The Continental ExtremeContact Force is a 200-treadwear extreme performance tire purpose-built for endurance racing, not autocross or time trials. Developed through a partnership between Continental and Hoosier, the Force combines Hoosier's legendary R7 race compound with Continental's proven radial carcass construction, creating what many consider the ultimate endurance racing tire for amateur and professional racing series. Unlike most 200TW tires optimized for single hot laps, the Force prioritizes consistent grip over multi-hour stints, heat cycling durability, and resistance to chunking under the sustained high loads of wheel-to-wheel racing. The tire's Hoosier R7-derived compound delivers exceptional dry grip—often matching or exceeding dedicated R-compound track tires in peak performance—while the Continental carcass provides predictable handling characteristics and structural integrity during long races. Heat management is this tire's superpower: where other 200TW options (like Nankang AR-1 or Yokohama A052) tend to overheat and grease over during extended sessions, the Force maintains consistent grip even after 20-30 minute stints of hard racing. This makes it the dominant choice in ChampCar, Lucky Dog, WRL (World Racing League), and other endurance racing series where tire longevity and predictability matter more than qualifying pace. The tread pattern features a directional design with large tread blocks for maximum contact patch and sipes for wet-weather capability—though realistically this is a dry-conditions tire that merely survives in light rain rather than excels. Sizing is limited compared to mainstream performance tires, focusing on popular racing sizes for Spec Miata, E30/E36 BMW, and other common endurance platforms. The compound requires proper heat cycling for optimal performance: first heat cycle should be gentle (70% pace for 20-30 minutes), with performance actually improving over the first 3-4 heat cycles as the compound cures. Operating pressures typically run 32-36 PSI hot depending on vehicle weight and camber settings. Wear characteristics are excellent for a 200TW tire—expect 20-30 track hours before corded, far exceeding most competitors. However, the Force is terrible for autocross (chunking, inconsistent temps) and mediocre for street driving (noise, stiff sidewalls, limited wet grip). For endurance racers this tire is unmatched; for HPDE drivers doing 20-minute sessions, you're overpaying for capabilities you don't need.
Tire Performance Ranking - 141-200 UTQG
Rankings based on model-aggregate weighted averaging approach across different car platforms
Overall Rank: #8
Car Models Tested: 12
Data Quality:
★★★★★ (Very High)
This tire has been tested on 12 different car models. Rankings reflect weighted average performance across all platforms.
Cars
Model
Horsepower
Weight kg
P/W
Mod
Laps
Pace %
Pace
Horsepower:
231
Weight kg:
1,430
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-1.36%
Horsepower:
172
Weight kg:
1,155
P/W:
0.15
Mod:
Heavy
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-2.42%
Horsepower:
450
Weight kg:
1,520
P/W:
0.3
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-2.55%
Horsepower:
231
Weight kg:
1,430
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Race
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-2.67%
Horsepower:
387
Weight kg:
1,520
P/W:
0.25
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-2.85%
Horsepower:
333
Weight kg:
1,422
P/W:
0.23
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,520
P/W:
-
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
333
Weight kg:
1,422
P/W:
0.23
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
394
Weight kg:
1,656
P/W:
0.24
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
231
Weight kg:
1,430
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
962
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-1.73%
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
962
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Race
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-2.69%
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
953
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
962
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
962
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
495
Weight kg:
1,654
P/W:
0.3
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+2.76%
Horsepower:
495
Weight kg:
1,654
P/W:
0.3
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+0.17%
Horsepower:
512
Weight kg:
1,420
P/W:
0.36
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-0.13%
Horsepower:
442
Weight kg:
1,586
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-1.93%
Horsepower:
448
Weight kg:
1,459
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
453
Weight kg:
1,730
P/W:
0.26
Mod:
Light
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-0.42%
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,730
P/W:
-
Mod:
Light
Laps:
5
Pace %:
-1.44%
Horsepower:
503
Weight kg:
1,782
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
453
Weight kg:
1,730
P/W:
0.26
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
5
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
200
Weight kg:
1,288
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+3.55%
Horsepower:
241
Weight kg:
1,298
P/W:
0.19
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
+0.85%
Horsepower:
241
Weight kg:
1,298
P/W:
0.19
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-0.49%
Horsepower:
241
Weight kg:
1,274
P/W:
0.19
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
414
Weight kg:
1,473
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+1.22%
Horsepower:
414
Weight kg:
1,473
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Light
Laps:
6
Pace %:
-0.69%
Horsepower:
414
