Continental, ExtremeContact SPORT tire review -with Motec Data (MotoIQ)

MotoIQ.com just tested the brand new Continental ExtremeContact SPORT -which debut earlier this month:


“Same level dry performance as a Michelin Pilot Super Sport”. That is a HUGE statement by Continental when the PSS is hands down the segment leading benchmark. Continental is extremely proud of their brand new ExtremeContact™ Sport tire that was just released earlier this month as a replacement for their ExtremeContact™ DW tire. We logged nearly a thousand miles on the new Sport in both the wet and dry, and put it up against the outgoing DW in a back to back test at Palm Beach International Raceway to see if it lives up to Continental’s claims.


In the article:

-In-depth analysis of the new (from the ground up) ExtremeContact Sport.
-Street review in the dry and wet.
-Track Test at Palm Beach International Raceway.
-Motec Data overlays back to back testing the Sport with the outgoing DW.
-Subjective Handling reviews.
-Deciphering Continental's product lineup.


http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/4456/TESTED-Continental-Tire-ExtremeContact-Sport.aspx

Best part its in a mustang Definitely makes me wanting to pick up a set for DD/track days.

Very nice review! I'm going to give these tires a shot in the next few weeks when I'm due for a tire change. Thanks for the post!

excellent review !

jhols said:

Best part its in a mustang Definitely makes me wanting to pick up a set for DD/track days.

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Not just any Mustang, but a Mustang driven by non other than Billy Johnson!

PS4 S being a mild upgrade over PSS, then ECS being nearly equal to PSS. ECS being 30% cheaper than PS4 S. Maybe ECS is the tire to get now especially with the 60 day Total Confidence Plan and 12 months of road hazard.

ForTehNguyen said:

PS4 S being a mild upgrade over PSS, then ECS being nearly equal to PSS. ECS being 30% cheaper than PS4 S. Maybe ECS is the tire to get now especially with the 60 day Total Confidence Plan and 12 months of road hazard.

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I think you are right. I had finally decided to get the PS4S but I checked tire rack to compare prices and I'll be ordering these in a couple weeks. It is a substantial difference that makes these too hard to pass on.

Just might be my next set.
Sooner than I'd hoped as well.

West TX GT said:

I think you are right. I had finally decided to get the PS4S but I checked tire rack to compare prices and I'll be ordering these in a couple weeks. It is a substantial difference that makes these too hard to pass on.

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my thoughts exactly

...says the guy driving for said brand racing series. :gossip::bolt:

y2ksilverbullit said:

...says the guy driving for said brand racing series. :gossip::bolt:

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Not anymore, he had to upgrade to Platinum driver status and has moved up to the Ford GT, that runs Michelins.

Fingers crossed for GT350/GT350R sizes. We really need some options for the GT350.

Happy about this review. I have the Extreme Contact DW and I love them, will probably replace with the ECS when that time comes :clap2:

Great video!

I put these on my GTPP Monday afternoon. 285/35/20 up front and 305/35/20 out back.

These tires are the real deal. They hook like a drag radial. When mashing the gas at 4K, I get zero wheel spin. They just stick and the just pulls. Wet performance is amazing. Turn-in is instantaneous and sharp. Dry handling is superb.