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ContinentalExtremeContact Sport 02
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The ExtremeContact Sport 02 is Continental’s next-generation Max Performance Summer tire, developed for drivers of sports cars, performance coupes, sedans, and muscle cars seeking a satisfying balance of traction and handling, quiet comfort, and tread life. Like all summer tires, the ExtremeContact Sport 02 is not intended to be driven, stored, or serviced in near- or below-freezing temperatures, through snow, or on ice.

ExtremeContact Sport 02 callouts

Utilizing a specialized summer-only compound molded into a ribbed asymmetric design, the ExtremeContact Sport 02 features Continental's SportPlus Technology, which focuses on precise handling, wet traction, and enhanced wear for well-rounded maximum performance. The outside shoulder features wide tread blocks for lateral grip and high-speed handling, and the continuous center rib provides constant rubber-to-road contact for solid on-center feel. A wide, optimized footprint evenly distributes pressure across the face of the tire for improved tread life. Continental employs its patented +Silane tread compound technology to provide sure-footed handling in damp conditions, and deep, circumferential grooves offer efficient pathways for water evacuation through the contact patch for hydroplane resistance.

The internal construction of the ExtremeContact Sport 02 consists of a two-ply polyester casing supporting two steel belts. A polyamide reinforcement ply adds high-speed stability and performance.

Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

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When these two wildly popular summer performance categories go head-to-head, it gives us a deeper look into what truly separates them. That helps you find the best tire for what you prioritize, whether that be on-road comfort with sporty handling or if you’ll trade off some manners for even more handling. In a packed field, with new products and first-time tires in our revamped testing platform, there were sure to be some surprises…and there were! And as always starting in 2025, you’ll see last year’s results added into the mix to see where they all stand.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews ContinentalExtremeContact Sport 02

Tire Category: Max Performance Summer

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
Excellent
100%
3.2M
9.0 - Excellent
8.9 - Excellent
8.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.9 Wet Traction
9.5 - Excellent
9.4 Corner Stability
9.5 Dry Traction
9.4 Steering Response
N/A
N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
8.9 - Excellent
9.0 Ride Quality
8.9 Noise
8.3 - Good

Michelin Reviews

Customers think the Michelin Premier LTX delivers a smooth, quiet ride with standout comfort scores (8-10), making it a strong choice for daily driving. Dry and wet traction earn consistent praise (8-10), with excellent hydroplaning resistance and confident handling in rain. Winter traction is generally reliable in snow (7-10), though ice performance shows more variability (3-9). Treadwear receives mixed feedback, with some drivers reporting impressive longevity (8-10) while others note premature wear (1-5), suggesting durability may depend on driving habits or conditions. Overall, it’s well-regarded as a capable all-season tire for crossovers and SUVs, balancing comfort and wet/dry performance despite occasional treadlife concerns.

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753 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 698 positive
  • 55 negative

Most customers rate wet traction 9s and 10s, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Scores 7-8 still reflect reliable wet performance for all-season driving.

May 30, 2017
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

These tires are excellent way better than original stock tires that Mazda puts on CX-5, would definitely buy again great grip dry/wet...

These tires are excellent way better than original stock tires that Mazda puts on CX-5, would definitely buy again great grip dry/wet. very confortable and quiet.

Vehicle: 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 35,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: HOUSTON, TX
Driving Style: Easy Going

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December 25, 2016
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...The ride,handling,comfort, cornering and wet traction are amazing...

Haven't had this tire very long but from what we have drove on it , they are worth the money. I've had many different brands before, and didn't want to fork the money out for them. I finally broke down and bought some. They truly are great tires. The ride,handling,comfort, cornering and wet traction are amazing. It improved our vehicle a bunch . Can't say enough about them michelins are the way to go!! By far the best tires I've own. Will report back with more mileage

Vehicle: 2008 BMW X5 3.0si Standard Model
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: COSHOCTON, OH
Driving Style: Average

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464 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 374 positive
  • 90 negative

Most customers rate winter traction highly, with scores often 8-10 for snow and ice. Many highlight confident grip in light snow, though some note variability in deeper conditions. Strong all-season performance overall.

September 07, 2020
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

Have experienced some snowstorms in them having been through two Toronto winters - drove carefully but had no issues. Perform well in heat of summer and below freezing...

