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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

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 Scorpion Winter 2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 7% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the Scorpion Winter 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
10.3
4.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
33
77

Wet

Wet
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
92%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
52%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
68%
Wet circle cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%

Snow

Snow
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
59%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
63%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
53%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
80%
Snow cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
83%

Dry

Dry
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
82%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
88%

Costs

Costs
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
64%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
63%

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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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