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Comparison: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 (2026)

Leao Winter Defender UHP
LeaoLeao

Winter Defender UHP

2.0
R15 – R20
VS
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2Premium
PirelliPirelli

Scorpion Winter 2

8.6
R18 – R23
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Leao) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Leao (20%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has a better rating of 86% compared to 20% of the Leao Winter Defender UHP. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2023 235/60 R18 test, where both the Winter Defender UHP and the Scorpion Winter 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Leao
Winter Defender UHP
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
10.3
4.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
34
88

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
92%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Dry braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Dry handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
93%
Dry Handling Objective
Leao Winter Defender UHP
98%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
82%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Leao Winter Defender UHP
91%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Leao Winter Defender UHP
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Wet braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
98%
Wet circle cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Wet handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
64%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Leao Winter Defender UHP
91%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Snow
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
77%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Snow braking
Leao Winter Defender UHP
65%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
93%
Snow cornering
Leao Winter Defender UHP
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Snow handling
Leao Winter Defender UHP
73%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
98%
Snow traction
Leao Winter Defender UHP
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Snow Handling Objective
Leao Winter Defender UHP
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Exterior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Comfort
Leao Winter Defender UHP
98%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Interior noise
Leao Winter Defender UHP
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Leao Winter Defender UHP
97%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
89%
Rolling resistance
Leao Winter Defender UHP
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Price
Leao Winter Defender UHP
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
87%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023235/60 R18View

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