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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. CST Medallion MD-A1

Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

0.7
R15 – R20
VS
CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
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In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from . Generally, Leao winter tyres are slightly better rated (7%) than CST (0%). The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the CST Medallion MD-A1 first tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Number of tests
3
2
Best position
#9
#10
Average position
10.3
21.5
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
33
264

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%

Dimensions and prices

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