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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 195/55 R15 among 39 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
62,55 €
in 195/55 R15
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 195/55 R15 85H EAN: 6959956738175 SAP: 221004239
LEAO WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 103,52 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8605068728631

Current prices for size 195/55 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 195/55 R15 among 39 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 12 of 42
30 −3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 12 of 42
28 −3,7 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 9 of 38
21 −4,7 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 7 of 38
17 ≈ average
Wet from 12 measurements · 4 tests
beats 4 of 50
9 −6,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 1 of 50
6 −9,9 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 11 of 39
25 −2,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 3 of 38
3 −5,3 %
Dry from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 18 of 39
47 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 27 of 39
65 +1,2 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 4 of 38
7 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 3 tests no wear measurement
beats 17 of 39
45 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 12 of 39
37 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 15 of 39
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 2 of 39
3 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 12 of 26
29 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 70 % Wet worse than 91 %

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

Where Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP stands in size 195/55 R15

Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 5,9 62,55 €
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 87,58 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 83,12 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 69,85 € Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 81,65 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 82,85 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 88,45 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 81,30 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 99,87 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 87,74 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 79,48 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 82,50 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 72,60 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 80,95 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 86,88 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 44,51 € better and cheaper Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 85,29 € Toyo S944 Observe XL 7.3 157,60 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 70,67 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 69,00 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 59,89 € better and cheaper Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 72,34 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 70,92 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 66,73 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 6.0 65,17 € Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 62,55 € This tyre Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 49,54 € Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 5.6 75,18 € Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 5.2 49,69 €
5,2 Median 7,4 8,3
26. rank in the group of 29 compared
10 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,5 below the group median group median 7,4
−2,4 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
  1. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 87,58 € +25,03 €
  2. 1. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 83,12 € +20,57 €
  3. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 69,85 € +7,30 €
  4. 1. 8.3 Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 81,65 € +19,10 €
  5. 5. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 82,85 € +20,30 €
  6. 6. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 88,45 € +25,90 €
  7. 7. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 81,30 € +18,75 €
  8. 7. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 99,87 € +37,32 €
  9. 9. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 87,74 € +25,19 €
  10. 10. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 79,48 € +16,93 €
  11. 10. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 82,50 € +19,95 €
  12. 12. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 72,60 € +10,05 €
  13. 13. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 80,95 € +18,40 €
  14. 13. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 86,88 € +24,33 €
  15. 13. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 44,51 € −18,04 €
  16. 13. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 85,29 € +22,74 €
  17. 17. 7.3 Toyo S944 Observe XL 157,60 € +95,05 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 70,67 € +8,12 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 69,00 € +6,45 €
  20. 19. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA better and cheaper 59,89 € −2,66 €
  21. 19. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 72,34 € +9,79 €
  22. 22. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 70,92 € +8,37 €
  23. 23. 6.4 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2
  24. 23. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 66,73 € +4,18 €
  25. 25. 6.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 65,17 € +2,62 €
  26. 26. 5.9 Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP This tyre 62,55 €
  27. 27. 5.7 Triangle TW401 WinterX 49,54 € −13,01 €
  28. 28. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 75,18 € +12,63 €
  29. 29. 5.2 Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 49,69 € −12,86 €
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 195/55 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)85
Speed index (SI)H
EAN8605068728631
Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
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
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2023
11. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R15.

Current lowest
62,55 €
↘ 3,10 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
61,33 €
6.10.2026
Highest for the period
65,13 €
21.9.2026
65,13 61,33 62,55 € 7.7.2026 8.11.2026 7.7.2026: 64,55 € 29.7.2026: 64,55 € 16.9.2026: 63,85 € 21.9.2026: 65,13 € 24.9.2026: 63,85 € 27.9.2026: 63,85 € 6.10.2026: 61,33 € 8.10.2026: 62,55 € 17.10.2026: 62,55 € 24.10.2026: 62,55 € 3.11.2026: 63,17 € 6.11.2026: 62,55 € 8.11.2026: 62,55 €

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