Continental Sport Contact looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Continental Sport Contact 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 18 + 6,409 owner reviews. How we score

ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 79–63

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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”

Category by category

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

  1. 64

    Dry

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +16
    80
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 66 (est.)75
    Reviews found online6288

    Sport Contact: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 62.1 = 64

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

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

  2. 66

    Wet

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +16
    82
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 67 (est.)75
    Reviews found online6592

    Sport Contact: 60% × 67.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66

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

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

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    77
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–80
    Reviews found online–72

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

  4. 62

    Comfort

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +18
    80
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 67 (est.)75
    Reviews found online5884

    Sport Contact: 40% × 67.1 (est.) + 60% × 58 = 62

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

    No road tests of comfort for Sport Contact. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    75
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests–71
    Reviews found online–80

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

  6. 58

    Treadwear

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +11
    69
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 61 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online5371

    Sport Contact: 60% × 61.4 (est.) + 40% × 52.6 = 58

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

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

    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. 62

    Handling (owners)

    ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +21
    83
    Why this score
    SourceSport ContactExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
    Reviews found online6283
Scores at a glance
Continental Sport Contact vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental Sport ContactContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Relative Score 63 79
Dry 64 80
Wet 66 82
Snow – 77
Comfort 62 80
Noise – 75
Treadwear 58 69
Handling (owners) 62 83

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

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Headline score
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Sport Contact

± 5

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 Sport Contact

Pros

  • Excellent dry weather grip and cornering stability
  • Commendable tread life and durability for a performance-oriented tire
  • Predictable and progressive handling characteristics

Cons

  • Noticeable decline in wet weather performance as tread depth decreases
  • Inconsistent tread wear reports ranging from 6,000 to 40,000 miles
  • Increased road noise reported by some users
All owner themes in the Sport Contact review

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
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Continental Sport Contact

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

Tire B

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental Sport Contact B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger 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?

Continental Sport Contact

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. Continental Sport Contact rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 18 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 83 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 82 vs 66 on wet.

Tire A · Continental Sport Contact
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

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Sport Contact or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?

Which is better in the wet, Sport Contact or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 82 vs 66 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Sport Contact or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Sport Contact or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Sport Contact or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 69 vs 58 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