Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

Leao

Winter Defender UHP

VS

ALPIN 7

8.3

R15 – R20

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Leao (7%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% 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 Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the ALPIN 7 were tested.

Test Profile

Winter Defender UHP

ALPIN 7

Number of tests

3

6

Best position

#9

#1

Average position

10.3

3.7

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

33

62

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

58%

Leao

Winter Defender UHP

71%

Michelin

ALPIN 7

Wet Braking

Leao Winter Defender UHP

69%

Michelin ALPIN 7

76%

Wet Handling

Leao Winter Defender UHP

42%

Michelin ALPIN 7

71%

Wet Circle Cornering

Leao Winter Defender UHP

56%

Michelin ALPIN 7

76%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Leao Winter Defender UHP

46%

Michelin ALPIN 7

63%

Aquaplaning Cross

Leao Winter Defender UHP

75%

Michelin ALPIN 7

67%

Dry Performance

62%

Leao

Winter Defender UHP

83%

Michelin

ALPIN 7

Dry Braking

Leao Winter Defender UHP

69%

Michelin ALPIN 7

78%

Dry Handling

Leao Winter Defender UHP

55%

Michelin ALPIN 7

88%

Snow Performance

55%

Leao

Winter Defender UHP

93%

Michelin

ALPIN 7

Snow Braking

Leao Winter Defender UHP

61%

Michelin ALPIN 7

90%

Snow Traction

Leao Winter Defender UHP

50%

Michelin ALPIN 7

96%

Snow Handling

Leao Winter Defender UHP

45%

Michelin ALPIN 7

96%

Snow Circle Cornering

Leao Winter Defender UHP

64%

Michelin ALPIN 7

90%

Comfort & Noise

71%

Leao

Winter Defender UHP

76%

Michelin

ALPIN 7

Noise Exterior

Leao Winter Defender UHP

66%

Michelin ALPIN 7

76%

Ride Comfort

Leao Winter Defender UHP

76%

Michelin ALPIN 7

76%

Economy

64%

Leao

Winter Defender UHP

91%

Michelin

ALPIN 7

Rolling Resistance

Leao Winter Defender UHP

64%

Michelin ALPIN 7

91%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2025	215/55 R17	View

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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

Winter Defender UHP

ALPIN 7

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