Winter tire High Performance Updated September 2026

Continental ExtremeWinterContact review

Name: Continental ExtremeWinterContact
Brand: Continental

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 68 · 8 reviews analysed

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Continental ExtremeWinterContact has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among winter tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 68 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

68/100

From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 100%

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Wet

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Snow & ice

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Comfort

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Noise

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Treadwear

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.

The Continental ExtremeWinterContact is widely praised by users for its exceptional grip and reliability in severe winter weather, including heavy snow, ice, sleet, and freezing temperatures. Reviewers note that its performance in harsh conditions is complemented by unexpectedly refined dry-road manners and commendable tread longevity.

Pros

Outstanding traction and grip in deep snow, ice, and wet conditions
Performs exceptionally well in extreme cold temperatures
Surprisingly good dry-pavement handling comparable to high-quality all-season tires
Impressive tread life lasting across multiple winter seasons

Cons

XL (extra load) variants may exhibit increased road noise
Slightly poorer cornering and braking performance noted on heavier load applications for XL versions

Worth knowing

Users pairing the tire with 15-inch rims on vehicles like the Skoda Octavia reported excellent mountain and ski trip capability without needing chains.
Owners utilizing the XL version on vehicles like the PT Cruiser for hauling moderate loads noted trade-offs in cornering and noise.