In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (
Linglong). Generally,
Linglong winter tyres are slightly better rated (48%) than
Leao (7%). In this particular case, the Linglong Sport Master Winter has a better rating of 48% 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the
Winter Defender UHP and the
Sport Master Winter were tested.