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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
3
6
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
10.3
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
33
62

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Wet circle cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Interior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
75%
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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