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 245/45ZR18 XL size

In the size code 245/45R18, 245 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.6"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 110.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26.7".

The load index 100 means each tire supports up to 1,764 lbs — about 7,056 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 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 $172.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $689.96. That sits close to the average for the 145 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $23.00 per 1,000 miles across the set.