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WINT.DEFENDER UHP

6.1
PTI – Pneutesty Index
below average ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 available
weak on snow tested only in R18
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
36 810 Ft
in 235/55 R17
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 235/55 R17 Speed / Load: 103V
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 36 810 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 235/55 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Winter Defender UHP evaluated

6.1
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,1 / 10 · below average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 available
weak on snow tested only in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 21
−6 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 26
−7 % 2 Tests
snow traction 26
−9 % 2 Tests
snow handling 10
−2 % 2 Tests
Wet 28
−2 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 34
−4 % 2 Tests
Aquaplaning 32
+2 % 2 Tests
wet handling 10
−5 % 2 Tests
Dry 28
≈ average 2 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 63
≈ average 2 Tests
dry handling 6
−1 % 2 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. –
Economy 80
−1 % 2 Tests bez opotrebenia
what it consists of Economy (1)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 81
≈ average 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 30
from 1 measurement 2 Tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 0
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−1 % 1 test
ride comfort 33
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Economybetter than 80 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 79 % · −6 %

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP stands in size 235/55 R17

Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 36 810 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 67 809 Ft Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 55 404 Ft Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 991 Ft Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 69 292 Ft Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 49 803 Ft Dunlop WINTER 8.6 53 714 Ft Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 51 671 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 64 993 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 42 147 Ft Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 54 632 Ft Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 49 538 Ft Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 53 980 Ft Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 51 983 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 46 783 Ft Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 154 Ft Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 46 125 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 42 391 Ft Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 50 158 Ft Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 39 138 Ft Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 44 952 Ft Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 46 501 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 43 250 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 39 877 Ft Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 810 Ft This tyre Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 32 488 Ft Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 38 534 Ft Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 36 613 Ft
5,3 median 7,7 9,7
24. rank in the group of 27 compared
11 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,6 below the group median group median 7,7
−3,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 67 809 Ft +30 999 Ft
  2. 2. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 55 404 Ft +18 594 Ft
  3. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 61 991 Ft +25 181 Ft
  4. 4. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 69 292 Ft +32 482 Ft
  5. 5. 8.7 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 49 803 Ft +12 993 Ft
  6. 6. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 53 714 Ft +16 904 Ft
  7. 6. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 51 671 Ft +14 861 Ft
  8. 8. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 64 993 Ft +28 183 Ft
  9. 9. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 42 147 Ft +5 337 Ft
  10. 10. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 54 632 Ft +17 822 Ft
  11. 11. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 49 538 Ft +12 728 Ft
  12. 12. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 53 980 Ft +17 170 Ft
  13. 13. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 51 983 Ft +15 173 Ft
  14. 14. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 46 783 Ft +9 973 Ft
  15. 15. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 44 154 Ft +7 344 Ft
  16. 15. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 46 125 Ft +9 315 Ft
  17. 17. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 42 391 Ft +5 581 Ft
  18. 18. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 50 158 Ft +13 348 Ft
  19. 18. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 39 138 Ft +2 328 Ft
  20. 20. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 44 952 Ft +8 142 Ft
  21. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 46 501 Ft +9 691 Ft
  22. 22. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 43 250 Ft +6 440 Ft
  23. 22. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 39 877 Ft +3 067 Ft
  24. 24. 6.1 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP This tyre 36 810 Ft
  25. 25. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 32 488 Ft −4 322 Ft
  26. 26. 5.3 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 38 534 Ft +1 724 Ft
  27. 26. 5.3 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 36 613 Ft −197 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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 235/55 R17
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code221004247
EAN6959956738298
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 04.05.2021
Product launch date (gen.) 24.09.2020
Available technologies
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 10,0
2023
9. place
Tyrereviews Winter SUV Tire Test 235/60 R18 2023
9 tyres
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11. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R17.

Current lowest
36 810,00 Ft
↗ 44 670,13 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
81,20 Ft
16.9.2026
Highest for the period
36 810,00 Ft
14.10.2026
36 810,00 81,20 36 810,00 Ft 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 82,22 Ft 6.7.2026: 85,17 Ft 7.7.2026: 82,22 Ft 28.7.2026: 85,17 Ft 29.7.2026: 82,22 Ft 16.9.2026: 81,20 Ft 21.9.2026: 82,82 Ft 24.9.2026: 81,20 Ft 27.9.2026: 85,17 Ft 27.9.2026: 81,20 Ft 2.10.2026: 85,17 Ft 2.10.2026: 81,20 Ft 4.10.2026: 85,17 Ft 14.10.2026: 36 810,00 Ft

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