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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro — 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 3 + 14 road tests and 6,409 + 588 owner reviews. How we score

ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 78–72

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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
± 5

Tests 76 · 3 tests Owners 82 · 6,409 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”

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Quatrac Pro

All Season

± 6

Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 74 · 588 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 80

    Dry

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +6
    74
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests7573
    Reviews found online8875

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 87.7 = 80

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 74.7 = 74

  2. 82

    Wet

    Quatrac Pro +2
    84
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests7585
    Reviews found online9282

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 91.7 = 82

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 84

  3. 77

    Snow

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +22
    55
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 11 tests8048
    Reviews found online7265

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 80.4 + 40% × 72 = 77

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 48.4 + 40% × 65 = 55

  4. 80

    Comfort

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +4
    76
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests7573
    Reviews found online8478

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 40% × 74.9 + 60% × 83.6 = 80

    Quatrac Pro: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 78.2 = 76

  5. 75

    Noise

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +3
    72
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests7176
    Reviews found online80≈ 67 (est.)

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 79.7 = 75

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72

    No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac Pro. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 69

    Treadwear

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +9
    60
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 68 (est.)55
    Reviews found online7169

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 69

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 68.8 = 60

    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 0.35).

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +10
    73
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Reviews found online8373
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    50
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 10 tests–50
Scores at a glance
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSVredestein Quatrac Pro
Relative Score 78 72
Dry 80 74
Wet 82 84
Snow 77 55
Comfort 80 76
Noise 75 72
Treadwear 69 60
Handling (owners) 83 73
Efficiency – 50

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.

Recomputed
Headline score
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ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

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Quatrac Pro

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUSQuatrac ProΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 90% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 98% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 88% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 91% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 95% #8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 97% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 100% #1/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 91% #7/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 92% #3/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 96% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/9 · 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test 99% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 99% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 80% #2/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #4/5 · 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test 98% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #3/5 2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test #9/11 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS review

Tire B Quatrac Pro

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather performance with high resistance to aquaplaning
  • Remarkably low road noise and high ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires
  • Strong and predictable grip in cold, rainy, and mild winter conditions

Cons

  • Reduced fuel economy or slight negative impact on range reported by some users
  • Mixed feedback on durability, with a few drivers experiencing faster-than-expected tread wear or manufacturing defects
  • Subpar performance in heavy snow or packed ice compared to dedicated winter tires
All owner themes in the Quatrac Pro review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Positive

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.

r/GRCorolla ·120 upvotes ·2026-05-08

“235s Factory Michelin Pilot Sport PS4s —> 245s Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus Just a quick first impression after changing from stock Summer tires 235/40/18 dimensions to 245/40/18 all season tires. I chose to take a chance and up the tire size/change the compound hoping to not sacrifice too much driving feel. As many are already aware, this 245 tire size is standard for the Morizo Edition*. Overall, I do not regret changing the tire size. Drive 9/10. Looks 10/10. A very small amount of steering feel was lost, but not enough to take away from the experience. If the car was a “track” setup I would stick with stickier performance tires or stock Michelins… but for a daily driver, the Continental Extreme Contact DWS-06 Plus tires in the 245/35/18 dimensions suits the GR Corolla MUCH better in my opinion. The drive is smoother just cruising (does not feel as bouncy over bumps) and tire noise is virtually non existent. The slightly larger sidewall also gives a little more peace of mind on crappy NY roads, pot holes etc. (I have had to plug the stock Michelins 4 times in the last 15 months). Will add more impressions later on if I can give more feedback. **Have not confirmed if speedo accuracy improved or got worse**”

r/etron ·6 upvotes ·2026-09-14

“Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus on standard wheel Q4 Prestige Has anybody done something as dumb as I have here? Can you guys share which tires you guys have on your Q4’s? I’ve had the Bridestone Alenza EV tires since I got the car 10 months ago, and I hated the sidewall look, lackluster handling, and their terrible grip in the snow. So I decided to bite the bullet, and get the set of tires I’ve been dying to have on this car since day one. I gotta say, I got the ugliest wheels offered on the q4, but man do the extreme contacts make this car look just a bit more sporty, the tread is aggressive and I don’t hear any increase in tire noise in the cabin which is always fantastic. I drive this car pretty hard and the Bridestone Alenza’s couldn’t hold up to my driving habits. The only downside I’ve encountered was feeling a bit more resistance from the car while cruising since EV tires have low rolling resistance in mind, and I know I will get less range from the tires. But cmon it’s hard not to absolutely love these tires on such a boring looking mom car.”

corvetteforum.com

“I just put them on my 17 Z06. $1190.00 for the set. Huge difference on cold days with regards to traction. I had these on my Chevy SS Sedan for years and loved them. Only complaint is that if the car sits for a couple of weeks you will notice a slight vibration due to low spot until they even out, at least that's what I encountered on the original DSW's. I also noticed since these are not run flats that the bumps are not as harsh, which hopefully will reduce potential rim cracks. That's the hope but with our MI roads it's a never ending battle! Good luck in your decision!”

Top themes
#Wet Weather Traction#Ride Comfort and Noise#Winter and Snow Performance#Handling and Grip#Tread Life and Longevity#Michelin Comparison#Value and Pricing

Based on 139 community posts

Tire B

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available12097
Rim diameters16″ – 22″17″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 - 740 A - AA A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common6666

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better snow, handling and treadwear. Where the Vredestein Quatrac Pro is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 77 vs 55 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 83 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 69 vs 60 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 74 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro

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ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Which is better in the wet, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Neither, by our numbers: 82 vs 84 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 77 vs 55 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 75 vs 72 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 76 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS or Quatrac Pro?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 69 vs 60 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