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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 5 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Nokian (69%). Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 5 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Continental PremiumContact 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian WetProof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 5 is made in Czech Republic and WetProof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 5
Nokian
WetProof
Number of tests
2
14
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
6.0
5.6
Latest test
2021
2023
Available sizes
55
47

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Nokian WetProof
82%
Nokian
WetProof
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 5
55%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 5
75%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 5
70%
Nokian WetProof
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
79%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Nokian WetProof
77%
Nokian
WetProof
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 5
50%
Nokian WetProof
84%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 5
72%
Nokian WetProof
78%
Dry Lane Change
Continental PremiumContact 5
100%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental PremiumContact 5
92%
Nokian WetProof
63%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
71%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Nokian WetProof
66%
Nokian
WetProof
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Nokian WetProof
100%
Noise Interior
Nokian WetProof
56%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 5
75%
Nokian WetProof
42%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Nokian WetProof
54%
Nokian
WetProof
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Nokian WetProof
54%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View

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