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Comparison: Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860 (2026)

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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 Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Esa-Tecar (0%). But when it comes to comparing Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9 and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Super Grip 9 and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Esa-Tecar
Super Grip 9
Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Number of tests
3
23
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
4.7
2.3
Latest test
2018
2021
Available sizes
78

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 17 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Dry braking
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
95%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Dry driving behavior
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
96%
Safety
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Wet
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Wet braking
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Wet circle cornering
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Wet handling
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
98%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Snow
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Snow traction
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Ice
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Ice braking
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Exterior noise
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%
Interior noise
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
100%
Noise/Komfort
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Costs
Confidence
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
99%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
98%
Fuel efficiency
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
99%
Mileage
Esa-Tecar Super Grip 9
97%
Continental WinterContact TS 860
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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