Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Continental SportContact 7
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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 (84%) than Nokian (62%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 62% 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.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 1
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R18 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
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Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,5 | |||||
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