How many independent tests has the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 been in?

The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 has appeared in 1 independent tyre tests. Its average finish is 3rd, with a best result of 3rd and a worst of 3rd.

What are the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02's strengths and weaknesses in tyre tests?

Across independent tests, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 is strong in Wet Weather Performance (Braking, Handling, Lateral Grip), Dry Performance (Braking & Handling), Driver Confidence / Subjective Ratings. Its recurring weaknesses are Dry Lateral Grip at Steady-State (Skidpad / Circle), Overall Standing Consistency Across Tests.

Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 Test Results

2025 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 averages a finish of 3rd.

1Independent tests
0Test wins
1Podium finishes
3^rdAverage finish
78%Field beaten on average
1Publications

1 test in 2025

The latest test

2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test P3 of 10

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 lap times in all conditions, making it one of the most well-rounded and capable options in the Max Performance category.

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Dry Circle, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

Record by discipline

Where the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Record by discipline
Discipline	Tests	Avg finish	Field beaten	Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking	2	P1.5 of 8	94%	1
Dry Handling	2	P1 of 8	100%	2
Subj. Dry Handling	1	P1 of 10	100%	1
Dry Circle	1	P1 of 10	100%	1
Subj. Road Score	1	P3 of 10	78%	-
Wet
Wet Braking	2	P1 of 8	100%	2
Wet Handling	2	P1.5 of 8	94%	1
Subj. Wet Handling	1	P2 of 10	89%	-
Wet Circle	2	P1.5 of 8	94%	1

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Against its own line
Tire	Tests	Wins	Avg finish	Field beaten
Continental ExtremeContact Sport Predecessor	1	0	2^nd	75%
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 This tire	1	0	3^rd	78%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated March 27, 2026.

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
Details
- 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
Details
- 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
Details
- 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
Details
- 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
Details
- 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

Every test, newest first 1

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test

P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Rack 275/35 R19

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingDry CircleSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet Circle WinnerKumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

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