Tests – · none yet Owners 67 · 54 reviews
Toyo Extensa HP II 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 54 + 6,420 owner reviews. How we score
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS is ahead, 78–67
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Tests 76 · 3 tests Owners 81 · 6,420 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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69
Dry
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1180Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 76 Reviews found online 70 88 Extensa HP II: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 69.5 = 69
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 87.5 = 80
No road tests of dry for Extensa HP II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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68
Wet
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1381Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 66 91 Extensa HP II: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.4 = 68
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 91.2 = 81
No road tests of wet for Extensa HP II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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60
Snow
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1777Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 80 Reviews found online 52 71 Extensa HP II: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 60
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 71.4 = 77
No road tests of snow for Extensa HP II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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66
Comfort
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +1379Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 64 83 Extensa HP II: 40% × 67.8 (est.) + 60% × 64.4 = 66
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 82.5 = 79
No road tests of comfort for Extensa HP II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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67
Noise
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS +875Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 68 79 Extensa HP II: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 68.2 = 67
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 71.3 + 40% × 79.4 = 75
No road tests of noise for Extensa HP II. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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71
Treadwear
Extensa HP II +269Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 74 71 Extensa HP II: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 73.9 = 71
ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 70.9 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for Extensa HP II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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 0.36).
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Handling (owners)
No comparison83Why this score
Source Extensa HP II ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS Reviews found online – 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo Extensa HP II | Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 78 |
| Dry | 69 | 80 |
| Wet | 68 | 81 |
| Snow | 60 | 77 |
| Comfort | 66 | 79 |
| Noise | 67 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | – | 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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Extensa HP II
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 Extensa HP II
Pros
- Exceptional value and affordable price point
- Strong dry and wet traction/grip
- Low road noise and quiet ride comfort
Cons
- Limited performance in snow and freezing winter conditions
- Some concerns regarding high-speed stability and traction past normal limits
- Potential for a loose feel during aggressive lane changes in inclement weather
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
Toyo Extensa HP II
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’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.”
“New Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus on 2023 MYP (pics + first impressions) After a summer of traveling to visit family and kids on AAU travel teams it was time for some new rubber. Looked down at my rears a few days ago and saw the threads on the inside of the right tire. I used the Tesla community here on Reddit and locked in on the DWS. PepBoys was able to get them in less than 24 hours and even offered a 10% discount. I definitely noticed a smoother ride so far and I would argue a bit more traction. I’ve only had them on for a day so I’ll have to see how much range loss I’ll experience and if they perform better or worse when pushed. I think for $1,500 dollars installed I didn’t do too bad. Plus I believe I have a quality replacement from the OEM that my MYP came with. Anyone else running the DWS06 Plus on their MYP? How’s your long-term wear or efficiency? Read more”
“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.”
Based on 139 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo Extensa HP II | B · Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | High Performance All-Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 120 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A | 560 - 740 A - AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 51 | 51 |
Which one should you actually buy?
Toyo Extensa HP II
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS — better snow, wet and comfort. Where the Toyo Extensa HP II is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 77 vs 60 on snow.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 81 vs 68 on wet.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 79 vs 66 on comfort.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS scores 80 vs 69 on dry.
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Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Which is better in the wet, Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 81 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 80 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 77 vs 60 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 75 vs 67 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS, 79 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Extensa HP II or ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 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