Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Nordman South (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Nordman). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Nordman (16%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 16% of the Nordman South. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Nordman South first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the South were tested. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.