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Comparison: Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Switzerland (Esa-Tecar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Esa-Tecar (0%). But when it comes to comparing Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 and Nokian WR D4, 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 Nokian WR D4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Super Grip 9 and the WR D4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian
WR D4
Number of tests
3
26
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
4.7
6.0
Latest test
2018
2019
Available sizes
82

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
76%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Wet Braking
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
70%
Nokian WR D4
73%
Wet Handling
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
75%
Nokian WR D4
66%
Wet Circle Cornering
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
70%
Nokian WR D4
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
89%
Nokian WR D4
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
78%
Nokian WR D4
72%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
72%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian WR D4
77%
Nokian
WR D4
Dry Braking
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
72%
Nokian WR D4
77%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
89%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian WR D4
89%
Nokian
WR D4
Snow Traction
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
89%
Nokian WR D4
89%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
85%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian WR D4
85%
Nokian
WR D4
Ice Braking Abs
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
86%
Nokian WR D4
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
84%
Nokian WR D4
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
67%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian WR D4
58%
Nokian
WR D4
Noise Exterior
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
67%
Nokian WR D4
54%
Noise Interior
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
66%
Nokian WR D4
61%
Economy
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
82%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Nokian WR D4
76%
Nokian
WR D4
Fuel Efficiency
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
92%
Nokian WR D4
84%
Mileage
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
72%
Nokian WR D4
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View

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