Continental ExtremeContact Sport. Tire Report. Gold Star. Pictures Added.

[VeloF1]

Originally Posted by TheLegend

Thinking about getting these at 265/35r19 and 295/35r19 on my oem 19s. Why is everyone going with the 285 on the rear?

Like gatorfast said....

Plus, the 285 hook up just fine and keep the OEM stagger similar with slightly meater tires.

Really performs clearly better than OEM PSS

[TheLegend]

Gotcha may give them a shot compared to the pilot 4s

[KL07RPH]

Another recent Conti ECS convert!

Just replaced the OE Michelin PSSs (275/35/19 and 255/35/19) after nearly 21k on the odometer. Time will tell how the Contis compare to the PSSs, but so far ride is compliant and there's significantly less drone at fwy speed. Even more significant, the wet performance (mist/drizzle) seem way better w/ the ECS, where in the PSS I could easily snap the rear w/ a heavy foot or sharp turn.

[FriedPiston]

I went with 275/35/19 and 295/35/19 staggered, and I'm not a big fan of these tires after 500+ miles so far.

I'm sure these are just as good as the PSS, maybe a tick better. However, if I were to do things over again, I would rather pay extra for the PS4S, or go with RE-71Rs for the same price. My application is high-performance oriented, but I'm confident these ECS tires are more than capable for regular street duty. Then again, if the application is street only, then there are lesser expensive tires in the Summer Performance category that can perform just as well as the ECS.

[drroc]

Originally Posted by nars3000

I went with 275/35/19 and 295/35/19 staggered, and I'm not a big fan of these tires after 500+ miles so far.

I'm sure these are just as good as the PSS, maybe a tick better. However, if I were to do things over again, I would rather pay extra for the PS4S, or go with RE-71Rs for the same price. My application is high-performance oriented, but I'm confident these ECS tires are more than capable for regular street duty. Then again, if the application is street only, then there are lesser expensive tires in the Summer Performance category that can perform just as well as the ECS.

What didn't you like about them? I drove my car at Thunderhill on those tires, and the performance was quite good. Everything was very predictable.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by nars3000

I went with 275/35/19 and 295/35/19 staggered, and I'm not a big fan of these tires after 500+ miles so far.

I'm sure these are just as good as the PSS, maybe a tick better. However, if I were to do things over again, I would rather pay extra for the PS4S, or go with RE-71Rs for the same price. My application is high-performance oriented, but I'm confident these ECS tires are more than capable for regular street duty. Then again, if the application is street only, then there are lesser expensive tires in the Summer Performance category that can perform just as well as the ECS.

Are you using oem wheels? Those are some big tires.

Also, which summer tires perform better for less money?

[x.shell]

I'm still really loving the ECS. 265/35/19 + 305/30/19. I moved them over to my Advan GTs 19x9.5 + 19x10.5.

I'm gonna get a set of 265/35/19 + 295/30/20 for my Signature wheels soon. 19x10 + 20x11.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by drroc

What didn't you like about them? I drove my car at Thunderhill on those tires, and the performance was quite good. Everything was very predictable.

The tires are good, especially for high performance street. I haven't taken them to a road course track yet, nor do I plan on doing so, as I have a spare set of Apex wheels and R-compound tires for that application. The ECS seem to hold up very well in high speed sweeps, and rolling start highway pulls. No issues there, except for a slight snap-oversteer on downhill turns.

Where I wish I had gone the PS4S or RE-71R route is when I tried to launch the ECS at Sonoma Raceway last Wednesday -- the 340 treadwear rating was really felt with close to zero traction using launch control at default 3k RPM. I made 3 pass attempts, all of which the rear tires screamed for their lives! I lowered the boost values for all RPM range on the 2nd pass attempt, but even then, the tires made the car do a dangerously wide high-speed zig zag... Nonetheless, I netted a 12.6 second 1/4 mile pass (best is 11.09 on R compound), which was still good enough to beat a late model Challenger R/T

Again, I'm not a big fan of them at this price point, but I expect the tires to get better as the tread wears out.

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Are you using oem wheels? Those are some big tires.

Also, which summer tires perform better for less money?

Tires are mounted on OEM Signature SV107 19x9.5 ET19 | 19x11 ET37 wheels.

Never mentioned better for less, but my vote for just as good for less would be the (2017) Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, which are essentially Bridgestone RE-760 replacements.

[GrahamSP]

Currently have stock 255/275 Conti5P's on 437Ms. Car has 10,500 miles. Front tires are at 6/32" and rears are 3/32". I will be replacing the rears soon and am debating if I should replace the fronts too.

If I replace the rears, I would go 285/35/19. If I kept the fronts for another cycle, do you think running the stock 255 up front would be okay with the wider 285 in the rear? Or just chalk it up and buy all four at 265/35 and 285/35?

[VeloF1]

Originally Posted by nars3000

The tires are good, especially for high performance street. I haven't taken them to a road course track yet, nor do I plan on doing so, as I have a spare set of Apex wheels and R-compound tires for that application. The ECS seem to hold up very well in high speed sweeps, and rolling start highway pulls. No issues there, except for a slight snap-oversteer on downhill turns.

Where I wish I had gone the PS4S or RE-71R route is when I tried to launch the ECS at Sonoma Raceway last Wednesday -- the 340 treadwear rating was really felt with close to zero traction using launch control at default 3k RPM. I made 3 pass attempts, all of which the rear tires screamed for their lives! I lowered the boost values for all RPM range on the 2nd pass attempt, but even then, the tires made the car do a dangerously wide high-speed zig zag... Nonetheless, I netted a 12.6 second 1/4 mile pass (best is 11.09 on R compound), which was still good enough to beat a late model Challenger R/T

Again, I'm not a big fan of them at this price point, but I expect the tires to get better as the tread wears out.