Have had these tires on VW Atlas for 2 years now and very happy. No complaints with them whatsoever. Have experienced some snowstorms in them having been through two Toronto winters - drove carefully but had no issues. Perform well in heat of summer and below freezing. Have lots of tread left. Done city driving and highways both. Michelin knows what theyre doing in my opinion - whether its their Pilot Sport 4s or the Premier LTX - have full faith and satisfaction in their tires and these are no exception.

Vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas 4MOTION
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TORONTO, ON
Driving Style: Average

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February 09, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...solid performer on the snow and ice...

Good tires, not the least expensive, and I'm replacing them a touch earlier than expected. That said, solid performer on the snow and ice. But I'm going to try a set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II next.

Vehicle: 2014 Land Rover LR4 HSE LUX
Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: INGLEWOOD, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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February 06, 2019
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

I have just driven these tires on the local mountain with 6 inches of snow. These tires are great! These tires did not break traction and had no problems driving through the snow...

I have just driven these tires on the local mountain with 6 inches of snow. These tires are great! These tires did not break traction and had no problems driving through the snow. These tires have no troubles in the rain. They drive like the roads are dry. Dry roads are the best with these. Even though I drive a minivan but these tires can take corners. I have driven many sharp and fast corners and I am still amazed that it has so much grip! No tire squeal at all but don't dare to push it to the limit (minivan). The only downside about these tires are the tread wear. It wears a little more than I like but that could be the way I drive as well.

Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Sienna FWD XLE
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SANTA ANA, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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776 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 744 positive
  • 32 negative

Customers consistently rate dry traction highly, with most scores 9-10. The Premier LTX delivers excellent grip and responsive handling in dry conditions, performing superbly as an all-season tire for crossovers and SUVs.

September 28, 2018
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

I am very impressed with the dry traction, wet traction, and cornering ability...

I really love this tire. It came on the truck in the oem 265/65/17 and it never got stuck in any weather. Now I'm using it with a 22-inch size and although the vehicle doesn't see much snow I have full confidence that the tire will rise to that occasion. In every way it exceeds oem LTX. I am very impressed with the dry traction, wet traction, and cornering ability. They did get some duty on water logged muddy grass with a trailer on the tow-hitch. The tires performed flawless and moved the vehicle without any slip.

Vehicle: 2006 Honda Ridgeline
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: HYATTSVILLE, MD
Driving Style: Average

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November 16, 2016
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...The Edge handles like a much smaller vehicle now, my wife even noticed the difference... They are extremely quiet, and work great in the wet or dry...

These things are amazing. So much better than the Pirelli Scorpions that came OE on the Edge. I did up the width by 20mm, diameter stayed the same, but they haven't hydroplaned like the OE tire would in heavy rain. The Edge handles like a much smaller vehicle now, my wife even noticed the difference. I haven't noticed any wear as of yet, and our mileage has gone up a little over 1 mpg on average on frequent trips to S.F. Bay to L.A. and back. They are extremely quiet, and work great in the wet or dry. I'm actually looking forward to our next big storm. As long as I have a crossover vehicle like the Edge, it will have these tires on it.

Vehicle: 2013 Ford Edge SEL FWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 4,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAN JOSE, CA
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 12, 2016
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...These tires replaced the OEM Continental Pro Contacts on my Ford Escape and boy what a difference, much quieter, much smoother and far better handling in the rain as well as dry conditions...

Driven over 3000 miles on these tires and wanted to wait until I had a good chance to try them out in snow and ice before reviewing. Well today I had to drive over 100 miles in a winter snow storm and I was really impressed with the traction and handling. The roads were totally covered and I had no problems. These tires replaced the OEM Continental Pro Contacts on my Ford Escape and boy what a difference, much quieter, much smoother and far better handling in the rain as well as dry conditions. I truly recommend this tire especially for anyone with the 19 inch tires on the Escape as there is not much out there in the 235/45/19 to choose from.

Vehicle: 2014 Ford Escape Titanium
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,200
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PLEASANTVILLE, PA
Driving Style: Average

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786 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 710 positive
  • 76 negative

Most customers rate comfort as excellent, with scores predominantly 9s and 10s for smooth ride and quietness, making it a top choice for crossover/SUV drivers seeking refined all-season performance.

August 22, 2016
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...I recently replaced the tires with Michelin Premier LTX and boy am I happy I did that. The ride quality has significantly improved without compromising traction on dry or wet road... The car that I continuously used to think of selling has become my favorite to drive...

