89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
43 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Kumho Ecsta V720 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
11 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V720 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 2
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact Sport | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 36
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact Sport | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 54 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 46
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact Sport | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 45 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ExtremeContact Sport leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact Sport | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 50 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ecsta V720 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | ExtremeContact Sport | Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 94 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact Sport | Kumho Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 64 |
| Dry | 95 | 93 |
| Wet | 90 | 54 |
| Snow | 87 | – |
| Comfort | 91 | 45 |
| Noise | 91 | – |
| Treadwear | 87 | 50 |
| Handling | 80 | 94 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Kumho Ecsta V720 is widely regarded as a high-value extreme performance tire that excels in dry-weather traction and steering feedback. While users appreciate its competitive pricing and capability for spirited street or casual track use, the trade-offs include rapid tread wear and significant road noise, which may deter those seeking a refined daily driving experience.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and traction for high-horsepower vehicles
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Precise steering feedback and firm sidewall construction
- Reliable performance for spirited street driving and casual track days
Cons
- High levels of road noise
- Rapid tread wear
- Inconsistent wet weather performance, with some reports of hydroplaning
- Lack of comfort for daily commuting
Observations
- High-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles (350hp-500hp) report excellent straight-line and cornering traction.
- Lightweight vehicles (sub-1 ton) may experience more pronounced issues with wet-weather grip and road noise.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport | B · Kumho Ecsta V720 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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?
89
/ 100
Continental
64
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better comfort, treadwear and wet. Pick the Kumho Ecsta V720 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 91 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 87 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 90 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta V720 scores 94 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta V720
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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.