In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Leao (7%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 7% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the
Winter Defender UHP and the
Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.