Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 - In Depth Review!
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
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We all know the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, the established king of the UUHP / performance summer tire segment, but what about the new kid on the block, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02? In theory the new Continental should be a better package than the aging Michelin, so can it take its crown as the best tire on the market?
In this test I deep dive into the two tires to find out what is best on the road, what is best on the track, what has the best comfort, lowest noise, basically everything you ever needed to know about the two sets of tires!
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00:00 Intro
01:33 Tire Data
03:18 Tire Performance on the Road
07:02 Track Performance
11:20 Wear
12:05 Other Data, Price Etc
14:15 vs SportContact 7 
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Great review! Did you notice differences in tramlining between the two tires? I found the original ExtremeContact Sport did so more than I would like.
Cool x-over, I enjoy content from Fitment Industries as well!
Man... The fitment website is offline...
Tell them to check it out
Can we just appreciate how bananas it is that PS4S remains dominant all these years later? Thank you for another outstanding analysis.
It really is impressive!
Those Frenchie's have some kind of magic formula I think... recently replaced the PS4 (not the S as this is my daily driver) I had with the PS5 - I thought the PS4 was pretty unbeatable for a UHP road tyre - but the PS5 is actually noticeably better - and supposedly it has a longer life (only done 1000km on them so far so don't know how true that is)
Really in-depth review! I’m a fitment customer and Elantra N owner and had to set up some 18” for every day driving as road conditions are horrible where I live. Price will more than likely influence any track setup as I won’t be competing and no sponsorship!
I suppose it has something to do with how tyres get updated over the years.
They now have a PS5S, I think it’s on the new DB12. Should be a year or so and they’ll have their new and improved PS5S out in other sizes to compete.
I was literally, no joke, googling for a comparison of these tires two hours ago and bemoaning that nobody seems to have done a decent test of the ECS 02. THANK YOU!
:D hope it was useful
Which did you pick?
Thanks Jon for the invaluable information you give us about these tires. Your preferences are closely aligned with mine, and I think for many others, and so your input informs us so well in the tire choices we make. Keep up the good work.
Glad you find it useful :)
Please never stop these comparisons and reviews
I'll try :)
Nice. Been waiting for this review. Glad to see the comparison.
probably one of the most important tire reviews that has ever been done, ever. thank you for this review.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video and some brilliant comparison points. 👏🏼
+1 .. Another inspiring Michelin PS 4S challenge... The competition is getting close in many of the performance tire metrics.... Shoulda Coulda Woulda after 6 years (4S) on the market. .. An informative performance tire review. .. Danke! .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado
You are a machine Jonathan! I am always amazed by your consistent lap times, great stuff man!
Too bad none of the tires are available for my 17“ OEM S2000 wheels in Europe, either way, thank you for your always awesome vids!
Thanks!
which tyre size do you use at your OEM S2000 wheels?
@@Earl_VTEC I‘d like to use 225/45 R17 and 255/40 R17 but had to settle for 225/45 R17 and 245/40 R17 since Bridgestone doesn‘t offer the Potenza Sport in 255/40 R17 ☹️
Great summary and comparison. Well done!
Amazing review with so much information, just brilliant, as always 👍👍
Thanks :D
Shout out for Fitment Industries for their support!!! This channel is so so important for tire buyer data.
A lot of us are using one or the other of these tires as "rain tires" in autocross and time trial competition that requires 200tw tires (i.e. no dedicated track tires) because they are so good in the rain. I would love to see a comparison of them on a wet track, including their respective hydroplane resistance. Love your reviews! Thanks.
I've seen a lot of people using them, the Conti gets used as a rain tire in some series too.
Awesome video Jonethan, great content as always. Looking forward to your next video!
Thank you!
I've been waiting for this review!
Hope you like it!
Been waiting for this exact video, thanks :)
Hope you enjoyed it!
I was just comparing these two tires online and there wasn't too much out there on a comparison and then this morning I woke up in this popped up 😎.... Good timing you answered all my questions.
I think I'm going to spring for the Continentals this time and see how they do considering the 4S successor isn't out yet
Thx!
