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?
Choose Continental ExtremeContact Sport if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ExtremeContact Sport | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.7 | 68.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact Sport | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
