Tests – · none yet Owners 61 · 13 reviews
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 3 road tests and 13 + 6,420 owner reviews. How we score
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 78–65
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Tests 76 · 3 tests Owners 81 · 6,420 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (ice braking)
“I ran the dws on my 700whp corvette ZR1 for 5 years . Never a problem and wear really good . I’ve tracked them in the qtr mile and roll racing . They hooked pretty good ls at the track . Had a 1.60 sixty foot on them”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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66
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1480Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 76 Reviews found online 65 88 Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 66
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 87.6 = 80
No road tests of dry for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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69
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1281Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 69 92 Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 69
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 91.5 = 81
No road tests of wet for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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69
Snow
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +877Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 80 Reviews found online 69 72 Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 68.8 = 69
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 71.5 = 77
No road tests of snow for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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64
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1579Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 62 83 Alenza AS Ultra: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.1 = 64
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 82.6 = 79
No road tests of comfort for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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62
Noise
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1274Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 56 79 Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 55.8 = 62
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 79.1 = 74
No road tests of noise for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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54
Treadwear
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1569Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 46 71 Alenza AS Ultra: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 46.4 = 54
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.9 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Alenza AS Ultra. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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62
Handling (owners)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2183Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 62 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 78 |
| Dry | 66 | 80 |
| Wet | 69 | 81 |
| Snow | 69 | 77 |
| Comfort | 64 | 79 |
| Noise | 62 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Alenza AS Ultra
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Alenza AS Ultra
Pros
- Strong traction on both wet and dry road surfaces
- Improved ride comfort and handling compared to some factory-installed alternatives
- Capable performance in varied weather conditions for some users
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and short service life
- Noticeable road noise compared to other premium tires
- Inconsistent performance in severe winter conditions, particularly on ice and deep snow
Tire B ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Pros
- Exceptional wet traction and resistance to hydroplaning
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality that transforms vehicle dynamics
- Strong dry grip and responsive, predictable cornering capabilities
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear and shorter-than-expected lifespan for some drivers
- Increased road noise and drone developing as the tires wear down
- Softer sidewalls can result in slightly delayed initial steering response or a 'squishy' feel
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
The community generally views the DWS 06 Plus as one of the best ultra-high-performance all-season tires. Owners praise its wet and dry grip, ride comfort, quietness, and light-snow manners, and many compare it favorably to the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, often at a lower price. Criticisms include inconsistent tread life (some report about 25k miles while others get 50k), balancing difficulty, soft sidewall or squirmy feel, noise as the tires age, and the fact that they are not a substitute for dedicated winter tires.
“I've had PS4's on my last three cars. Great tires , but they do wear. I've also had two sets of PS4 All Seasons and been less than impressed, overall. After the advice of a significant number of people in various forums, I purchased a set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus, ultra high performance all seasons. These have exceeded all my expectations, and in the wet or dry, are so close to the standard PS4's that I was shocked. I even know of people occasionally tracking with them! Never in my life, prior to this, could I have imagined an "all season tire" ultra, or otherwise possibly being worthwhile, but I am blown away by the performance of these!”
“New Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on 2023 MYP (pics + first impressions) After a summer of traveling to visit family and kids on AAU travel teams it was time for some new rubber. Looked down at my rears a few days ago and saw the threads on the inside of the right tire. I used the Tesla community here on Reddit and locked in on the DWS. PepBoys was able to get them in less than 24 hours and even offered a 10% discount. I definitely noticed a smoother ride so far and I would argue a bit more traction. I’ve only had them on for a day so I’ll have to see how much range loss I’ll experience and if they perform better or worse when pushed. I think for $1,500 dollars installed I didn’t do too bad. Plus I believe I have a quality replacement from the OEM that my MYP came with. Anyone else running the DWS06 Plus on their MYP? How’s your long-term wear or efficiency? Read more”
“I’m running the Conti ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (say that 3 times fast!) all seasons in MA. Last year was my first winter with them, passed with flying colors and much better than the Pirelli Scorpions on my F15 with the N55 and a light tune. If you’re running summer tires you’ll either want to swap for these for year round or go with a dedicated summer / winter setup. I don’t like going that route as you know we can have mild winter weeks or months in New England and I don’t want to be forced to drive on winter tires for half of the year waiting for winter to come.”
Based on 139 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 46 | 120 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 800 A A | 560 - 740 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 15 | 15 |
Which one should you actually buy?
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better handling, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 83 vs 62 on handling.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 79 vs 64 on comfort.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 69 vs 54 on treadwear.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 66 on dry.
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Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Which is better in the wet, Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 81 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 77 vs 69 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 74 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 79 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Alenza AS Ultra or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 69 vs 54 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology