The ExtremeContact Force is Continental's Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for sports cars, performance sedans and enthusiast drivers who participate in high-performance driving events, track days and endurance-style competition. The ExtremeContact Force is engineered to deliver maximum levels of grip and extremely consistent performance on-track, while still providing appropriate on-road performance and the expected durability for use on public streets. Like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, the ExtremeContact Force is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near-and-below-freezing temperature, through snow or on ice.
Utilizing the immense competition and racing heritage at Continental's disposal, their engineering and design teams developed the ExtremeContact Force's endurance-focused tread compound to deliver consistent and predictable handling and grip levels from the first lap until the last. The solid center rib ensures quick steering response and consistent longitudinal traction. Wide, low void, outboard shoulders maximize tread-to-surface contact for extreme lateral grip and mid-corner steering precision. Tread depth pins molded into the shoulder elements are included to help drivers monitor performance, wear quality and project remaining tread life in competition and high performance driving environments. Twin, inboard circumferential grooves help mitigate hydroplaning, while high-angle lateral notches help evacuate water from the outboard shoulder elements.
The internal construction of the ExtremeContact Force consists of a robust, two-ply polyester casing for precise handling. Twin steel belts provide durability and high-speed capability along with a single polyamide cap ply for increased footprint control during high-performance driving and maneuvers.
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 Extreme Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. While 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.
There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.
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(73)Tire Category: Extreme Performance Summer
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| Best in Category |
| Price |
| Miles Reported |
| Recommended |
| Treadwear |
Continental ExtremeContact Force
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| 97% |
| $357+ |
| 204K |
| 7.3 - Good |
| 6.9 - Good |
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| 8.7 - Excellent |
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| N/A |
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| 7.6 - Good |
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| 8.2 - Good |
Reviews highlight excellence in dry traction with strong grip and consistent lap times during track days, HPDE events, and canyon driving. Users praise predictable breakaway characteristics and heat tolerance across multiple sessions. Wet performance earns praise for damp-track confidence, though some note hydroplaning risks in heavy rain. Treadwear stands out as a strength, with many reporting 8-10 track days plus street miles remaining, though proper camber setup is critical to prevent shoulder wear. While not the fastest 200TW option for single-lap pace, drivers value the tire’s endurance focus-maintaining performance through heat cycles without drastic drop-off. Ideal for those prioritizing longevity and session-to-session consistency over peak grip.
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There are many ways for enthusiasts to compete. Autocross, track events, and time trials are just some of the ways drivers can test their mettle. When cross-competing, events don’t stop because of the rain, so is there a single tire that stands out across the board? In this test, the finale of our 2025 Extreme Performance/Track & Competition evaluations, we set out to answer that question.
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Testing Extreme Performance Summer, Streetable Track & Competition, and Racetrack & Autocross Only tires means returning to GingerMan Raceway for head-to-head testing. This year, a whopping 19 tires took part in this portion of the test to find out one thing: which are the fastest track and streetable track tires. Also included this year is a full racing slick, a Tire Rack first!
The ExtremeContact Force is Continental’s Extreme Performance Summer tire built for enhanced durability in competition environments and track days. To see how it stacks up, we compare it against another similar competitor and two more speed focused options.
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We compared the endurance-focused Continental ExtremeContact Force against a couple of well-regarded competitors and a recent release into the longer-wearing Extreme Performance Summer tire category.
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Continental’s new ExtremeContact Force is designed with a focus on speed and longevity. We see how it compares to some of the fastest on the market.
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