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

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (94%) than Leao (20%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 20% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 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
3
24
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
10.3
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
34
356

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
58%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Wet Braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
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
46%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
92%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
62%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Dry Braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
69%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
87%
Dry Handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
55%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
55%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Snow Braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Snow Traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
50%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
96%
Snow Handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
45%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
71%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Noise Exterior
Leao Winter Defender UHP
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Ride Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Economy
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Leao
Winter Defender UHP
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Rolling Resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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