Comparison: Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Switzerland (Esa-Tecar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone winter tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Esa-Tecar (0%). But when it comes to comparing Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 and Firestone Winterhawk 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Super Grip 9 and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.