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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Nokian zLine (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%). The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian zLine first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the zLine 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 zLine also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Nokian
zLine
Number of tests
36
8
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
3.1
7.4
Latest test
2023
2018
Available sizes
318
45

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Nokian zLine
79%
Nokian
zLine
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Nokian zLine
90%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Nokian zLine
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Nokian zLine
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
82%
Nokian zLine
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
73%
Nokian zLine
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Nokian zLine
89%
Nokian
zLine
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Nokian zLine
85%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Nokian zLine
93%
Dry Lane Change
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Nokian zLine
75%
Nokian
zLine
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Nokian zLine
75%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Nokian zLine
90%
Nokian
zLine
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Nokian zLine
90%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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