Extremecontact Sport 02

About the Continental Extremecontact Sport 02

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car Tire.

Features

* Sport Plus technology* Tuned performance indicators* 30,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty* Road Hazard Coverage, Flat Tire Roadside Assistance and Emergency Trip Interruption Coverage* 60 Day Customer Satisfaction Trial* UTQG 340 AA A

Benefits

* Provides responsive handling, superior dry and wet handling and excellent dry and wet braking* Exceptional tread life* 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

Understanding the 225/50ZR16 size

In the size code 225/50R16, 225 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.9"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 112.5 mm. R16 means radial construction on a 16-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 24.9".

The load index 92 means each tire supports up to 1,389 lbs — about 5,556 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 340 AA A. The treadwear grade of 340 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $151.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $605.96. That sits close to the average for the 25 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $20.20 per 1,000 miles across the set.