Leao Lowest WINT.DEFENDER UHP
5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available 
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet 
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Rating and verdict
How the Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP evaluated
5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 46 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet 
tested in R18 
incomplete measurement: no wear measurement 
wear not measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 17 of 55
32 −2,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 17 of 55
28 −3,7 %
snow traction
beats 12 of 49
21 −4,7 %
snow handling
beats 7 of 49
17 ≈ average
Wet beats 4 of 65
7 −6,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 2 of 65
6 −9,9 %
Aquaplaning
beats 13 of 51
25 −2,1 %
wet handling
beats 2 of 49
3 −5,3 %
Dry beats 17 of 50
35 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 29 of 50
65 +1,2 %
dry handling
beats 2 of 48
7 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 18 of 50
37 −1,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 13 of 49
37 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 19 of 50
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 3 of 49
3 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 8 of 33
29 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 68 % Wet worse than 93 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP stands in size 245/40 R18
Compared with 26 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 5,9
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 56 485 Ft 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 48 433 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 50 919 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 62 602 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 506 Ft 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 48 060 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 45 282 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 41 975 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 45 964 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 52 154 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 56 452 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 51 816 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 42 507 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 41 529 Ft 
Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 7.5 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 48 983 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 37 657 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 177 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 41 185 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 337 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 45 278 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 41 048 Ft Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 This tyre 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 812 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 5.2 36 709 Ft 5,2 Median 7,6 9,1
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft
Goodride SW608 XL MFS M+S 36 709 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 56 485 Ft rank in the group of 26 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,6
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (26)
- 1. 9.1 56 485 Ft
- 1. 9.1 48 433 Ft
- 1. 9.1 50 919 Ft
- 4. 9.0 62 602 Ft
- 5. 8.6 51 506 Ft
- 5. 8.6 48 060 Ft
- 7. 8.3 45 282 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 975 Ft
- 9. 8.1 45 964 Ft
- 10. 7.8 52 154 Ft
- 10. 7.8 56 452 Ft
- 12. 7.7 51 816 Ft
- 13. 7.6 42 507 Ft
- 14. 7.5 41 529 Ft
- 14. 7.5
- 16. 7.4 48 983 Ft
- 16. 7.4 37 657 Ft
- 16. 7.4
- 16. 7.4 48 177 Ft
- 20. 6.9 41 185 Ft
- 21. 6.8 37 337 Ft
- 22. 6.4 45 278 Ft
- 23. 6.1 41 048 Ft
- 24. 5.9
- 25. 5.8 32 812 Ft
- 26. 5.2 36 709 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code221004232
EAN6959956738328
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
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Reference tyre
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BLIZZAK 6
9.1
from 56 485 Ft
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