The ExtremeContact Sport 02 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire for passenger cars, designed for drivers who want exceptional dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and track-capable performance. It is engineered for both everyday street driving and performance-focused driving experiences.
The ExtremeContact Sport02 is a dynamic, summer ultra-high performance tire for passenger cars. Ideal for both the street and track, this tire comes complete with SportPlus Technology, which provides responsive handling, better grip on wet roads, and extended tread life.
- Superior dry and wet handling
- Excellent dry and wet braking
- Exceptional tread life
- Track-proven performance
- Preferred tire of:
ROUSH Performance
BMW Performance Driving School
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Technology
Tuned Performance Indicators (DW) 
D and W symbols in the tread disappear when the tire is no longer tuned for optimum performance in either dry (D) or wet (W) conditions.
SportPlus 
- Provides responsive handling
- Grips better on wet roads
- Extends treadlife
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- Limited Warranty
- Mileage Warranty
- Customer Satisfaction Trial
- Road Hazard Coverage
- Flat Tire Roadside Assistance
- Emergency Trip Interruption Coverage
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What is the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 designed for?
Is the ExtremeContact Sport 02 a good tire for spirited driving and performance vehicles?
Yes. The ExtremeContact Sport 02 was developed for driving enthusiasts who demand confident cornering, responsive steering, and high levels of traction. Many owners report significant improvements in handling and stability on vehicles ranging from sports cars and muscle cars to performance sedans.
How does the ExtremeContact Sport 02 perform in dry conditions?
Dry performance is one of the tire's strongest attributes. Featuring SportPlus Technology, the ExtremeContact Sport 02 delivers exceptional dry-road grip, responsive handling, precise steering response, and confident braking, helping drivers maintain control during aggressive acceleration, cornering, and high-speed driving.
How does the ExtremeContact Sport 02 perform in rain?
The ExtremeContact Sport 02 is engineered to provide outstanding wet traction and wet braking for a summer performance tire. Its SportPlus Technology enhances wet-road grip and responsive handling, while many drivers praise its hydroplaning resistance and confidence-inspiring performance in heavy rain and damp road conditions.
Is the ExtremeContact Sport 02 suitable for track days?
Yes. Continental designed the ExtremeContact Sport 02 with track-proven performance in mind. It is the preferred tire of the BMW Performance Driving School and ROUSH Performance, and many enthusiasts report excellent results during HPDE events and track-day driving.
How long does the ExtremeContact Sport 02 last?
Tread life depends on driving style, vehicle type, alignment, and usage. However, the ExtremeContact Sport 02 was designed to offer exceptional tread life for an ultra-high-performance summer tire and includes an up to 30,000-mile limited warranty.
How comfortable is the ExtremeContact Sport 02 for daily driving?
Despite its performance focus, the ExtremeContact Sport 02 is designed to provide a comfortable ride for everyday use. Many drivers report improved ride quality, reduced harshness, and better comfort compared with original equipment performance tires and some competing summer tires.
How quiet is the ExtremeContact Sport 02?
Many owners describe the ExtremeContact Sport 02 as surprisingly quiet for a max-performance summer tire. Reviews frequently highlight lower road noise compared with previous tires while maintaining the grip and handling expected from an ultra-high-performance application.
What vehicles are a good fit for the ExtremeContact Sport 02?
The ExtremeContact Sport 02 is available for a wide variety of sports cars, performance sedans, coupes, and other passenger vehicles. It is commonly used on vehicles from BMW, Audi, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Subaru BRZ, Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen GTI, Porsche, Ferrari, and many others. Drivers should verify fitment using Continental's vehicle and size finder tools.
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