In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Kumho). Generally,
Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than
Leao (7%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% 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 Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the
Winter Defender UHP and the
WinterCraft WP52+ were tested.