Let me know how you like them :D
I like before I watch these videos. Love it!
Glad you like them!
Love the new add of the tyre spec sheet.
Thank you for taking my request! I've cross-shopped these tires forever and never found a real comparison!
Hope you like it!
@@tyrereviews It was fantastic! I'm interesting in seeing what people say about longevity with both tires, as my OE P4's on my car wore out in less than 20k miles of road driving.
@@thegirthquake8574what did you end up getting
@@timw2083 Nothing yet, I'm still using my DWS06+'s as they had a ton of life on them. I'm probably gonna go Conti again though!
Welcome to Utah! I'm hoping to get some track time on my 2018 Honda Civic Htachback late this year or next year and I have been contemplating which tires to get for track use since I doubt my daily driven DWS 06+ will be up to the task. Great review as usual!
Someone was there in a Cayman on the DWS06+ having a lot of fun!
Thanks again for your great and informative videos I am really enjoying them a lot all the time!
My pleasure!
Amazing review I am currently running the michelin's and looking at having to replace them soon. I am glad he did hit on a point that is important to me made me tilt back towards the michelins when I reorder. That sidewall protection for the rims and its slightly fatter look on the rims totally wins me over.
Yeah sidewall protection for me is an essential (hope the wife doesn’t read this!) .
Patiently waiting for the Pilot Sport 4s vs Pilot Sport 5s... or maybe not so patiently hahaha
Great video as always!!
❤ my PS4S.... will be replacing with the same later this year. Great video 🤙
Glad this video came up. Right now my ATS-V is on the 4s and was thinking about changing to the sport 02’s
let me know how you find them!
I’m moving to a set of BC Forged wheels on my CT4 Blackwing and will be going with the Continentals so I can fit 305’s in the rear with less chance of rubbing. Plus they’re around $250+ cheaper for the set. I don’t know if the PS4S is $250 better.
Thanks for this. I've got a ZL1 1LE and have been looking for a set of "street" tires. I was mostly dead set on the Michelin's but I've been hearing lots of good things about the conti's.
Thanks for your great reviews. For me, sidewall stiffness is important for one reason.Flatspotting. I can let my R35 sit on the OEM runflat Dunlops with very hard sidewalls for months and no flatspotting. On Bridgestone RE003, with very soft sidewalls, it will pitter patter overnight everytime untill it warms up. Soft sidewalls also mess up the balance. When you balance the tyre after the car has been sitting an hour you will see the flatspot. On the hand the very old Bridgestone s001 non run flats have very hard sidewalls, never flatspotted and balance always good from cold
Best tyre reviews on the net. Thank you kindly 🙂
Our pleasure!
I've had the 4S for about 5 months now. I've had to get used to the first few moments at the initial part of the turn where the tire has "to get settled". The first time this happened, it caught me off guard, and I felt that I was going to understeer badly, but it was not the case. Once at the limit, the tire tends to understeer (2018 Focus ST Mk. 3.5). But it is quite safe at the limit. Kudos to both manufacturers for engineering great performance tires.
Another enjoyable, great review for tire freaks... like me. 👍👍👈
P.S. Because of this channel, my cars are fitted with Kumho, Michelin (4S & XClimate 2), Continental, & Bridgestone. Happy? Very much so!
Glad you're finding it useful :)
I absolutely love your final verdict between ECS2 and CSC7, thats a decision maker. Thanks
What did you decide?
@@tyrereviews I think I'll go for the ExtremeContact Sport 02, for daily and occasionally spirited drive, durability is one the biggest concern. I'd sacrifice maybe a little wet grip from CSC7 to trade 10k more miles on tyre life.
@@tyrereviews I decided I didn't live in US so cant buy extreme contacts, but honestly I was so blown away by the SC7's in the previous review I went up a wheel size to be able to buy them later.
@@juicemor1 Good choice, let me know how you find them!
@@lasercats9297 They're an amazing tyre :)
I have the Continentals on my Mustang and love them. Great grip in the dry and wet!
Thank you for adding tread and weight information. This is also interesting.
Glad it was helpful!
@@tyrereviews btw: Would you recommend one of those two tires or rather the Michelin Sport Cup2 for ambitioned road driving?