The original tires on my 2008 BMW-X3 with M-sport suspension were Michelin Pilot HX MxM4. I have been driving the car for the past 5 years and hated every minute of its ride. Not only the smallest bumps but also the wave on the road used to transfer to my body. It was very annoying. I preferred the ride of my Z4 with sport package to this car! I recently replaced the tires with Michelin Premier LTX and boy am I happy I did that. The ride quality has significantly improved without compromising traction on dry or wet road (I haven't tested traction on snow yet). The car that I continuously used to think of selling has become my favorite to drive. I used to think that it was the M-sport suspension that made the ride so miserable and got multiple quotes for replacing them with regular suspension from $3500 to $8000. But now, thanks to these new tires no need to do that.
I thank Tirerack.com reviews that helped me choose these tires.

Vehicle: 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Sport Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAN JOSE, CA
Driving Style: Average

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May 10, 2017
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...They run quiet, they are GREAT on rainy highways at speed, and they're nice on dry pavement...

I bought these based on TireRack reviews. We replaced a set of Yoko's we really liked. These are better. These might be the best tires I've ever purchased. They run quiet, they are GREAT on rainy highways at speed, and they're nice on dry pavement. I haven't driven off road with these and we haven't encountered snow yet, but so far so great. I am buying a second set for my other car. Massive wet traction upgrade and I expect same in snow/ice.

Vehicle: 2012 Honda CR-V EX AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: CHAMPAIGN, IL
Driving Style: Average

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July 08, 2018
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5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...The tires crawl over the road, absorbing the typical slap of tar cracks and expansion joints with ease but no/low noise. The noise level at highway speeds is so low it's also amazing...

This an initial impression review as I just put the LTX's on a few days ago. The tires I replaced were Bridgestone Dueler HP, which are also great tires. They only had 20k miles and were replaced because I simply wanted to try the LTX's based upon their stellar reviews for high comfort, low noise and sticky wet/light snow traction. As a side note, I also sized-up and am happy to report that 235/60/18 fits fine on my Outback. The extra 1.2" of tread width and .6" of overall diameter really make a big difference in the stance of the car.

My initial impressions for comfort and noise are quite positive. The tires seem to crawl over the road, absorbing the typical slap of tar cracks and expansion joints with ease but no/low noise. The noise level at highway speeds is so low it's also amazing. I can't speak to the LTX's wet and snow traction and will update this review after we take a trip to Glacier and Yellowstone later this fall. Ditto on treadlife down the proverbial road. But so far so good, the LTX's have exceeded my expectations.

Vehicle: 2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Driving Style: Average

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683 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 266 positive
  • 417 negative

Treadwear shows mixed results with many scoring 9-10, but a concerning number of 0-5 ratings. Multiple customers report premature wear, needing replacement early, and dissatisfaction with tread life despite the tire's all-season design. Some noted rapid wear-down to the bars, falling short of expected mileage.

October 31, 2019
3.2 out of 5 Star Rating
3.2 out of 5

...They lasted only one year (30,000 miles)... Worst treadwear of any tire we've ever bought.

Bought these for our Toyota minivan. They lasted only one year( 30,000 miles). Michelin did not honor warranty because we'd only rotated the tires one time in the year. Ok, but even the rear tires (front wheel drive car) were worn below 2/32. Worst treadwear of any tire we've ever bought.

Vehicle: 2011 Toyota Sienna FWD LE V6
Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000
Driving Conditions: All Highway
Location: ZILLAH, WA
Driving Style: Average

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December 10, 2019
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3.9 out of 5 Star Rating
3.9 out of 5

...very close to the tread wear indicators; may make 45,000 miles but definitely not the warranted 60,000.

Easy driver; rotated with every 6,000-mile oil change; very close to the tread wear indicators; may make 45,000 miles but definitely not the warranted 60,000.

Vehicle: 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 38,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RICHMOND, VA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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December 16, 2019
3.3 out of 5 Star Rating
3.3 out of 5

...At approximately 35,000-40,000 miles the tires would not PASS the new york state emissions test for treadware(according to my mechanic). UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!

I drive like an old lady(even my 78 year old mom says that). I spent $950 on Michelins(the best). At approximately 35,000-40,000 miles the tires would not PASS the new york state emissions test for treadware(according to my mechanic). UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!

Vehicle: 2013 Ford Explorer FWD XLT
Miles Driven on Tires: 45,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TAMPA, FL
Driving Style: Easy Going

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The ExtremeContact Sport 02 is the evolution of the well-regarded ExtremeContact Sport. It’s ideal for drivers of sports cars, performance coupes, sedans, and muscle cars seeking a satisfying balance of traction and handling, quiet comfort, and tread life.

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