Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02

    2026 test data · 3 independent tests

    Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport and Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 appear in 3 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Continental ExtremeContact Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 69/100, based on 2 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Continental ExtremeContact Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental ExtremeContact SportContinental ExtremeContact Sport 02
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used12
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.43.3
    Latest test20172025
    Tire Lab Score89.768.5

    Tire Lab Score

    89.7
    Very Good · Summer
    68.5
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental ExtremeContact SportContinental ExtremeContact Sport 02Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 3.3
    23
    Continental ExtremeContact Sport
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.0
    11
    Avg rank 4.2
    12
    Continental ExtremeContact Sport
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    No data
    Continental ExtremeContact Sport

    💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02

    The Continental ExtremeContact Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.3 for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02

    The Continental ExtremeContact Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.2 for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02

    The Continental ExtremeContact Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact Sport or Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport ranks higher on average than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental ExtremeContact Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport ranks better than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental ExtremeContact Sport appears in 1 independent tests, Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 in 2.

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