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 285/35ZR20 size

In the size code 285/35R20, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 35 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 35% of the width, or roughly 99.8 mm. R20 means radial construction on a 20-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 27.9".

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 $289.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $1157.96. That is about 11% below the average price of the 53 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $38.60 per 1,000 miles across the set.