Segment
1. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Premium2. Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 Lowcost
Comparison: Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 vs. Vredestein Snowtrac 5
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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 Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Esa-Tecar winter tyres are slightly better rated (57%) than Vredestein (53%). In this particular case, the Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 has a better rating of 54% compared to 45% of the Vredestein Snowtrac 5. The first tyre test of Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 was done in 2016, compared to 2015 when was the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Super Grip 9 and the Snowtrac 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
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| Dimensions | R13 - R16 | ||
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 12.58
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
2. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel efficiency
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
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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 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 3,9 | 2,5 | 1,8 |
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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 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,9 | 2,5 | 3,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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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 |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 Rating: - | 2,7 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 2,6 | 3,6 | 2,5 | 2,4 |
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