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Continental ExtremeContact Force

Extreme Performance Summer

The Continental ExtremeContactâ„¢ Force is a new 200tw track tire developed with wet performance in mind. The ExtremeContact Force is ideal for endurance racing, and comes complete with SportPlusâ„¢ Technology, which provides responsive handling, better grip on wet roads, and extended tread life.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 5 owner reviews 80% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P6 of 11 · 2022 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated December 2025.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 32,100miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Continental ExtremeContact Force

7.2/10

Better than 47% of track and competition tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 5 owner reviews
Scores of the 48 track and competition tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2022 43% 87%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 78% 72% 13%
Combined 47% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other track and competition tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 38% 63% 1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet Not tested, counted as average 37% –

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 35% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 54% of the test figure. The other 46% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2022 2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire Test Tire Rack · 225/45 R17 P6 / 11
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2022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire Test P6 of 11

The Continental ExtremeContact Force was a driver favorite for feel and balance, finishing in the tight mid-pack group on lap time. More grip with the same character would make it a serious contender.

Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS

YearTestResultAward
20222022 Tire Rack Extreme Performance Track Tire TestTire Rack · 225/45 R17P6 / 11
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Continental ExtremeContact Force in the dry?
The Continental ExtremeContact Force has a Tire Reviews dry score of 38/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 5 reviews.
What do owners say about the Continental ExtremeContact Force?
Across 5 owner ratings the Continental ExtremeContact Force averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 6. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental ExtremeContact Force?
Owners rate the Continental ExtremeContact Force 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Continental ExtremeContact Force wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental ExtremeContact Force 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental ExtremeContact Force again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Continental ExtremeContact Force again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 40% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say summarised from 5 reviews

Drivers report the Continental ExtremeContact Force delivers strong dry grip with communicative feedback, making it a dependable dual-duty choice but especially well-suited to track-day endurance and longer sessions. Wear/longevity is frequently praised for a 200TW tire, with several users noting consistent performance over time and heat cycles. A recurring drawback is reduced performance in cold conditions, and wet traction is often described as only adequate and not very confidence-inspiring.

What owners mention most counted across 5 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 78%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 86%
  • Handling 86%
  • Wear 82%
  • Comfort 68%
  • Wet Grip 60%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 73%

“I have ran these for a full season of AutoX on my Miata at 225 wide. They perform very well but I still believe the Bridgestone Potenzas and the Falken Rt660s carry way more confidence and grip. I never use these in...”

  • Mazda Mazda Miata
  • 3,000 miles
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Longest term 80%

“Ran these tires as daily tires for my 1985 MR2 and had a fantastic time with them. My previous set were ecs02's and they were just a bit ahead of those on grip, very good feel through the car and translated well. When...”

  • Toyota MR2
  • 20,000 miles
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All 5 Continental ExtremeContact Force reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
77%
Member
Best 200tw endurance tire for mixed use. Lasts an okay amount of time and has very good grip
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 254
80%
Member
  • Toyota MR2
  • 205/50 R15
  • 20,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Ran these tires as daily tires for my 1985 MR2 and had a fantastic time with them. My previous set were ecs02's and they were just a bit ahead of those on grip, very good feel through the car and translated well. When sliding, they are great on feedback and I really liked them on the edge. The wear was good, great even for a 200tw. I think this tire is definitely best as a track tire, usable as dual duty for autocross or daily or track. When cold, they are quite skittery and will not have the same level of grip as when they are warm, very behind the ecs02. On a cold day or wet day at autocross, the tires would not warm up and were much slower than other tires. The tires do fall off a little with so many heat cycles in them but still hold very well and grip fine at the track.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 233
73%
Member
I have ran these for a full season of AutoX on my Miata at 225 wide. They perform very well but I still believe the Bridgestone Potenzas and the Falken Rt660s carry way more confidence and grip. I never use these in anything but dry grip for performance use so comfort and noise have no meaning to me.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 892

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91%
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Been using these on my track day Miata. My first impression was how little heat they require to get working. You can attack out of the pits better than on other lapping tires, and they don't suffer from heat as much as the autocross/time trial tires do. It will give up some time to the super 200 tw tires, but if you're more concerned with a consistent tire that can hold up to the abuse of 20-30 minute sessions, the Conti is excellent. Street manners are fine, not dissimilar to the other tires in the category. They suffer in the cold, and are ok in the wet. No real draw backs to this tire other than the cost.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,142
71%
Member
I purchased the Conti Forces in 295/30/18 and 315/30/18 for autocross and track use on my 2017 Z06. This summer I ran eight autocross events and about 1500 road miles on the tires and I've been pleasantly surprised by the life they're providing. Should easily be able to get through next year's track season on the same set. As a 200TW track focused tires, the dry grip is tremendous as expected. Wet grip... exists, but they definitely don't inspire much confidence in the rain at any speed. They are rather loud on anything other than a pristine surface, but that's to be expected. I'll probably try another set when these are worn out, hopefully someone has the 345s in stock at that point.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,209
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