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WINT.DEFENDER UHP

6.1
PTI – Pneutesty Index
below average ✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 available
weak on snow tested only in R18
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
92,03 €
in 235/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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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.

Varianty pneumatiky (1)

Your size 235/55 R17 103V EAN: 6959956738298 SAP: 221004247
LEAO WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 92,03 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Where to buy

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Current prices for size 235/55 R17.

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Rating and verdict

How the Winter Defender UHP evaluated

6.1
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,1 / 10 · below average PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R17 among 46 available
weak on snow tested only in R18 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Snow 21
−6 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Snow (3)
snow braking 26
−7 % 2 Tests
snow traction 26
−9 % 2 Tests
snow handling 10
−2 % 2 Tests
Wet 28
−2 % 2 Tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 34
−4 % 2 Tests
Aquaplaning 32
+2 % 2 Tests
wet handling 10
−5 % 2 Tests
Dry 28
≈ average 2 Tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 63
≈ average 2 Tests
dry handling 6
−1 % 2 Tests
Ice –
Not measured. –
Economy 80
−1 % 2 Tests bez opotrebenia
what it consists of Economy (1)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 81
≈ average 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 30
from 1 measurement 2 Tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 0
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−1 % 1 test
ride comfort 33
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Economybetter than 80 %
Where it falls behind
Snowworse than 79 % · −6 %

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ 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 235/55 R17

Compared with 27 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,1 92,03 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.7 173,45 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 140,55 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 160,21 € Michelin ALPIN 7 8.9 185,70 € Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 8.7 122,21 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 157,36 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 8.6 130,64 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 134,62 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 105,39 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 129,57 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 124,92 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 148,80 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 146,02 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 116,30 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 127,78 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 7.6 115,94 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.5 130,31 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 73,99 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 133,40 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 113,68 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 109,37 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 6.6 100,98 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 92,03 € This tyre Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.6 79,77 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 91,56 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 5.3 90,71 €
5,3 median 7,7 9,7
24. rank in the group of 27 compared
11 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,6 below the group median group median 7,7
−3,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,7
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (27)
  1. 1. 9.7 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 173,45 € +81,42 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 140,55 € +48,52 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 160,21 € +68,18 €
  4. 4. 8.9 Michelin ALPIN 7 185,70 € +93,67 €
  5. 5. 8.7 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 122,21 € +30,18 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 157,36 € +65,33 €
  7. 6. 8.6 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 130,64 € +38,61 €
  8. 8. 8.5 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 134,62 € +42,59 €
  9. 9. 8.4 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 105,39 € +13,36 €
  10. 10. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 129,57 € +37,54 €
  11. 11. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 124,92 € +32,89 €
  12. 12. 7.9 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 148,80 € +56,77 €
  13. 13. 7.8 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 146,02 € +53,99 €
  14. 14. 7.7 Barum POLARIS 6 116,30 € +24,27 €
  15. 15. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,78 € +35,75 €
  16. 15. 7.6 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 115,94 € +23,91 €
  17. 17. 7.5 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 130,31 € +38,28 €
  18. 18. 7.4 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER
  19. 18. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 73,99 € −18,04 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 133,40 € +41,37 €
  21. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 113,68 € +21,65 €
  22. 22. 6.6 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 109,37 € +17,34 €
  23. 22. 6.6 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 100,98 € +8,95 €
  24. 24. 6.1 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP This tyre 92,03 €
  25. 25. 5.6 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 79,77 € −12,26 €
  26. 26. 5.3 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 91,56 € −0,47 €
  27. 26. 5.3 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 90,71 € −1,32 €
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 235/55 R17
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code221004247
EAN6959956738298
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Áno - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Áno
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 21,3
2026
44. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2023
9. place
Tyrereviews Winter SUV Tire Test 235/60 R18 2023
9 tyres
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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 235/55 R17.

Current lowest
92,03 €
↗ 11,93 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
81,20 €
16.9.2026
Highest for the period
92,03 €
14.10.2026
92,03 81,20 92,03 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 82,22 € 6.7.2026: 85,17 € 7.7.2026: 82,22 € 28.7.2026: 85,17 € 29.7.2026: 82,22 € 16.9.2026: 81,20 € 21.9.2026: 82,82 € 24.9.2026: 81,20 € 27.9.2026: 85,17 € 27.9.2026: 81,20 € 2.10.2026: 85,17 € 2.10.2026: 81,20 € 4.10.2026: 85,17 € 14.10.2026: 92,03 €

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