LEONARD TYRES

LEONARD. The tyre makes its revolution.

THE circular revolution !

WHAT IS THE LEONARD TYRE ?

The Leonard tyre is :

• a large-scale remanufactured tyre for the general public (passenger vehicles and utility vehicles)
• a unique reconditioned tyre on the market for its quality and performance
• a tyre designed to reduce the carbon footprint of our mobility

By purchasing Leonard tyres, you are purchasing products that have been produced locally with reused materials and you are contributing to the life of a region and its industry.

The 4 pillars of the LEONARD tyre

1. Reuse of material

100% recovery of the material from selected used tyres.

Saves 63% of CO2 during manufacturing (*vs. a new tyre. Cabinet Espère 2022)

2. Made in France

+ local jobs

- Transportation

3. Quality and Security

Thanks to a premium industrial tool.

Quality control in 4 steps

Performance comparable to that of a new tyre (UTAC 2023 comparative test test)

4. 4 year warranty

4 ans de garantie commerciale

100% serenity 

Reused material

Leonard tyres come from the reuse of material from used tyres.

100% of the material from the selected carcasses is recycled in the following way:

• used to manufacture Leonard tyres,
• the gum scraps are collected and recycled in the form of powder by a specialized service provider.

The reconditioned tyre converts waste into a resource, thus forming part of a circular economy model.

A French Tyre Made in Béthune

Black Star has decided to deploy, in Béthune, an integrated ecosystem serving the second life of tyres, on the industrial site of the former manufacturer Bridgestone.

Thus, he benefits from a valuable business opportunity, relying on the enthusiasm of men and women who know the business, the site, and the tool. It is therefore a perfectly balanced relationship that has been established, allowing Black Star to capitalize on real skills while securing jobs that are difficult to relocate (because they are close to the raw material).

Leonard is a tyre serving a cause that contributes to:

• The reindustrialization of an industrial site in Hauts-de-France
• The revitalization of the employment area: generating sustainable local employment that cannot be relocated
• Short circuit supply and sales.

Performance comparable to that of the new tyre

Subject to specific European regulations, but very similar to a new tyre, quality and safety remain the glue in the design of the Leonard tyre. Their manufacture complies with UNECE Regulation No. 108 establishing uniform requirements for the approval of the manufacture of retreaded tires for motor vehicles and UNECE Regulation No. 109 establishing uniform requirements for the approval of the manufacture of tires retreaded for utility vehicles and their trailers.

In Béthune, we have inherited know-how and premium industrial tools (equivalent to that of a new major brand tyre).

The rubber compounds are exclusive and developed in conjunction with a new tyre manufacturer. Their extrusion respects precise dimensions to ensure perfect regularity of the tyre circumference. A bonding sheet based on natural rubber, without synthetic rubber, allows the new material to achieve a tear resistance that is 30 to 80% higher than the orbitread process, as demonstrated by internal comparative tests and those carried out at the LRCCP.

Before being marketed, 100% of finished products must undergo a 4-step quality control (visual control, unbalance, uniformity and shearography control).

Leonard tyres are subject to load/speed endurance tests approved by the UTAC organization. The endurance tests required are strictly identical to those carried out on new tyres.

Below are the results of the measurements of the Leonard tyres (205/55R16 91V) in comparison with premium brand and budget brand tyres (European production) made by UTAC (2023) on the Mortefontaine track.

Quality guaranteed for 4 years

We are so confident in the quality of our tyres that we guarantee them for 4 years for complete peace of mind. The warranty covers any manufacturing or material defects in our tyres (see details of the conditions of this warranty at: www.black-star.fr /mentions-legales).

A complete range

The Leonard tyre is a quality reconditioned tyre for passenger and utility vehicles.

It is made from reused materials (used tyre casings). It offers improved grip and optimal safety. It guarantees a low level of reduced rolling resistance.

The Leonard tyre is available in 4 different profiles: 4 Seasons for passenger cars and SUVs, 4 seasons for utility vehicles and two summer profiles (Summer 01 and 02) for passenger cars. 

The 4 summer profiles are designed for dynamic and safe driving with excellent handling and maximum grip. The 4-season tyre offers a perfect combination of performance on dry and wet roads as well as on snow and ice. It also has excellent resistance to aquaplaning. LEONARD 4-season reconditioned tyres (passenger and utility) fall under the “3PMSF” (3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake) designation in compliance with the Mountain Law from November 1 to March 31, in certain mountainous areas. 

The Leonard tyre is available in a wide range of sizes and pressures.

Summer profile for passenger cars

4 Seasons for passenger cars and SUVs

4 seasons for utility vehicles