Tires are mounted on OEM Signature SV107 19x9.5 ET19 | 19x11 ET37 wheels.

Never mentioned better for less, but my vote for just as good for less would be the (2017) Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, which are essentially Bridgestone RE-760 replacements.

Yeah, regarding launch control— I have no idea how they compare as it’s not my application. I’ve never used launch control in any of the half dozen cars I’ve owned that have had it.

Yet, on the track they’re clearly better than PSS. See above, initial post.

And, overall high performance street driving is much improved. Clearly.

[VeloF1]

Originally Posted by GrahamSP

Currently have stock 255/275 Conti5P's on 437Ms. Car has 10,500 miles. Front tires are at 6/32" and rears are 3/32". I will be replacing the rears soon and am debating if I should replace the fronts too.

If I replace the rears, I would go 285/35/19. If I kept the fronts for another cycle, do you think running the stock 255 up front would be okay with the wider 285 in the rear? Or just chalk it up and buy all four at 265/35 and 285/35?

Buy 4 tires. There’s too much difference in performance. Not worth safety risks.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by GrahamSP

Currently have stock 255/275 Conti5P's on 437Ms. Car has 10,500 miles. Front tires are at 6/32" and rears are 3/32". I will be replacing the rears soon and am debating if I should replace the fronts too.

If I replace the rears, I would go 285/35/19. If I kept the fronts for another cycle, do you think running the stock 255 up front would be okay with the wider 285 in the rear? Or just chalk it up and buy all four at 265/35 and 285/35?

I would leave the front tires alone as there is plenty of tread left. They are both max performance summer tires and I would have no worries about running a mixed set (I currently run the Conti ECS on my rear and OEM PSS on front as they still had plenty of tread left). Unless you drive your car at the absolute limit you will not notice any difference compared to running a matched set of 4.

Also, 285/35 rear will be fine to run with the 255/35 front. Once the fronts are worn you can decide then if you want to replace with the same size or go to a 265/35.

[GrahamSP]

Originally Posted by tropicatango

just bought them 265-35-19 front and 285-35-19 rear to replace my oem michelin pilot super sport, can't wait to try them

EDIT: I just drove 300 km on these tires and i absolutely love them, they have very good grip, to me they perform better than the michelin pss, maybe it's because i went to 265/285..... in the rain they inspire confidence

My old pss were down to 4/32 front and rear had 7/32.......

I love my current setup better than the pss, I'm very happy with the tires abd i recommand them for sure

Can you post some pictures? Also, I assume you are on stock 437M wheels? What about lowered or spacers? Thanks! The 265/285 setup is in my cart on Tirerack.

[tropicatango]

this is 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear on oem 437M, NO SPACER, lowered on swift spec r spring

Still love these tire, i have absolutely no complains

[GrahamSP]

Originally Posted by tropicatango

this is 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear on oem 437M, NO SPACER, lowered on swift spec r spring

Still love these tire, i have absolutely no complains

Awesome thanks! Looks great. No issues with rubbing?

[tropicatango]

Absolutely no rubbing

[VeloF1]

Update: over a year and a half. Tires still performing well. Wear is not excessive even with spirited driving. The traction and overall handling are outstanding. I am on stock M4 motor, 19 inch wheels with slight uptick in width over OEM as outlined in OP. I’ll definitely buy another set absent some newer model.

[shay2nak]

I have these now. Maybe over 100 mi so far. Still greasy. I'll report back.

[ntg44]

I have these on too, but in 18s. Difference in grip is day and night vs stock garbage PSS. This car is the first one that I haven't been happy with PSSs. These Continentals are no joke. Car hooks every time.

[FriedPiston]

I had to ditch my Conti ECS after about 10k miles. Straight line traction was simply non-existent for my car's power level. I absolutely wouldn't recommend them for anyone pushing 550+ whp, let alone at 500whp...

I've since made the switch to Bridgestone S007a and have been completely satisfied with them over the last 3k miles or so. There's a clear night and day difference in tire performance between the ECS and S007a.

[VeloF1]

Originally Posted by nars3000

I had to ditch my Conti ECS after about 10k miles. Straight line traction was simply non-existent for my car's power level. I absolutely wouldn't recommend them for anyone pushing 550+ whp, let alone at 500whp...

I've since made the switch to Bridgestone S007a and have been completely satisfied with them over the last 3k miles or so. There's a clear night and day difference in tire performance between the ECS and S007a.

Makes complete sense as the Bridgestone S007a is a different category tire made for high performance in DRY conditions where the ECS works in the wet. You tracking the car at all? If yes, what mods on suspension to handle extra horsepower?

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by VeloF1

Makes complete sense as the Bridgestone S007a is a different category tire made for high performance in DRY conditions where the ECS works in the wet. You tracking the car at all? If yes, what mods on suspension to handle extra horsepower?

Speaking purely of straight line performance, the Conti ECS is not able to keep things straight even from a 40-50 mph roll with about 580whp. My car has spun out just by going in a straight line in 3rd gear, and have nearly hugged the wall at Sonoma Raceway about four to five times.

It rained quite a bit in February and most of March in the Bay Area, and I had no traction issues with the S007a in heavy downpour. While true, the tire categories are not the same (Max Performance vs Extreme Performance), the S007a's price point is within the same range as the ECS, and often going for less.

It's hard for me to believe that the ECS is even remotely close to PS4S level, they were more like a tick below PSS, IMO. ECS definitely make for a great commuter tire, however.