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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 vs Falken EuroWinter HS449 — 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 1 + 0 road tests and 104 + 42 owner reviews. How we score

ExtremeContact DWS 06 leads, 73–71 Narrow edge

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Category by category

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

  1. 76

    Dry

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 +8
    68
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8068

    ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 72.9 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 76

    EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 68

    No road tests of dry for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

    No road tests of dry for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 79

    Wet

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 +1
    78
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 77 (est.)≈ 76 (est.)
    Reviews found online8381

    ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 77.3 (est.) + 40% × 82.5 = 79

    EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 76.2 (est.) + 40% × 80.6 = 78

    No road tests of wet for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 68

    Snow

    EuroWinter HS449 +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online6672

    ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 69 (est.) + 40% × 65.9 = 68

    EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 71.2 (est.) + 40% × 71.8 = 71

    No road tests of snow for ExtremeContact DWS 06. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

    No road tests of snow for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 68

    Comfort

    EuroWinter HS449 +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6771

    ExtremeContact DWS 06: 40% × 68.7 (est.) + 60% × 67 = 68

    EuroWinter HS449: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.2 = 71

    No road tests of comfort for ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 70

    Noise

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 +9
    61
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7452

    ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 70

    EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 61

    No road tests of noise for ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    EuroWinter HS449 +1
    66
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5865

    ExtremeContact DWS 06: 60% × 69.8 + 40% × 58.4 = 65

    EuroWinter HS449: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 65.3 = 66

    No road tests of treadwear for EuroWinter HS449. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 76

    Handling (owners)

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 +4
    72
    Why this score
    SourceExtremeContact DWS 06EuroWinter HS449
    Reviews found online7672
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06Falken EuroWinter HS449
Relative Score 73 71
Dry 76 68
Wet 79 78
Snow 68 71
Comfort 68 71
Noise 70 61
Treadwear 65 66
Handling (owners) 76 72

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ExtremeContact DWS 06

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EuroWinter HS449

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 06EuroWinter HS449ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #6/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires #9/17 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact DWS 06 review

Tire B EuroWinter HS449

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and ice
  • Strong value for money compared to premium brand winter tires
  • Reliable and safe performance on wet and rainy roads with good hydroplaning resistance

Cons

  • Faster tread wear or a softer rubber compound noted by some users
  • Slightly reduced fuel economy or rolling resistance penalty
  • Occasional reports of decreased grip or wheel spin on steep inclines and packed ice for certain 2WD setups
All owner themes in the EuroWinter HS449 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 B · Falken EuroWinter HS449
CategoryAll SeasonWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—6
Rim diameters—16″ – 19″
Tread depth10/32″11/32″
UTQG560 A - AA A—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side WallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi44 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06

Falken EuroWinter HS449

Narrow edge: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 — better noise and dry. Pick the Falken EuroWinter HS449 if snow and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 70 vs 61 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 scores 76 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 71 vs 68 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Falken EuroWinter HS449 scores 71 vs 68 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
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ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Which is better in the wet, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 78 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06, 76 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Falken EuroWinter HS449, 71 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06, 70 vs 61 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Falken EuroWinter HS449, 71 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, ExtremeContact DWS 06 or EuroWinter HS449?

Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 66 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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