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

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, Esa-Tecar winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Nokian (70%). 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.