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Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 vs. Leao Winter Defender UHP (2026)

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R23
VS
Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

2.0
R15 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Leao (20%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 20% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the Winter Defender UHP were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Number of tests
24
3
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
2.7
10.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
356
34

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Wet Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Wet Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
42%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
46%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Leao Winter Defender UHP
62%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Dry Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Dry Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
55%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Leao Winter Defender UHP
55%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Snow Braking
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
61%
Snow Traction
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
50%
Snow Handling
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
45%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Noise Exterior
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
66%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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