Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). 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 Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the SportContact 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 1 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 1 is made in Finland and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.