Tests – · none yet Owners 54 · 51 reviews
Nitto Neo Gen 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 51 + 6,409 owner reviews. How we score
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 78–59
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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.
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62
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1880Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 58 88 Neo Gen: 60% × 63.9 (est.) + 40% × 58 = 62
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 87.7 = 80
No road tests of dry for Neo Gen. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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62
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2082Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 59 92 Neo Gen: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 62
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 91.7 = 82
No road tests of wet for Neo Gen. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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47
Snow
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +3077Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 57 (est.) 80 Reviews found online 33 72 Neo Gen: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 33.2 = 47
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 80.4 + 40% × 72 = 77
No road tests of snow for Neo Gen. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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59
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2180Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 54 84 Neo Gen: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 54.3 = 59
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 40% × 74.9 + 60% × 83.6 = 80
No road tests of comfort for Neo Gen. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Noise
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1375Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 56 80 Neo Gen: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 56 = 62
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 79.7 = 75
No road tests of noise for Neo Gen. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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60
Treadwear
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +969Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 55 71 Neo Gen: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 55.3 = 60
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Neo Gen. 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).
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59
Handling (owners)
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +2483Why this score
Source Neo Gen ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online 59 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto Neo Gen | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 78 |
| Dry | 62 | 80 |
| Wet | 62 | 82 |
| Snow | 47 | 77 |
| Comfort | 59 | 80 |
| Noise | 62 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 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.
Neo Gen
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Neo Gen
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong dry grip and cornering stability for spirited driving
- Great value and affordable price point
Cons
- Increased road noise at highway speeds
- Firm or unrefined ride comfort
- Soft sidewalls reported by some users affecting initial turn-in response
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
Nitto Neo Gen
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've had PS4's on my last three cars. Great tires , but they do wear. I've also had two sets of PS4 All Seasons and been less than impressed, overall. After the advice of a significant number of people in various forums, I purchased a set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus, ultra high performance all seasons. These have exceeded all my expectations, and in the wet or dry, are so close to the standard PS4's that I was shocked. I even know of people occasionally tracking with them! Never in my life, prior to this, could I have imagined an "all season tire" ultra, or otherwise possibly being worthwhile, but I am blown away by the performance of these!”
“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**”
“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.”
Based on 139 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto Neo Gen | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 28 | 120 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9.7/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 A A | 560 - 740 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Which one should you actually buy?
Nitto Neo Gen
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better snow, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 77 vs 47 on snow.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 83 vs 59 on handling.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 59 on comfort.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 82 vs 62 on wet.
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Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Which is better in the wet, Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 82 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 77 vs 47 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 75 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Neo Gen or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
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