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Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 - Test Results

Test Statistics

1

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across the two 2025 tests, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 shows a clear pattern of excelling in objective and subjective dynamic performance, particularly in braking and handling on both dry and wet surfaces. In the Tire Rack 2025 UUHP Summer test it was a front-runner for outright pace (1st in dry handling, 1st in wet braking, 2nd in wet handling), and in the Car and Driver all-weather comparison it posted 1st-place results in every measured dry and wet dynamic metric (noting it was used as a reference tire and not scored overall).

The main performance inconsistency is lateral steady-state grip in dry conditions: despite top-tier lap/handling and braking, it placed last in the Tire Rack dry circle test, indicating a potential trade-off where ultimate constant-radius lateral grip trails the best-in-class even though transient handling and braking are standout.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance (Braking, Handling, Lateral Grip) Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (39.6 m)
    • 2nd place wet handling in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (30.26 s, +0.6% from best) and 2nd place wet circle (+1.1% from best)
    • 1st place in every wet metric in 2025 Car and Driver All Weather test: wet braking (39.4 m), wet handling (31 s), wet circle (0.84)
  • Dry Performance (Braking & Handling) Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (28.19 s) and 1st in subjective dry handling (8.19 points)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (31 m, +0.3% from best)
    • 1st place dry braking (33.3 m) and 1st place dry handling (29.4 s) in 2025 Car and Driver All Weather test (reference tire)
  • Driver Confidence / Subjective Ratings Moderate
    • 1st place subjective dry handling in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (8.19 points)
    • 2nd place subjective wet handling in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (8.13 points, +7.7% from best)
    • 3rd place subjective road score in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (7.42 points, +5.2% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Lateral Grip at Steady-State (Skidpad / Circle) Strong
    • 10th (last) place dry circle in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test (1.01 g, +9.8% from best) despite 1st in dry handling
    • Large spread versus best in dry circle (+9.8%) compared with very small deficits in other key metrics (e.g., dry braking +0.3%, wet handling +0.6%) suggests a specific weakness rather than general dry performance
  • Overall Standing Consistency Across Tests Minor
    • 3rd overall (out of 10) in 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer test versus 6th overall (out of 7) in 2025 Car and Driver All Weather test (not scored; reference tire)
    • Average overall position across included tests listed as 4.5, indicating mixed headline placements despite frequent category wins

Test History

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2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

A benchmark performer with refined road comfort, responsive handling, and impressive wet and dry grip, this tire delivers confidence and precision at any speed. It offers strong braking and quick l...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Circle, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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