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Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 vs. Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Switzerland (Esa-Tecar). Generally, Nankang winter tyres are slightly better rated (26%) than Esa-Tecar (0%). The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Winter Activa SV-3 and the Super Grip 9 were tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Number of tests
3
3
Best position
#12
#2
Average position
27.0
4.7
Latest test
2023
2018
Available sizes
39

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
75%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Wet Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
59%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
74%
Wet Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
21%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
61%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
72%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
94%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
50%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
83%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
72%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Dry Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
72%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
82%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
82%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Ice Braking Abs
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
81%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
62%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
65%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Noise Exterior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
68%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
70%
Noise Interior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
56%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
60%
Economy
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
76%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
88%
Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Fuel Efficiency
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
69%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
93%
Mileage
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
83%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View

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