Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Nokian Powerproof 1 (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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 69% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Nokian Powerproof 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the Powerproof 1 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 1 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and Powerproof 1 is made in Finland.