO appears in Linglong's official product catalog alongside its other tire brands.

Yes. Leao is positioned as a value-focused tire brand, with many Lion Sport sizes priced below comparable products from major premium manufacturers. The lower purchase price does not change the need to match the correct size, load index, speed rating, and application to the vehicle. A properly specified budget tire is a better choice than a more expensive tire with the wrong service rating.

The Lion Sport range covers passenger cars, performance cars, crossovers, SUVs, pickups, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. Passenger models include the Lion Sport GP, HP, HP3, UHP, and Lion Sport 3. Truck and SUV applications include the 4X4 HP, 4X4 HP3, AT, and HT, with commercial patterns such as the D955 and F820 available for heavier service.

The Lion Sport GP and HP3 are the most straightforward choices for ordinary paved-road driving. The GP is aimed at conventional passenger-car use and currently carries a 50,000-mile tread-life warranty on listed fitments. The HP3 is an all-season passenger model available in a broad range of sizes, including applications for cars and crossovers. Exact specifications vary by size.

Both are road-focused all-season passenger tires, but the HP3 is a newer fitment option with different tread specifications and size coverage. Current Lion Sport HP listings include a 40,000-mile tread-life warranty, with a representative 85V version using a symmetrical tread and V speed rating. Current HP3 listings include H-rated passenger fitments with warranties that can reach 45,000 miles or more depending on the exact SKU. Tire size and service description should determine the choice rather than the model name alone.

Both target more performance-oriented passenger applications, but they use different tread designs and are sold across different fitments. The Lion Sport UHP is classified as a UHP all-season tire and current listings include W-rated sizes with a 40,000-mile warranty. The Lion Sport 3 also appears in W-rated applications but uses an asymmetric tread pattern, compared with the symmetrical tread shown on current Lion Sport UHP listings. A W speed rating corresponds to a tested speed category of up to 168 mph under specified conditions. It is a tire capability rating, not a recommended road speed.

The Lion Sport AT is for mixed paved and off-road use, whereas the Lion Sport HT is primarily a highway tire for light trucks and SUVs. The AT uses a deeper all-terrain tread intended to provide more traction on gravel, dirt, and loose surfaces. A current Load Range E Lion Sport AT listing has 16/32 inch tread depth and a 40,000-mile warranty. The HT uses a less aggressive road-oriented pattern. A current Load Range E example has 14/32 inch tread depth and a 45,000-mile warranty. For a truck that rarely leaves pavement, the HT generally makes more sense. Regular dirt-road or job-site use favors the AT.

No. The Lion Sport 4X4 HP and 4X4 HP3 are primarily road-oriented all-season tires for SUV and crossover applications. Their tread patterns are substantially less aggressive than the Lion Sport AT and prioritize normal paved-road use. For example, a current Lion Sport 4X4 HP listing uses a symmetrical tread, 11/32 inch tread depth, and a 40,000-mile warranty. The listed 4X4 HP3 example has 10/32 inch tread depth and a 55,000-mile warranty. Drivers who routinely use gravel roads, trails, or loose terrain should look at the Lion Sport AT instead.

Most Lion Sport models are all-season tires rather than dedicated severe-snow tires. Current U.S. listings for models including the HP3, 4X4 HP, 4X4 HP3, AT, and several other Lion Sport patterns show no Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification on the referenced fitments. They can be appropriate for year-round use in climates with limited winter weather, but sustained snow, packed snow, and ice call for a properly rated winter or all-weather tire. "All-season" should not be treated as equivalent to severe-snow certification.

Many Leao passenger and light-truck tires carry limited tread-life warranties, but the mileage depends on the model and sometimes the exact size. Current Lion Sport listings include 40,000 miles for the HP, UHP, Lion Sport 3, 4X4 HP, and AT; 45,000 miles on a listed HP3 and HT fitment; 50,000 miles for the GP; and 55,000 miles on a listed 4X4 HP3 fitment. Commercial models such as the D955 and F820 are currently shown without a mileage warranty. Always use the warranty attached to the exact part number purchased rather than assuming every size within a model carries identical coverage.

There is no single service-life number for every Lion Sport tire. Tread life depends on the specific model, vehicle alignment, inflation pressure, rotation, axle load, road conditions, and driving style. A 40,000 or 50,000-mile warranty is a warranty limit under specified conditions, not a promise that every tire will remain serviceable for exactly that mileage. Inspect tread depth and wear patterns regularly. Abnormal shoulder wear, center wear, vibration, cracking, bulges, or repeated pressure loss should be investigated instead of waiting for a mileage target.

Use the tire size and service specification recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. The driver's door-jamb tire label and owner's manual normally provide the original size and recommended cold inflation pressure. A marking such as 225/65R17 102H contains more information than wheel diameter alone. It identifies section width, aspect ratio, radial construction, wheel diameter, load index, and speed rating. Two tires that both fit a 17-inch wheel can still have different diameters or load capacities and may not be interchangeable.

These markings describe tire construction or load capability and should be matched to the vehicle's requirements. XL means Extra Load and identifies a reinforced passenger tire designed for a higher load capacity at its specified pressure. LT identifies a tire built for light-truck applications. Load Range E is commonly found on heavier-duty LT tires and is traditionally associated with a 10-ply rating, although modern tires do not necessarily contain ten physical body plies. For example, the current Lion Sport AT 121/118R listing is a Load Range E tire rated at up to 80 psi and has a listed load index of 121/118. Those specifications are materially different from an ordinary standard-load passenger tire.

No. Leao tire listings are for tires only unless the product page explicitly states otherwise. Rims are not included. A per-tire price means the price applies to one tire rather than a complete wheel-and-tire assembly. For a four-tire replacement, order four units of the correct size and specification. Installation, balancing, valve or TPMS service, disposal fees, and alignment are separate unless specifically included by the installer or seller.