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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first 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 UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 2 is made in Finland and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof 2
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#6
#1
Average position
8.0
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
91
23

Wet

Wet
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof 2
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Dry

Dry
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

Costs

Costs
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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