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Leao Winter Defender UHP

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Leao Winter Defender UHP
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2.5 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Leao Winter Defender UHP placed #12 out of 12 in Sportscars 2026 (225/45 R18). Our database lists 33 sizes, from R15 to R20.

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LeaoThis tyre
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2.5
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9.3
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9.0
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6.1
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MichelinPremium
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9.8
Better at: Snow braking, Wet handling
HankookUpper-middle
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8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Snow braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
8.4
Better at: Snow handling, Wet handling
MaxxisBudget
Premitra Snow WP6
4.3
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
PirelliPremium
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8.3
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
DunlopPremium
Winter
7.6
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
7.5
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking
NokianPremium
Snowproof 3P
7.5
Better at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.0
Better at: Snow braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Wet handling, Snow handling
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.0
Better at: Wet handling, Snow handling
Worse at: Comfort
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
5.6
Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Very low rolling resistance, which can improve fuel efficiency.

Excellent dry braking performance.

Weaknesses

Poor grip in dry, wet, and snowy conditions, leading to compromised overall traction.

Extremely long braking distances in wet conditions, which may impact safety.

Uncomfortable ride quality.

History

2023
2× Tested
Tyre Reviews235/60 R18#9
Tyre Reviews225/45 R18#11
2024

Leao Winter Defender UHP was launched

2025
1× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#11Conditionally recommended
2026
2× Tested
Sportscars95H#12Sufficient
Autobild245/45 R19#44
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Tests (5)

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5 Tests 2× Recommended
Sportscars Winter
95H
#12 Of 12 Tyres
12thSufficient
Dry braking: 42.8 mWet braking: 67.7 m
BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé · BMW M240i
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R19
#44 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#11 Of 12 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Winter
235/60 R18
#9 Of 9 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Winter
225/45 R18
#11 Of 11 Tyres

Sizes (33)

1 Variants

86H

1 Variants

82H

2 Variants

85H

Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations

●Conditionally recommended1× (50%)
●Sufficient1× (50%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 7.0xxx/xx R18 6.5215/xx Rxx 7.0225/xx Rxx 6.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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