Weight kg:
1,473
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Light
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
385
Weight kg:
1,383
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
135
Weight kg:
1,065
P/W:
0.13
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+3.02%
Horsepower:
125
Weight kg:
1,065
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
4
Pace %:
+1.23%
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
962
P/W:
0.12
Mod:
Heavy
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-2.91%
Horsepower:
115
Weight kg:
1,043
P/W:
0.11
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
140
Weight kg:
1,065
P/W:
0.13
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-3.07%
Horsepower:
228
Weight kg:
1,293
P/W:
0.18
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
228
Weight kg:
1,286
P/W:
0.18
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
659
Weight kg:
1,598
P/W:
0.41
Mod:
Stock
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-0.08%
Horsepower:
466
Weight kg:
1,571
P/W:
0.3
Mod:
Light
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-2.21%
Horsepower:
659
Weight kg:
1,598
P/W:
0.41
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
435
Weight kg:
1,520
P/W:
0.29
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+1.24%
Horsepower:
415
Weight kg:
1,495
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-0.64%
Horsepower:
470
Weight kg:
1,725
P/W:
0.27
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
526
Weight kg:
1,706
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Light
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-1.94%
Horsepower:
306
Weight kg:
1,270
P/W:
0.24
Mod:
Light
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
526
Weight kg:
1,706
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
380
Weight kg:
1,429
P/W:
0.27
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
+0.37%
Horsepower:
228
Weight kg:
1,286
P/W:
0.18
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,732
P/W:
-
Mod:
Light
Laps:
8
Pace %:
-1.08%
Horsepower:
659
Weight kg:
1,732
P/W:
0.38
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-2.83%
Horsepower:
659
Weight kg:
1,732
P/W:
0.38
Mod:
Stock
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
382
Weight kg:
1,805
P/W:
0.21
Mod:
Light
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
340
Weight kg:
1,446
P/W:
0.24
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
326
Weight kg:
1,295
P/W:
0.25
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
296
Weight kg:
1,389
P/W:
0.21
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
200
Weight kg:
1,263
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
+2.64%
Horsepower:
200
Weight kg:
1,263
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
450
Weight kg:
1,451
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Light
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-0.02%
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,473
P/W:
-
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-0.39%
Horsepower:
414
Weight kg:
1,473
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-2.04%
Horsepower:
450
Weight kg:
1,633
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
5
Pace %:
+2.13%
Horsepower:
411
Weight kg:
1,472
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
+2.47%
Horsepower:
402
Weight kg:
1,472
P/W:
0.27
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-0.35%
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,654
P/W:
-
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-0.84%
Horsepower:
659
Weight kg:
1,732
P/W:
0.38
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-0.89%
Horsepower:
300
Weight kg:
1,724
P/W:
0.17
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
495
Weight kg:
1,654
P/W:
0.3
Mod:
Light
Laps:
5
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
340
Weight kg:
1,446
P/W:
0.24
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-2.12%
Horsepower:
238
Weight kg:
1,452
P/W:
0.16
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
450
Weight kg:
1,535
P/W:
0.29
Mod:
Race
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,655
P/W:
-
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
450
Weight kg:
1,470
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Light
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-0.93%
Horsepower:
470
Weight kg:
1,725
P/W:
0.27
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
3
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
170
Weight kg:
1,200
P/W:
0.14
Mod:
Race
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
325
Weight kg:
1,320
P/W:
0.25
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-2.15%
Horsepower:
400
Weight kg:
1,375
P/W:
0.29
Mod:
Light
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
415
Weight kg:
1,474
P/W:
0.28
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
243
Weight kg:
1,460
P/W:
0.17
Mod:
Race
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
387
Weight kg:
1,520
P/W:
0.25
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-0.71%
Horsepower:
455
Weight kg:
1,711
P/W:
0.27
Mod:
Light
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
-
Weight kg:
1,711
P/W:
-
Mod:
Stock
Laps:
1
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
210
Weight kg:
1,530
P/W:
0.14
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
9
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
526
Weight kg:
1,706
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-0.19%
Horsepower:
435
Weight kg:
1,681
P/W:
0.26
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
4
Pace %:
+0.61%
Horsepower:
436
Weight kg:
1,420
P/W:
0.31
Mod:
Heavy
Laps:
4
Pace %:
-
Horsepower:
435
Weight kg:
1,520
P/W:
0.29
Mod:
Medium
Laps:
2
Pace %:
-0.74%
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