Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Leao (20%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 has a better rating of 87% compared to 20% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. The first tyre test of Leao Winter Defender UHP was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the Blizzak LM-005 were tested. See more mutual tests below.