@@skynetsworld if you don't use it daily or get any wet, I'd still take the cup 2
@@tyrereviews Thank you. 🙂👍
Another great review 👍
Thank you!
Im on my second set of the PS4S in 43,000 miles after steering clear of Michelin for two decades. I'm glad my tire shop, former track buddies, and Jon convinced me to try them. Not disappointed at all.
Was waiting for this - thank you Jon! Even though Continental has matched the MPS4S overall, it just means they're behind again as Michelin has already announced the MPSS5's which will undoubtedly be better given their compound and the information we have already. I'd be very curious to see how the MPSS5 stacks up vs. the Continental SC7's though.. such a shame that we don't get the SC7's here in the USA. As usual, excellent video
The SC7 is available in a few sizes in the US!
I had continental tires on a Mercedes c300 years ago and I loved it. The drive improved greatly to what was on it at the time.
I ran the Michelin PS4S a few years ago during a track day and it did superbly well at UMC during ISS in super hot weather. Had good turn in then some mush but once it dug in and I pushed it through it was awesome! 30k miles later and they're still super good letting me dig the car in through corners. But now I've got a new option to consider with this new Continental 👀. But then again a full race tire is also competing to be the replacement
Glad we found the same!
This channel is outstanding.
Perfect timing. Was looking for a new set of tires for my Camaro SS and was trying to decide if the PS4s were worth the extra money. Doesn't look like it! Thanks!
Glad I could help! Let me know how you like them?
Great segment! Excellent analysis & insights! Tough choice, but think I'll stick with the PS4S. What sold me was the mounted tread width. That little bit of rim hangover has saved my butt on a couple of occasions from some nasty curb rash. Thank you for the review!
Been waiting for this comparison! I went with the Continentals last month due to the better price for my size (19in) and treadwear rating and am very satisfied with them. Thank you for a more in depth look!
Glad you enjoy them, get a review on www.tire-reviews.com sometime :)
Great Video. Thanks again. Btw can you do more Pirelli when you make a bigger comparison videos.
I've some good plans with Pirelli coming up!
Got some continental extremesport02 on my 996 C2 and I love them ! Smooth, precise very good grip on Dry and Wet, great on braking. Will buy them again.
What tires did you have before? I currently have a set of PS2 N3s on my 996 and have ordered a set of the ECS 02.
@@MatthewFerrell Pirelli PZero Rosso
Thanks Jon, love your work! Always been curious about the tyre wear warranty - how does it work if let's say you're doing track days, obviously your tread wear will increase much faster so? Also what are those wheels in the video? thanks!
Super vid - I've had both that Michelin and the prior gen Conti. I don't do any track time and I admit I am a Michelin guy. I really did like the Conti's but the set I had ended up with two that were slightly out of round and wouldn't balance well. I have not had that issue with any set of Michelins I've had and have a set of the Pilot Sport 4S on my WRX currently. Additionally, I prefer both to the original Dunlops that came on the car which while were fine in dry conditions were poor in any wet conditions.
Recently put the Continentals on my tt Mk1. Road use only. Definitely enjoy them.
Just put 19 inch conti 02 on my Audi S4. They are beasts and the price difference makes conti the clear winner for me. Great video btw.
I too have been waiting for this test. Just recently swapped from 4s's to the Conti 02's and have not been disappointed with my decision. Running 245/35-19 on my golf R and like any space I can get in the wheel wells. 02 seams a bit quieter on paved roads. Mid turn I can understand the vague feel comment but once hooked to finish the turn, I feel the Conti has a bit more positive bite which helps my car feel neutral in the turns with a bit less push. Braking seams as strong with the Conti's as the 4s's and have yet to get too much aggressive driving in the rain- Thinking the slightly wider grooves on the Conti's may inspire a little more confidence against hydroplaning but we shall see. Love your test's and I completely agree that if for nothing more than the cost alone, they are well worth the gamble!
