74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
80 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
43 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 92 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 55 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 86 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
G Force Rival S 1.5 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | G Force Rival S 1.5 | ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | Continental ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 89 |
| Dry | 91 | 95 |
| Wet | 55 | 90 |
| Snow | – | 87 |
| Comfort | 74 | 91 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 87 |
| Handling | 100 | 80 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 is widely regarded as a premier 200-treadwear tire specifically engineered for autocross and time-attack competition. While it offers exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up times, and impressive longevity compared to its direct rivals, it is less suited for sustained road course endurance racing where it can become 'greasy' under prolonged heat.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and lateral grip
- Rapid warm-up, making it ideal for short-duration autocross
- Superior tread life and durability compared to other 200TW competitors
- Predictable handling and high driver feedback at the limit
- Available in a wide range of sizes, including large fitments for muscle cars
Cons
- Performance degrades significantly in wet or cold conditions
- Tendency to overheat and lose grip ('grease up') during long track sessions
- Increased road noise and tendency to tramline on public roads
- Requires precise tire pressure management to maintain peak performance
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles (e.g., Camaro, Mustang, Viper) report the tire handles weight well and provides consistent performance for time-attack sprints.
- Miata owners frequently note that the tire provides a transformative increase in grip, though it requires careful heat management on lighter chassis.
- Staggered fitments (e.g., 225/245) are commonly used to balance handling characteristics on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
The Continental ExtremeContact Sport is widely regarded as a premier ultra-high-performance summer tire that excels in balancing daily driving comfort with aggressive handling capabilities. Users consistently praise its superior wet and dry grip, low noise levels, and excellent value compared to more expensive competitors, though some enthusiasts note a softer sidewall that can slightly compromise steering precision.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent value-to-performance ratio
- Strong performance even as tread wears down
Cons
- Softer sidewall can lead to a slight delay in steering response
- Tendency to become 'greasy' or lose performance during sustained high-heat track sessions
- Poor performance in cold temperatures (below 50°F)
- Potential for flat-spotting if left stationary in cold weather
Observations
- Owners of lightweight sports cars like the Mazda MX-5 report excellent synergy with the tire's handling characteristics, though some BRZ owners found the sidewall too soft for their specific suspension geometry.
- Drivers transitioning from factory run-flat tires on vehicles like the BMW Z4 noted a transformative improvement in ride quality and stability.
- EV owners noted that the tire handles the high torque and weight of electric vehicles well, though they remain mindful of accelerated tread wear under enthusiastic driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 | B · Continental ExtremeContact Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 30,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
BFGoodrich
89
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 90 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5 scores 100 vs 80 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 87 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 91 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · BFGoodrich G Force Rival S 1.5
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact Sport
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.