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Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

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 (88%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 66% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the WetProof and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WetProof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WetProof is made in Finland and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Nokian
WetProof
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
14
36
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
3.1
Latest test
2023
2023
Available sizes
47
318

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 44 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Dry braking
Nokian WetProof
98%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Dry handling
Nokian WetProof
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
99%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian WetProof
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WetProof
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Dry steering response
Nokian WetProof
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WetProof
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Safety
Nokian WetProof
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
94%
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WetProof
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WetProof
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Wet braking
Nokian WetProof
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet handling
Nokian WetProof
99%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian WetProof
99%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Wet side guide
Nokian WetProof
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WetProof
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Wet safety
Nokian WetProof
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
94%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Exterior noise
Nokian WetProof
99%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Comfort
Nokian WetProof
89%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Interior noise
Nokian WetProof
94%
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WetProof
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WetProof
94%
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WetProof
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Mileage
Nokian WetProof
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Price/value
Nokian WetProof
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian WetProof
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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