LLF02E +
This review talks about the all-around tires for regional cargo transportation - the LLF02E + model. Ask, what is their versatility? We will be happy to answer. These tires are suitable for equipping any wheels - steering, driving, and even trailed. In addition, it is a truly all-season rubber that will provide optimal handling in all weather conditions.
So, Leao LLF02E + are very interesting truck tires, and therefore we will tell you about them in detail.
Who is doing
The LLF02E + model line is an independent development of Leao Tire. The company is Chinese and occupies a leading position in the Asian region in the ranking of the largest car tire manufacturers.
Leao Tire started manufacturing LLF02E + in 2017. Already at that time, at the company's factories, most of the work processes were fully automated, which had a positive effect on the quality of the products. Again, these tires are made using the most advanced equipment and the best materials available in China. Finally, Leao Tire has implemented a multi-stage quality control system in its factories. This was done to exclude the likelihood of a factory defect.
But, despite the high level of quality, these tires are presented in the budget price segment. This is not surprising, since the Leao Tire company appeared on the western market relatively recently, and therefore, to attract buyers, it was forced to offer its products at very favorable prices.
General characteristics of tires
Model name: LLF02E +
Brand: Leao
Manufacturer: Shandong Leao Tire Co., Ltd
Country: China
Tire type: cargo for regional cargo transportation
Purpose: medium-duty commercial transport
Location: all positions
Seasonality: all-season / all-weather
Sealing method: tubeless
Construction: radial tires
Tread type: symmetrical non-directional
Tread height: 14.5mm
Maximum speed: 70 to 85 mph
Maximum wheel load: 9100 lb
Price segment: budget.
Design features
It is necessary to talk about the construction of LLF02E + taking into account the specifics of regional cargo transportation. And if long-distance transportation is carried out on highways with a minimum number of stops, then regional transportation is carried out along shorter routes with a large number of stops. For example, regional transportation can also take place within the city, with stops at traffic lights and a specific pace of movement in sluggish traffic jams.
Conclusion: tires for regional transport, in comparison with long-distance tires, should be more resistant to abrasion. LLF02E + is highly resistant to abrasion and other mechanical deformation. This is partly due to the special composition of the rubber compound, and partly to the design of the frame.
As with most modern tires manufactured by Leao Tire, the LLF02E + uses a radial casing. The radial arrangement of the belts in the carcass makes the tire heavier than bias tires. However, radial tires are much stronger, which has a positive effect on their durability. By the way, the use of a radial carcass makes the LLF02E + tires more balanced, which has a positive effect on driving comfort and, importantly, on fuel economy.
For long-term use of truck tires, the strength provided by the carcass may not be sufficient. Therefore, in LLF02E + tires, in addition to the carcass, metal, longitudinally located belts are used. The presence of metal belts performs several functions at once. First of all, the tire is reinforced concerning mechanical shock loads. In addition, the tire becomes even more balanced. Finally, the tire, thanks to the metal belts, evenly adheres to the road throughout the entire contact patch.
Manufacturing materials
It is believed that poor quality materials are used for the production of Chinese tires, which is supposedly due to the affordable price. This is not the case and the raw materials for the production of automobile tires are the same for all manufacturers. Another thing is the technologies that differ depending on the manufacturer. Well, for example, for the production of LLF02E +, rubber compounds are used, which maintain similar density parameters regardless of the ambient temperature.
This is the so-called thermosetting rubber, which is mainly used for casting the tread of high-quality all-season tires. Such material retains the same degree of density in the temperature range from 77 to 23 F. As a result, these tires do not melt in summer, which means that the intensity of tread abrasion does not increase. Conversely, in winter these tires do not become stiff and therefore their grip does not deteriorate.
Advantages and disadvantages
Given the earlier lane Consider the main advantages and disadvantages of LLF02E + for the listed design features.
Let's start with the disadvantages. There is only one drawback: affordable prices for these tires only from official dealers of Leao Tire. And the official representatives of the company are not yet available in all countries. Therefore, you may have to buy LLF02E + from intermediaries and, accordingly, the price, in this case, will be higher. However, it is possible that very soon an official dealer will appear in your area and it will become easier to buy good Chinese tires at the best prices.
Well, now let's look at the main advantages - there are much more of them than disadvantages.
Self-cleaning function. When driving off the asphalt onto a gravel embankment or a country road, be prepared for the fact that rubble will cram into the tread. By themselves, stones in the tread grooves do not affect handling and other driving characteristics in any way. But if the stones are not removed promptly, they gradually destroy the protector. There is no such problem in LLF02E + tires, as there is a self-cleaning function. Stones stuck in the tread fly out when the wheel rotates at a speed of 50 km / h.
Fuel economy. LLF02E + is a well-balanced tire. The absence of vibrations reduces rolling resistance. Minimum rolling resistance allows constant speed to be maintained with less engine load. This reduces fuel consumption and increases engine life.
Dynamic acceleration and short braking distances. A high grip allows the vehicle to reach cruising speed faster and to stop faster. This is an important advantage given that regional cargo transportation, among other things, also takes place within urban areas.
Good handling regardless of weather conditions. LLF02E + works equally well on dry and wet surfaces. Moreover, if the truck is not empty, it handles perfectly on the snow, both on loose and packed.
High directional stability. This is the main advantage of Leao Tire truck tires. If a car on these tires drives in a straight line, it is not pulled to the side, which means that the driver does not have to steer regularly to correct the movement.
Long service life. Due to the design features and manufacturing materials, the tire life of these tires is significantly longer than that of most Chinese all-season tires. On average, the manufacturer's warranty for Leao Tire truck tires is up to 100 thousand km or 5 years from the date of purchase.
Affordable price. It's no secret that Chinese tires are, in and of themselves, inexpensive. And LLF02E + is no exception in this regard. But, it must be borne in mind that LLF02E + is not only an affordable price. Among other things, this is high quality. These tires are not inferior to the tires of European brands presented in the mid-price segment in terms of their service life and their driving characteristics. Therefore, LLF02E + is a profitable purchase.