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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 (2026)

Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

2.5
R15 – R20
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.2
R14 – R23
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Leao (25%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 92% compared to 25% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
5
31
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
17.4
3.2
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
34
356

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
55%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Wet Handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
42%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Wet Circle Cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
57%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
67%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
89%
Dry Handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
65%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Snow Traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
94%
Snow Handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
45%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
95%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
78%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Leao Winter Defender UHP
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Ride Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Economy
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2026225/45 R18View

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