Continental 0312555 ExtremeContact Sport 255/35ZR20 97Y XL Summer Tire

The Continental ExtremeContact Sport is a max performance summer tire engineered for drivers of sports cars, performance sedans, and high-performance luxury vehicles who demand exceptional handling in both dry and wet conditions. Developed by professional racecar drivers, this tire features SportPlus™ Technology, which provides responsive handling, better grip on wet roads, and extended tread life.

Key Features:

• Specialized summer-only compound molded into an asymmetric design for precise handling and wet traction
• Wide outer shoulder tread blocks deliver exceptional lateral grip and high-speed stability
• Continuous center rib ensures constant road contact for solid steering feel
• Tread wear indicators with D and W symbols that disappear when tire is no longer optimized for dry or wet performance
• Reinforced construction with two high-tensile steel belts and polyamide cap plies for high-speed capability
• Black sidewall styling

Specifications: This 255/35ZR20 tire has a 97Y load and speed rating (1,609 lbs max load, 186 mph speed rating) with XL (Extra Load) construction. The tire features an overall diameter of 27 inches, section width of 10.7 inches, tread depth of 10/32", and maximum inflation pressure of 50 PSI. It mounts on a 20-inch rim with a recommended rim width range of 8-10 inches.

Important: As a summer tire, the ExtremeContact Sport is not intended to be used in near-freezing or below-freezing temperatures, through snow, or on ice. Summer tires provide maximum performance in warm weather conditions but lose flexibility and traction in cold temperatures.