Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Nokian WetProof
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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 (70%) than Nokian (57%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 87% compared to 83% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian WetProof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and WetProof is made in Finland.
| # | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Nokian WetProof | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R22 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WetProof 5.64
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Recommended2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WetProof 68 dB
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | 2,9 | 2,0 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 146 | 66 | 51 | 16 | 13 | ||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Highly recommended | 153 | 66 | 50 | 19 | 18 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,5 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 151 | 62 | 51 | 17 | 7 | 14 | |
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Highly recommended | 153 | 66 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 17 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
| Nokian WetProof | 35,2 | 29,7 | |||||
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