Force HP
Looking for summer tires that will give your passenger car the handling of a sports car?
There are such tires and there are many of them, but the question of price is painful since most of the really good tires are presented in the premium price segment. Therefore, good tires are not as affordable as many would like. However, there are exceptions to this rule and these are Leao Nova-Force НP tires.
These are the tires that will make your car feel like a sports car. These are high-speed tires that make driving not only more dynamic but also safer. Well, since these tires will surely interest you, we will tell you about them in this review.
About who produces
Nova-Force HP tires are manufactured by Leao. This brand, in turn, belongs to the Chinese concern Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd. Now is the time to shed some light on affordable prices. Force НP tires are presented in the budget price segment. And this is not to say that the tires are mediocre, but rather indicates that the Linglong Tire brand is little known outside of China and Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, Linglong Tire is the largest tire manufacturer in China and one of the largest in the world, at least when you consider the number of products it produces.
Linglong Tire currently owns 5 large factories with modern production lines and skilled workers. The strictest quality control is implemented at each production stage. That is why Nova-Force НP tires, as well as other products from this manufacturer, are distinguished by the almost complete absence of factory defects.
Conclusion: if, when choosing tires, you are guided not by brand awareness, but by the level of quality, Nova-Force НP is what you need to pay attention to.
Briefly about tires
Summer tires Nova-Force HP are specially designed to provide the most efficient handling of passenger cars on dense and even road surfaces. The tires provide optimum driving results when driving on asphalt and concrete roads. These tires are not suitable for use on gravel surfaces and off-road. Summer tires and when used at ambient temperatures below 0 ℃ do not provide optimal performance and deteriorate faster.
Models of other manufacturers similar in driving performance: ContiEcoContact 5; Hankook K120; Ventus V12 Evo2; Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance; Toyo Proxes R44.
Among the features of Nova-Force НP, which will be of interest to buyers, we note:
- Short braking distance, regardless of the moisture of the road surface;
- Accelerated reaction to turns and maneuvering;
- Reduced fuel consumption without compromising vehicle performance;
- Resistance to wear and various deformations;
- Adaptability to different driving styles without compromising the quality of management and tire life.
These features are declared by the manufacturer itself, however, the same is said in numerous reviews by car owners who bought these tires.
Technologies applied in the design of Nova-Force НP
- Reinforced stiffeners. Additional tire reinforcement improves handling when changing course abruptly, such as when changing lanes or overtaking.
- Oversized tread with inclined grooves. This ensures high performance on dry and wet roads.
- Application of metal and synthetic frame reinforcement. The combination of synthetics and metal in the frame provides driving comfort, better handling when maneuvering, and long service life.
- Oversized longitudinal grooves along the center rib of the tire. This provides additional directional stability and reduces the likelihood of aquaplaning.
Of course, this is just a shortlist of technologies. There are many more technologies implemented in these tires, but we have listed only the main and most important ones.
Features of the tread pattern
Like most modern high-performance tires, the Leao Nova Force HP has a technologically advanced tread with a complex pattern consisting of longitudinal and diagonal grooves. The tires, despite the tread complexity, are non-directional, which, however, does not prevent them from providing excellent running characteristics.
The tires not only handle well, but they also look great. The manufacturer has gone to great lengths to make these tires look very sporty. All in all, with the Nova Force HP, you can expect your family sedan or hatchback to look almost like a sports car.
The tread of these tires is not very pronounced, which is normal for summer passenger tires. But the low tread height, combined with a large number of grooves and traction edges, increases the contact patch area. This allows the car to accelerate faster and stop just as quickly.
In addition to the system of longitudinal and diagonal grooves and 3D lamellas on the central m rib, there are hooks on the sidewalls, which increase the tire's grip on the wet road. Also, for better grip on the road, these tires have an increased contact surface area. The extra contact patch is effective on both dry and wet roads, shortening braking distances and improving handling, making it more predictable.
Force HP tire design
The carcass of the Leao Nova Force HP tire is woven from nylon belts to reduce overall weight. Due to the dense weaving, the tire turned out to be no less durable than the tires with a metal frame, but its weight is several times less. The lower overall weight and the lightweight casing in particular make the Leao Nova Force HP a very balanced tire. This provides a range of operational benefits, such as a quiet, comfortable ride and fuel economy through minimal rolling resistance.
Since the Force HP is a tubeless tire, the manufacturer has taken everything necessary to ensure absolute tightness. For this, the inner volume of the tire is covered with a layer of dense latex, which, even with a slight breakdown, shrinks and prevents air leakage. In addition, the inner diameter of the tires, which is in contact with the rim, is reinforced with flexible metal rings. As a result, the tire is better pressed against the rim, and therefore the wheels will have to be inflated infrequently.
Driving experience
Leao Nova Force HP is a comfortable tire. They run quieter and softer than many sporty summer tires. The secret to a comfortable ride is that there are no harmful vibrations. This was achieved thanks to a technologically advanced tread pattern and a special composition of production materials. The outer layer of the tread is made tough and resistant to abrasion, while the inner layer of rubber from which the tread is molded is porous and elastic and it is this layer that dissipates and dampens vibrations that could become noise.
Fuel economy
Like most Linglong Tire products, Leao Nova Force HP tires are built to be practical. Practicality, in this case, is expressed in their low cost, at least in comparison with good summer tires from most other manufacturers. In addition, these tires are practical, as using them you can save up to 10% fuel compared to other summer tires. The reason for the savings, as previously stated, is the excellent balance of these tires and the minimum rolling resistance.