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WINT.DEFENDER UHP

5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/50 R15 among 31 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
63,23 €
in 195/50 R15
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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.

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Your size 195/50 R15 82H EAN: 6959956738168 SAP: 221004231
LEAO WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 118,45 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Current prices for size 195/50 R15.

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Rating and verdict

How the Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP evaluated

5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/50 R15 among 31 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet tested only in R18, R19 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 9 measurements · 3 tests
beats 8 of 32
27 −3,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 8 of 32
28 −3,7 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 7 of 30
21 −4,7 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 4 of 28
17 ≈ average
Wet from 12 measurements · 4 tests
beats 4 of 40
11 −5,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 1 of 40
6 −9,9 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 12 of 31
25 −2,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 2 of 29
3 −5,3 %
Dry from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 12 of 31
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 20 of 31
65 +1,2 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 2 of 28
7 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 3 tests no wear measurement
beats 12 of 31
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 8 of 31
37 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 12 of 31
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 1 of 31
3 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 7 of 20
29 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 73 % Wet worse than 89 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ 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 195/50 R15

Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 5,9 63,23 €
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 66,92 € Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 69,41 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 55,98 € better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 68,88 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 72,67 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 83,94 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 62,74 € better and cheaper Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 71,33 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 66,00 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 70,59 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 67,16 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 67,58 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 65,39 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 55,10 € better and cheaper Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 88,72 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 53,21 € better and cheaper Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 56,04 € better and cheaper Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 61,25 € better and cheaper Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 58,18 € better and cheaper Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 63,23 € This tyre Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 5.9 91,01 € Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 45,15 €
5,7 Median 7,5 8,3
20. rank in the group of 22 compared
5 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,6 below the group median group median 7,5
−2,4 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 7 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
  1. 1. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 66,92 € +3,69 €
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 69,41 € +6,18 €
  3. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 55,98 € −7,25 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 68,88 € +5,65 €
  5. 5. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 72,67 € +9,44 €
  6. 6. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 83,94 € +20,71 €
  7. 6. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 better and cheaper 62,74 € −0,49 €
  8. 8. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 71,33 € +8,10 €
  9. 9. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 66,00 € +2,77 €
  10. 9. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 70,59 € +7,36 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 67,16 € +3,93 €
  12. 12. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 67,58 € +4,35 €
  13. 12. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 65,39 € +2,16 €
  14. 12. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 55,10 € −8,13 €
  15. 15. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 88,72 € +25,49 €
  16. 16. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 better and cheaper 53,21 € −10,02 €
  17. 16. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA better and cheaper 56,04 € −7,19 €
  18. 16. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER better and cheaper 61,25 € −1,98 €
  19. 19. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF better and cheaper 58,18 € −5,05 €
  20. 20. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP This tyre 63,23 €
  21. 20. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 91,01 € +27,78 €
  22. 22. 5.7 Triangle TW401 WinterX 45,15 € −18,08 €
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 195/50 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)82
Speed index (SI)H
EAN8605068728624
Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 27,5
2026
44. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
Detail →
2023
11. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 195/50 R15.

Current lowest
63,23 €
↗ 2,55 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
61,02 €
16.9.2026
Highest for the period
63,85 €
3.11.2026
63,85 61,02 63,23 € 1.8.2026 8.11.2026 1.8.2026: 61,66 € 16.9.2026: 61,02 € 21.9.2026: 62,24 € 24.9.2026: 61,02 € 27.9.2026: 61,02 € 6.10.2026: 61,99 € 8.10.2026: 63,23 € 17.10.2026: 63,23 € 24.10.2026: 63,23 € 3.11.2026: 63,85 € 6.11.2026: 63,23 € 8.11.2026: 63,23 €

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