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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+

Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

0.7
R15 – R20
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance+

9.0
R15 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Leao (7%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 7% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ first tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance+
Number of tests
3
23
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
10.3
3.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
33
176

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
83%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
87%
Wet circle cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
89%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Snow cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%
Interior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
91%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
79%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
78%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
84%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
81%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
80%

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