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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 7% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
3
21
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
10.3
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
33
133

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet circle cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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