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Falken ZIEX CT50 vs Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 76–61
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“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**”
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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62
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1779Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 60 85 -
61
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1980Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 58 87 -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online – 71 -
60
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1777Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 52 81 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online – 78 -
60
Treadwear
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +767Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 55 69 -
59
Handling
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2180Why this score
Source ZIEX CT50 ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 59 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken ZIEX CT50 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
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| Relative Score | 61 | 76 |
| Dry | 62 | 79 |
| Wet | 61 | 80 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 60 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 67 |
| Handling | 59 | 80 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
ZIEX CT50
76
/ 100
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ZIEX CT50
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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
Tire A
Falken ZIEX CT50
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
The community highly regards the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS as an exceptional ultra-high performance all-season tire, frequently praising its superior wet and light snow traction, comfortable ride, and low road noise. While commonly preferred over competitors like Michelin for its value and everyday compliance, some users note trade-offs such as slightly softer sidewalls, minor steering feel loss, initial tread squirm, and occasional balancing or treadwear concerns. Overall, owners enthusiastically recommend it for daily driving, spirited commuting, and versatile year-round capability across a wide range of vehicles.
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.”
mbworld.org
“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.”
r/Golf_R
·102 upvotes ·2026-09-21
“Apex VS-5RS 17x9 on Mk. 8.5 Just had my Apex 17” wheels shoed with Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus XL tires in 245/45/17 size. I’ve only driven it a few miles but the ride quality is definitely superior to the OEM wheel/tire combo on bad road surfaces. Wheel color is Anthracite. For anyone in the Westchester / Yonkers / Bronx area I highly recommend The Wheel Doctor for fitments.”
Top themes
#Wet traction performance#Ride comfort improvement#Light snow capability#Michelin tire comparison#Soft sidewall feel#Road noise levels#Wheel balancing consistency
Based on 138 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken ZIEX CT50 | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | 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?
61
/ 100
Falken ZIEX CT50
76
/ 100
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 59 on handling.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 61 on wet.
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You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 79 vs 62 on dry.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 77 vs 60 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken ZIEX CT50
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
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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.