Tests – · none yet Owners 51 · 13 reviews
Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT 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, 79–58
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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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60
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2080Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 76 Reviews found online 55 88 Turanza T005 RFT: 60% × 62.8 (est.) + 40% × 55.4 = 60
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 87.5 = 80
No road tests of dry for Turanza T005 RFT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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63
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1881Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 61 91 Turanza T005 RFT: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 60.5 = 63
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 91.2 = 81
No road tests of wet for Turanza T005 RFT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison77Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 80 Reviews found online – 71 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 71.4 = 77
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52
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2779Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 45 83 Turanza T005 RFT: 40% × 63.9 (est.) + 60% × 44.7 = 52
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 82.5 = 79
No road tests of comfort for Turanza T005 RFT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison75Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 71 Reviews found online – 79 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 79.4 = 75
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50
Treadwear
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1969Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 57 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 39 71 Turanza T005 RFT: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 39.4 = 50
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.9 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza T005 RFT. 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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55
Handling (owners)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2883Why this score
Source Turanza T005 RFT ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 55 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 79 |
| Dry | 60 | 80 |
| Wet | 63 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 52 | 79 |
| Noise | – | 75 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Turanza T005 RFT
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza T005 RFT
Pros
- Commendable initial ride comfort for a run-flat tire
- Responsive and direct steering feedback
- Strong dry and wet braking performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
- Susceptibility to structural damage and bulges from road impacts
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 Turanza T005 RFT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
The community widely praises the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a top-tier ultra-high-performance all-season tire, often comparing it favorably to Michelin competitors. Users frequently highlight its exceptional wet traction, comfortable and quiet ride quality, and surprising winter capabilities for an all-season tire. While a few note softer sidewalls or minor balancing quirks, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive regarding daily driving performance and value.
“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.”
“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 have these same tires on my SL 550 and my wife's GLC 43 AMG. The tires are wearing great so far. Smooth ride on both vehicles. I have around 16,000 miles on the set on my SL 550 and around 18,000 miles on my wife's SUV. Plenty of tread life left on both sets. 19" wheels on the SL and 20" wheels on the GLC. Both sets are staggered, so no rotating of either set. Will definitely buy these again when needed.”
Based on 139 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 120 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 560 - 740 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 83 vs 55 on handling.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 79 vs 52 on comfort.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 60 on dry.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 69 vs 50 on treadwear.
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Turanza T005 RFT or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Which is better in the wet, Turanza T005 RFT or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 81 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza T005 RFT or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 60 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Turanza T005 RFT or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 79 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Turanza T005 RFT or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 69 vs 50 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