Glad we found the same things, please stick your review on www.tire-reviews.com/submit.htm?match=Continental-ExtremeContact-Sport-02---Tire-Reviews-and-Tests if you get some time :)
I am going to be installing the extreme sport contact 02 on my Golf R next month, I think these tires will be a good fit for mostly road/highway driving with the occasional spirited driving. How have they been for you on your Golf R
This is the exact video I was looking for.
What did you conclude?
@@tyrereviews I was looking for something that preforms in the colder temps. my setup gets dangerous under 45°F. Im currently sitting on Perelli Pzeros (Alfa Romeo 4C). Since both tires compare so well, i really I can’t go wrong either way. However, You said something that resonated with me. You said “change things up, you won’t be disappointed “. In the past Iv tried Mich & Perelli, so why.. not try something new.
Plus After all those laps the conti’s still looked brand new. Of course I’d be lying to myself if I didn’t say Price and availability also helped with my decision.
Tire rack had them for $140ish less then fitment ind.
They also claim delivery in 24 hrs.
So, that’s that!
Thanks for answering all the questions I didn’t even know I had.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for clearing the difference up between the SC7 and the ES02! As a European I bought the SC7 over the PS4s because it was 30% cheaper! Saved myself 200 bucks and I'm quite happy with them cause there's a ton of grip and they look brand new even after 5'000km. Interesting to see the US version in comparison
I have the SC6 and will hopefully be moving in the the SC7 when the time comes
Had to replace tires on my 911 last fall, wanted something around 200-220TW, really was hoping they’d get the SC7 to us in time but I ended up going with the new Sport Cup 2 Connect (240 TW), and while I’ve been very happy with the new SC2C, I’m still hoping the SC7 is sold here by the time I need new tires again next year.
@@joeracer302 SC7 is also 240tw (usually for conti) however they seem to last longer than the PS4s, a TW300 tire.
me too, very good tyre for mixed use
@@v12-s65 It is almost impossible to use tread wear ratings for anything across different manufactures. Look at it this way. A Cup 2 is 180, by comparison a PZ4C is 80. Yet the PZ4C is comparable to the Cup 2 Sport 240. During this summer I have done some track days and road trips on the SC7 and so far, it outperforms the MPS4S all across the board including wear. While it is a real road tyre, it has a much larger temperature operating wiondow than the 4S. The 4S is pretty much done at 50*C and thereafter it falls apart. By comparison, a Cup 2 only starts to come alive after 45-50*C and run into the high 70's to low 80's. The SC7 has the cold and wet weather properties of the 4S, but its temperature range goes well into the high 60's. It will obviously not grip like a hot Cup 2, but it will demolish a 4S in short order. This is the party trick of the SC7, its temperature range. Brilliant for road cars that see both wet and dry track days in situations where a good time is more important than actual lap times. That said, it is not that far behind a Cup 2 on a track like Spa or Paul Ricard. The MPS4S was never a good track tyre and it was never designed for the track. And compared to the SC6, it is an absolute game changer.
I've had the Conti ECS 01 tires on my '16 Golf R and E92 M3 and have nothing but great things to say about them. Stood up to a few HPDE sessions on the M3 and didn't look bad at all. Looking forward to trying out the 02 version.
if you like the 01 you'll love the 02, I'm excited for you :)
There have been a lot of afternoon monsoon type storms here in Utah lately. They come out of nowhere, dump a lot of rain, and then dissipate all within an hour. Come out to UMP again when you get a chance, its an awesome track.
We ran the east circuit, really enjoyed it. I live in SLC now so I'll be there a lot going forward!
@@tyrereviews Right on! Hope to see you up there sometime! I just picked up a GR Corolla so I'll be doing the Alpine Loop and a few track days at UMC as often as I can get up there
@@_chanimal_ I've not driven that loop yet, I've been using the emigration canyon for a beautiful filming spot!
It's been a whacky spring/summer.
Awesome review, Thank you. The only way this video could have been more relevant to me is if you'd tested it on either the Mustang Mach 1 or an E46 M3.
