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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R — Compared (September 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.

Tire A Continental

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Summer Max Performance tires

Continental ExtremeContact Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
43 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
90
Snow
87
Comfort
91
Noise
91
Treadwear
87
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R tread pattern
Objective (60%)
86/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
93
Wet
66
Snow
–
Comfort
82
Noise
–
Treadwear
64
Handling
98

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact Sport leads by 2
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
95
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
93
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact SportEagle F1 Supercar 3R
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tire Rack owners 92 95
Tyre Reviews owners 92 98

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact Sport leads by 24
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
90
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
66
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact SportEagle F1 Supercar 3R
Tire Rack owners 87 30
Tyre Reviews owners 85 73

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
87
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
–

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact Sport leads by 9
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
91
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
82
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact SportEagle F1 Supercar 3R
Tire Rack owners 87 69
Tyre Reviews owners 86 85

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
91
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ExtremeContact Sport leads by 23
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
87
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
64
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact SportEagle F1 Supercar 3R
Tire Rack owners 80 61
Tyre Reviews owners 83 64

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Supercar 3R leads by 18
A — Continental ExtremeContact Sport
80
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
98
Why this score
SourceExtremeContact SportEagle F1 Supercar 3R
Tyre Reviews owners 80 98

Scores at a glance

Continental ExtremeContact Sport vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact SportGoodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
Relative Score 89 77
Dry 95 93
Wet 90 66
Snow 87 –
Comfort 91 82
Noise 91 –
Treadwear 87 64
Handling 80 98

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ExtremeContact Sport

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.
Tire B Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R

The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3R is widely regarded as a premier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry grip and predictable handling characteristics. While it excels in competitive environments and warm weather, users emphasize that it is a specialized tool not intended for daily street use, where its longevity and performance profile are less ideal compared to grand touring tires.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry track grip that outperforms many competitors
  • Predictable handling and excellent communication at the limit
  • Superior thermal stability that resists becoming greasy under heat
  • Surprisingly comfortable ride quality compared to other track-oriented tires

Cons

  • Short tread life, typically limited to 2-3 track days
  • Requires a warm-up period to reach optimal performance
  • Not recommended for daily street driving due to rapid wear and specialized design
  • Performance in wet conditions degrades significantly as the tread wears down

Observations

  • Users report that the tire pairs exceptionally well with vehicles equipped with MagneRide suspension, enhancing comfort and performance.
  • Drivers of high-performance platforms like the C8 Corvette and Porsche Cayman report significant performance gains over stock or alternative track tires.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R
CategorySummer Max Performance tiresSummer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—12
Rim diameters—17″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″5/32″
UTQG340 AA A100 A - AA A
Treadwear warranty30,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side WallVertical Serrated Band
Max pressure44 - 51 psi50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better wet, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 90 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 87 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R scores 98 vs 80 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 91 vs 82 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R

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.