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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Hankook ION Evo

Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

0.7
R15 – R20
VS
Hankook ION EvoPremium
HankookHankook

ION Evo

9.0
R17 – 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 South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Leao (7%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo 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 2025 when was the Hankook ION Evo first tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
3
1
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
10.3
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
33
66

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
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
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
84%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Hankook ION Evo
69%

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