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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

0.7
R15 – R20
VS
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

0.7
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda). But when it comes to comparing Leao Winter Defender UHP and Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501, the rating is the same - 7%. The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 first tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#9
#8
Average position
10.3
33.2
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
33
342

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
71%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
84%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
77%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
75%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%

Dimensions and prices

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