2:20 that's really interesting, it'd be really cool to seem more stuff about what technology and processes go into developing some of these tires
Michelin keep their secret process very secret sadly
I own them both. For road use they are both superb. Superb handling with very civilized ride and noise chracteristics. They should be since they are also superbly expensive and the top rated summer tire for each brand. I had to replace one of the rear Contis on my GLS 580. When I saw the price of the 305, I almost wept😂
I used to run ECS 265/35R19, 305/30R19. Then I saw the 02 prices. You know what, I'm not really in the position to autocross this year...
245/40R19, 265/35R19. 😂
Za niedługo kupimy chińczyka za 20% ceny równie dobrego :)
In 250,000 miles in two E39 M5s, I was a Conti Sport devotee, but now I have chosen 20" PS4Ss on my Aston Vantage, I love the Michelins. Precise, fearsome grip, great in the wet, fantastic breaking and wearing very well. I trust them completely...
I'm looking for tires for my 530i E39. Do you still recommend the Conti ES02 for spirited driving of an E39?
@@MindHunger You can't go wrong with Conti's 😏
Define wearing very well.... 😂
do they provide good comfort when cruising?
@@aquifer98 Brilliantly comfortable!
im getting some michelins installed this week. im excited to see how they perform.
Looking forward to your next comparison to the Goodyear Asym's
Me too
I’ve been waiting for this review for a while!
Ended up getting the Sport 02 for my ISF. Haven’t tracked it but for daily use, it’s excellent. Feels direct and has a decent sidewall stiffness. Not very loud and still enough to compliment the ISF suspension. I chose this because of Continentals warranty, longevity, and price. (400$ saving compared to 4s)
Glad you like it. Get a review on www.tire-reviews.com :D
Good to hear... what did you have before the Contis. I plan to put the Sport 2 on my LC500. Yesterday I had some DWS 6+ put on my IS500 since it's my daily.
@@timw2083 lexus guy.... i love the Lc500. Drove a IS500 recently.. bought a RX500h last week. I wish it had the V8 !! that would have been something if Lexus put the V8 in the RX500..
@@twfinc6855Get behind the wheel of a GSF. 😊
@@AnontheGOATI drove a GSF and ended up with an is500
And the one and only quality RUclipsr is back from his den ❤
😂
Thanks for the great review. Have you had a chance to test the new BF Goodrich g force phantom ta? Hoping it gets some of the 4s tech
I have the Conti Sport 02's on my 97 Civic Coupe on some RPF1s and man, they WORK! So grippy.
Appreciate this. I had the Michelins on my 2005 MINI and they're awesome, but apparently they are all out for the year and my retailer suggested the Continentals. So I've got the Contis coming, and we'll see. If there's an edge on road comfort and noise and the handling is virtually the same, I'll switch for good. I'm running 205/45r17.
Another cracking review
Thank you
Very nice test, as usual... Can you do a test about the OE vs non-OE differencies? Thanx!
Already have a video on the channel with the PS4S and the BMW * marked tire
As you mentioned, I prefer the linear feel of the contis. Love my extremecontact 02s
absolutely love the ps4s on my rcz it has so much grip its hilarious.
Great video! Recently got some damage from a valet driver to my 2021 GTI so getting the insurance company to replace the damaged wheel and tyre, but going for a Conti control contact sport SRS+ which is essentially the same as the extreme contact dws06+ it's just a tyre centre special edition. But it's a lot cheaper and I can afford to teplace the other front tyre at the same time. At least I know I'm getting a good quality tyre regardless.
Sorry that I have missed some of the old videos. On my VW Passat estate tdi 2003 estate I have tried 3x different bands and some ate some brands up in hardly any time, but the Continental just work so well in all weathers & and worked out cheaper because they lasted longer on the every day driver. Now need new tyres for the wife’s new VW Golf tdi and will most likely stick to Continental. I use two tyre companies, but one of them is the garage that takes on all the contracting needs for VW/AUDI/SKODA. Surprised that the tyre’s need to be mounted in a certain way especially the continental’s. Nice video again & thanks
Hey, UMC is my home track! Live in SLC and it's a wonderful facility. Tracked my cars and have done things like Boss Track Attack and Ford Performance School there as well. Really hope it survives as they've (the owners are Geely now) really scaled back on events here. Cancelled all professional races, which is never a good sign, torn down half the bleachers and not renewed contracts w/ many manufacturers- like Ford, for their schools. It's really bummed me out. Anyways, glad the Continental wears better now. Had the Continental EC on my GTI at UMC and tons of scrub after 7/10ths driving. Doesn't help that UMC is hell for passenger side front tires, especially the shorter (east??) circuit. Anyways, awesome review as always!
