Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Nokian (61%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Powerproof 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.
| # | Continental PremiumContact 7
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.3 | 27.3 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 2 | 34.4 | 28.1 | |||||
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