| Model | ExtremeContact Sport | Potenza RE970AS Pole Position |
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| Brand | Continental | Bridgestone |
| Car type | Passanger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | Max Performance Summer tire | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 85.6%  | 66% |
| Overall Dry | 88.7% | 89% |
| Corner Stability | 89% | 88% |
| Dry Traction | 92% | 90% |
| Steering Response | 85.5% | 88% |
| Overall Wet | 83% | 86% |
| Aquaplanning | 89% | 85% |
| Wet Traction | 83% | 87% |
| Overall Snow | No data | 50% |
| Light Snow | No data | 58% |
| Heavy Snow | No data | 45% |
| Ice | No data | 45% |
| Overall Comfort | 87% | 78% |
| Ride Comfort | 88% | 79% |
| Overall Noise | 86% | 76% |
| Wear | 86.5% | 78% |
| Buy again | 100% | No data |
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