I'm in Taylorsville now so maybe see you at the track!
This is a great review. I really like your thoughts of trying a new brand if the all else is pretty close. It was this thought that led my to get these tires for my Cayman. For anyone interested for all four 19" for my car they were about $150 less than the PS4S before tax.
Let me know how you find them!
@@tyrereviews WIll do! I just broke my leg a few weeks ago so no driving for a while. I do have a track day booked in October so if all goes well I'll check back in. I'm interested to hear what the instructors have to say too.
Good luck with your recovery!
@@tyrereviews cheers mate!
Thanks a lot for the info
My pleasure
i would like to see a comparison between the sportcontact 7 vs extreme contact sport 02. also i would love to see a semi-slick comparison with the bridgestone potenza race
They're on the list :)
Nice review. All tire reviews, especially summers, always have track time. If I were testing Id spend as much time on the track as I could because it's fun. But in the real world we also drive on summers at the low point of their temperature range - in the cold rain. Do you have any insights on how these summers perform at 40 degrees in the wet?
Continental has really grown so much in the last few years. I usually try to stick with either a new design or at least one that moves fast because around here if you try to buy a set of anything that isn't extremely popular they roll you out a set of tires made 5 years ago that has sat stacked for the last few years in a warehouse lol
I refuse anything with a DOT older than 6 months .
We'd love to have you here in California!
I try and get to LA a few times a year to surf!
Thank you for doing this. I actually had firment issues with the PS4S because the tread width seems to be wider than competitive tires (per tire rack), so I really want an alternative.
Thanks for a great analysis and review. I have a RWD 2021 Lexus IS 350 FSport with dynamic handling package (which includes a limited slip diff). It’s stock tires are Bridgestone Potenza S100s. I find that there is more tire slip on initial acceleration and drifting in sharp corners than I like (especially compared to my prior cars of a 2008 3series BMW or 2016 Golf R). I am thinking of switching to one of the two tires you reviewed and thus far the Michelin 4S has been my top pick. Please advise.
Many thanks.
Never got the chance to experience PS4S (Pilot Super Sport, yes) but I am really happy and impressed with SC7. The wet and Braking performance was amazing, much better than my car's original fitment PZ4. It is really in a different league than the PZ4. The icing on the cake is the price, much cheaper than PS4S.
I got the first gen extreme contact sport for my bmw e28 on a close out deal for $600 and I am very pleased with how quiet they are and overall performance.
I have had the 02 on my Cayman S (235/35R19 265/35R19) since end of April. I got it because it was cheaper and newer in Canada, at least at the time. It's been very good.
I just purchased the 4S for my 2020 G70 AWD. I love these tires especially in the rain. It grips amazing. Looking forward to see how the do in the snow in Chicago.
They'll do incredibly badly in snow lol
I’ve had the Continental DWS 06 + for 2 years. I drove the ST through a 4 hour downpour in Wisconsin last week and was shocked by how stable the car was in the wet on these tires. 59 years of driving and these are the best.
We have the DWS06+ on the Sportwagen and are eeally happy with them. Plently of dry road performance, superb wet handling and no worrying at freezing temperatures! Hesitated between these and the EC02, but figured our use case did not justify summer UHP.
I have the sc7 on my bmw e63 from 1+ year now I’ve done 16000 km and the rear look at half life the fronts are like new and i love the grip amd security it gives.
Rode them all the winter and they were superb even below 0’C, not to mention that I’ve never felt so much confidence even in the rain they feel like they are glued to the road. I’ve all ready bought another set cause i love them so much.
I've never tried them in the cold so that's good info!
