Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Leao Winter Defender UHP and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 33 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Leao Winter Defender UHP performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Leao Winter Defender UHP still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Leao Winter Defender UHP | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Leao Winter Defender UHP
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Leao Winter Defender UHP | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.1 2 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 21 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.6 12 | No data | Leao Winter Defender UHP |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
💧 Wet: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.1 for the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
☀️ Dry: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.5 for the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
❄️ Snow: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Leao Winter Defender UHP wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.3 for the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
📏 Mileage: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
🔋 Efficiency: Leao Winter Defender UHP vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 7.5 for the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Leao Winter Defender UHP or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Leao Winter Defender UHP across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Leao Winter Defender UHP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Leao Winter Defender UHP appears in 2 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →