Tyre comparison
Continental ExtremeContact Force vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
The ExtremeContact Force scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the ExtremeContact Force for wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The ExtremeContact Force usually costs less.
Continental
ExtremeContact Force
Consistent over long sessions; lasts well for a 200TW.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Mid-range
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Track-biased road tyre; OE on GT3-class cars.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | ExtremeContact Force | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 77 (higher) | 75 |
| Road + track days | 72 (higher) | 61 |
| Spirited roads | 72 (higher) | 63 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other extreme 200TW tyres.
ExtremeContact Force
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
- Tested by
- Tire Rack
Tire Rack/GRM 200TW coverage; no lap numbers read.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport Cup 2
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Cup 2 R tests only (dry-braking best); wet weak; maker positioning.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the ExtremeContact Force or the Pilot Sport Cup 2?
The ExtremeContact Force scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the ExtremeContact Force for wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The ExtremeContact Force usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.