Segment
1. Nokian WR D4 Upper-middle2. Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 Lowcost
Comparison: Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 vs. Nokian WR D4
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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 (61%) 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.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian WR D4 14.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WR D4 6.04
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian WR D4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian WR D4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
2. Nokian WR D4 78%
Wet braking
1. Nokian WR D4 73%
Wet circle cornering
1. Nokian WR D4 70%
Wet handling
2. Nokian WR D4 66%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Nokian WR D4 72%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry driving behavior
2. Nokian WR D4 72%
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel efficiency
2. Nokian WR D4 84%
Mileage
2. Nokian WR D4 67%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Interior noise
2. Nokian WR D4 61%
Exterior noise
2. Nokian WR D4 54%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
2. Nokian WR D4 86%
Ice lateral guidance
2. Nokian WR D4 84%
Snow
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,4 | 3,2 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,4 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 3,3 | 2,0 | 1,6 |
| Nokian WR D4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,4 | 2,6 | 2,7 | 2,4 | 3,8 | 2,0 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,3 | 2,1 | 3,3 | 2,5 | 1,7 |
| Nokian WR D4 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 3,0 | 1,9 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 1 | 1,5 |
| Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 Rating: - | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 1,7 |
| Nokian WR D4 Rating: - | 2,7 | 2,4 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 3,8 | 2,5 | 2,0 |
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