Comparison: Nokian zLine 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%). The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the zLine 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 zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings.