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

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 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 7% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
3
7
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
10.3
2.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
33
118

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Wet circle cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023235/60 R18View

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