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Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro

Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro

Summer
Lowcost
6.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

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Esa+TecarThis tyre
Spirit Pro
6.4
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7
8.0
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4
Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
8.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Exterior noise
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise, Wet braking
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross
SavaBudget
Intensa UHP 2
6.5
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Interior noise
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
5.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise, Dry braking
Barum
Bravuris 5HM
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet handling, Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Giti
GitiPremium H1
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking
LaufennBudget
S Fit EQ+ LK01
Better at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
NexenBudget
N Fera Sport
7.2
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding durability and low wear for long tire life.

Excellent performance and safety on wet roads.

High efficiency with good environmental balance.

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses in handling and performance on dry roads.

Overall balance is lacking compared to competitors.

History

Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro2020–20236.4ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro2
2020

Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro was launched

2020
1× Tested
ADAC235/55 R17#9Satisfactory
2021
1× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#7Satisfactory
2022
1× Tested
ADAC215/60 R16#14Satisfactory
2023
1× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#23Good
2026

Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro got replaced by ESA-Tecar Spirit Pro2

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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 4× Recommended
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#23 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#14 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2022
14thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
···
13.Barum Bravuris 5 HMSatisfactory
14.Esa+Tecar Spirit ProSatisfactory
15.Lassa CompetusSatisfactory
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#7 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC Summer
235/55 R17
#9 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC2020
9thSatisfactory
Ford Kuga
1.Michelin Primacy 4Recommended
···
9.Esa+Tecar Spirit ProSatisfactory
10.Kumho Ecsta HS51Satisfactory
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Good1× (25%)
Satisfactory3× (75%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.0xxx/xx R17 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 8.5

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