Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Nokian (60%). 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 Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Powerproof 2 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 2 is made in Finland and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.