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 WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Powerproof 2 is made in Finland and
WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.