@@tyrereviews I can ensure they are really a one of a kind at low temp. I've never felt so much grip in a winter tyre (michel winter pilot and lots of other w.tyres that I tried) in the cold and a bit of ice here and there the car skid all over the place, lacked any kind of confidence and even at 60km/h it just hydroplaned like crazy on any small rain (that was happening even on s.tyre during summer). Since i had the sport contact 7 I've never had these problems and the car has always this strange really comfortable feeling that it can get you out of any situation, that is why I let them all winter and it was so great so much more confidence, direction and grip even on casual ice you feel this strange small tyre slip but so controllable and so grippy at same time. (I think it makes some micro slips caused from my car weight but the compound of tyre it's so soft that it manages to get grip)
Similar situation (slight rainy day, 6-7°C, similar year period, same road same corner 1 year apart)
with the winter tyres the car hit a major hydroplane from the back at 60km/h, (got lucky didn't end up in the ditch) with the sc7 it just pushed trough no effort at 80km/h like not even thinking about it😀
I personally prefer the DWS-6, its an amazing tire. Does flat spot a bit easily, but a great tire all round
Very good...thank you.
I literally did what he recommended but earlier this year. Was doing PS4S on my miata and then this spring switched to ECSO2. I loved the old tires and could easily keep pace for a bit with a 200tw tire but the rain was always King. With the ECS02 I'm feeling just as good rain grip but slightly better hook up after numerous runs, aka endurance. Love both but I'll stick with conti for warranty and savings.
:D Please stick a review on www.tire-reviews.com/submit.htm?match=Continental-ExtremeContact-Sport-02---Tire-Reviews-and-Tests
@tyrereviews hey thanks for the link - happily contributed my review. I love the work you do and have watched for quite a while. Excited to see more summer and 200tw comparisons!
@@just.a.simplejoe Great reviews, really appreciated!
Did some research before buying for my accord 2.0T, alot of people complained about the 4S being to soft with the sidewall on road imperfections and easily getting bubbles on low mileage compared to the continental.
Could there be a review of driver style matched to most effective tire? Example, I own a Boxster 981S, love a little (legal) quick driving, never track but need my tyres to last and be comfortable for distance (noise). Great review!
Hi, just bought new Michelin tires with help from watching your videos. I was wondering if you could do a video on new tire care, should you clean them, wash them, how to drive etc. I don't believe there is a video like that on YT, and you are the tire guy so!
there's one from covid times, thumbnail is me hugging a tyre. Most important thing is regular pressure checks, and a good dressing with UV blocker. I'll add it to my video list, thanks for the idea
@@tyrereviews Thank you for honoring the comment, I will definitely check the video out, cheers!
Interesting, as my experience with the ECS 01 vs PS4s was that the ECS only lasted around 60% of the PS4s in the canyons, and was more sloppy, so it looks like they’ve improved it a lot in the second version
I have the pilot sport 5 on my tuned Volvo. it is an amazingly good tire and I absolutely love it for a daily driver
Great to hear!
Welcome to Utah. UMC is my second home. Come by during the next NASA Utah event at the end of July. There will be a 6hr endurance race on Saturday.
I need to work out how to get into one of those races, I used to love endurance racing in the uk!
It would be great to have a tag in the title for the applicable regions. So the title could start (or end) with [EU] [US] etc in various combinations. So this video would be tagged [US]. These tags get even more important when tires are named the same across regions but have different characteristics and compounds.
I agree, however it would cripple the video if half the channel didn't click through, youtube would assume it's a bad video so not promote it. It's a no win situation for me currently :(
@@tyrereviews true, that would be bad. Thanks for explaining!
Great review. The Michelin is old. I've had it for quite some time and the A/S 4. Continental is German for my German cars but, I usually go only with the French (Michelin and their stars for restaurants.) I think it's time to try a Continental. They have always been a bit softer and more catered to sport in my opinion. They have advanced immeasurably in the last 5 years. Still, the S5 Michelin looms in the shadows.
I'm happy with my Maxxis HP5 tyres, still going at 35k km.
I loved the scenic drive view, what`s the location of this breathtaking view ?
I have had Cooper RS3, Continentals, Uniroyal, and the 4S on my the C4 Corvette and 4S are so far the best.