Interesting. I have not driven many hard tires. 1x on MG Reds and the old Mojo D2 or D3 back in 2008-2009.
I also drove the new Mojo D5(?) but it did not seem hard at all.
For anyone who is currently or has recently run Levantos (thought their future in the US seems to be coming under pressure), I thought this could be informative and provide a sanity check to experiences and information.
Based on everything I have read the LeVanto is merely the rebadged ‘option’ LeCont tire. This doesn’t seem to be disputed by anyone that I am aware of.
As such, be aware that even though they kept the name exactly the same (KRT), Levantos from last year are part of the 2024-2026 homologation period and are a different compound than previous Levantos (2023 and earlier), since LeCont switch from SVB as their ‘option’ compound to LOH for 2024. I’ll just say that this info has been very relevant to me recently and leave it at that. 
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Someone has found a way to get tires for cheaper 
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That, and I also have been riding on old gen stuff and did not realize it. 
@Simone_Perego - I know it’s not like you work for LeCont or anything like that, but any idea what these really are and where they fit performance wise within the LeCont line up?
The description says:
Exclusive Mondokart Racing
LeCont MK Tire Set with Medium-Soft compound, the right compromise between performance and tyre durability.
Compound very similar to the OPTION tires currently in homologation.
This type of tire is very simple to use, but at the same time guarantees excellent performance and lap times.
These tires are ideal both for amateurs looking for a tire at a more accessible price, and for professionals looking for a tire for test days on the track.
Recommended for both single-speed karts (OK, OKJ, KF, X30, Rok, Rotax…) and for shifter karts (KZ)
I guess it comes down to what “very similar” means. Does it mean “not quite as good” or “well, actually they are the same thing”? 
Ohhhh new product !
I’ve already inquired on behalf of my sources, and it’s an LOH without CIK homologation markings.
Same product, less money 
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Wow, that’s verrry intriguing. Those are some expensive letters (“CIK”) to put on a tire apparently! lol
Yes and no. Homologations do cary a cost, but manufacturers will always try to justify any price by “ItS tHe HoMolOgAtIoN FeE”, as an easy card to make a couple more bucks…
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Does anyone know a for sure way to tell the different generations of LeVanto tires from each other? It’s easy with LeCont because they put markings on the tires (LHO vs SVB for instance), and also MG/Evinco because they also put marks on the tires to note the generation change (e.g., SH vs SH2). I’ve already bought one set of older LeVantos and don’t want to repeat the choice. 
Although I never have figured out how to tell different gen LeVantos from each other (I’m not convinced there is an obviously labelled way), but I will be able to report how the MK LeConts work. 
(just ordered a set)
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You did good, as word got out that these are the same compound than the LOH, which is the national tire for KZ in France.
The entire country bought out the stock in like 3 days, as everyone purchased them for practice lmao.
Also, given that the LeVanto is yet another re-branded LOH, the MK should as such be a direct replacement for your case scenario as well.
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That makes a ton of sense, it’s a pretty good deal especially if you can get a break on shipping (unlike me in the states). Probably should have ordered more than 1 set, lol!
It is interesting to me that KZ is not racing on the prime compound. If they’re not, who does at this point??