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

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%). 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 Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 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 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and WetProof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

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

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

Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 6
Nokian WetProof
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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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