Tests – · none yet Owners 52 · 75 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ExtremeContact DWS 06 is ahead, 71–57
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 72 · 104 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
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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57
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +1774Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Reviews found online 51 78 -
61
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +1677Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Reviews found online 58 80 -
50
Snow
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +1767Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Reviews found online 36 65 -
61
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +869Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Reviews found online 54 68 -
61
Noise
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +869Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Reviews found online 54 72 -
58
Treadwear
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +866Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 52 61 -
55
Handling
ExtremeContact DWS 06 +1974Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 ExtremeContact DWS 06 Reviews found online 55 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 71 |
| Dry | 57 | 74 |
| Wet | 61 | 77 |
| Snow | 50 | 67 |
| Comfort | 61 | 69 |
| Noise | 61 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 66 |
| Handling | 55 | 74 |
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Headline score
57
/ 100
Ecopia EP150
71
/ 100
ExtremeContact DWS 06
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ecopia EP150 | ExtremeContact DWS 06 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/14 · 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 | 72% #6/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | −22.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecopia EP150
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low-speed smoothness
- Generally durable construction capable of handling potholes
- Satisfactory dry-road handling for casual, daily driving
Cons
- Frequently cited as dangerous or unpredictable in wet conditions
- Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some users reporting premature failure
Tire B ExtremeContact DWS 06
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in light snow and cold weather
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can reduce steering sharpness or cause rollover during heavy track/autocross use
- Tread wear can be faster than expected with aggressive driving or on lower-profile sizes
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or vibration as the tire ages
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 24 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | — |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 B B | 560 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
57
/ 100
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
71
/ 100
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better handling, dry and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 74 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 74 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 67 vs 50 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 77 vs 61 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.